Market tours · CITY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city market walks worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, markets, and Wat Arun with a small group guide for $42.
“Somehow managed to be the only member on my tour Very informative guide and excellent English”
Review of Dubai’s five-hour city tour, with the Blue Mosque, souks, Creek, heritage house, hotel pickup, and practical value tips.
“The pickup from the hotel was really convenient, and our guide was really informative and enthusiastic to show us all the places. It was a really good tour for exploring Dubai in our short layover.”
Review of Phuket’s $31 full-day city tour, with temples, viewpoints, Old Town, cashew tasting, hotel pickup, and a night market stop.
“Bam Bam was an enthusiastic, up beat, proud local Phuket woman, who clearly enjoyed showing us her city. We went to a variety of different lookouts and saw monkeys eating fruit. At Wat Chalong, she gave the group the option exploring the site independently or giving an offering/prayer. We took the latter and she shared her understanding and taught us how do Buddhist prayers. She was intuitive - she allowed the group to follow her but also allowed time for go off individually or in small groups. Unfortunately due to the landslide we could not visit the Big Buddha, although it was visible in the distance from the lookouts and…”
See Dubai in four hours, from Burj Al Arab and Al Fahidi to an abra ride, Spice Souk, Gold Souk, and Burj Khalifa.
“A well organised tour. Enjoyed the gold and spice markets. The sight seeing was great and it was an enjoyable half day trip. Would recommend it to others.”
Review of Cairo’s female-guided 8-hour tour of the pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar for $73.
“We absolutely loved Bossi and our driver! The tour was a perfect way to explore Cairo and its beautiful culture and history. Bossi was fun, professional, and knowledgeable about all that Cairo had to offer. We felt that we had adequate time at each location and felt like we got a dose of everything- the pyramids, local Egyptian food, museum, and bazaar! Our driver picked us up in the morning and did a wonderful job getting through the traffic. We felt comfortable to ask any questions and truly felt like we learned a lot from our time on the tour. Highly recommend!”
Review of Dubai’s Old and New Dubai tour, with Palm Jumeirah, souks, Blue Mosque, creek abra ride, palace stops, and practical tips.
“It was fun! Our guide was very knowledgeable, kind, and funny. This tour was several hours, which was good because we saw and visited many things and places. There is a bit of walking though so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.”
Review of Xi’an’s small-group day tour to the Terracotta Army, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Bazaar.
“The tour was well organized; they picked me up from my hotel, and took us around by bus. Tracy was a great guide -- she told us stories about all the places we visited, answered all our questions, and kept track of our group at all times.”
Review of Doha’s four-hour private city tour, covering The Pearl, Katara, Souq Waqif, the Corniche, and National Museum.
“Yasir was very knowledgeable. We had a good tour. Ensure you communicate with your guide on your needs prior to the tour.”
Review of a 2-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang Market, boat rides, Can Tho, meals, hotel, and practical tips.
“We have just been on this trip with Bac, our guide, and Mr Hiep, who was driving our group on this trip. I would highly recommend it as it was very interesting to see Mekong Delta through the numerous experiences organised on this trip. It was two days but we felt that we spent a few days away as the programme is varied and kept us busy but was really well balanced. Getting up early on the second day was really worth it as the trip to the floating market was such a treat! Bac looked after us really well and always made sure we had what we needed. He…”
Review of Philadelphia’s 2.5-hour food tour, with cheesesteaks, pretzels, donuts, Reading Terminal Market, local guides, and practical tips.
“The train terminal place is really cool and all different kinds of culture food was a great experience. History aspect was awesome and our guide Berry very knowledgeable.”
Cook a fresh Mexican meal, shop a Mexico City market, and learn local techniques in a small hands-on class with an English-speaking chef.
“Wonderful overall. Jose was a great host and chef-definitely one of the better activities we did in Mexico City. Dinner was delicious and authentic… fun!!!”
Review Agadir’s $17 half-day tour, with Kasbah views, Souk El Had, mosque, argan oil stop, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“the whole experience was really good and informative from start to finish”
Explore Doha’s Souq Waqif, Katara, Pearl-Qatar, Corniche, and National Museum with hotel pickup for $24.
“Very good organisation, I was expecting to be im a tour with more people, but it was just me and my mother. The guide, Hassan, told us many interesting things about the culture and the history of Qatar. It really felt like a personalised experience. I highly recommend this activity if you want to know Qatar better.”
Explore Hurghada beyond the beach with a local guide, visiting the marina, mosque, Coptic church, shipyard, fish market, and bazaar.
“Hicham and Mohammed are amazing tour guide, they explained every details of the city and made sure we were all safe. Thank you guys!”
See Dubai’s modern icons and Old Dubai in four hours, with an abra ride, souks, Blue Mosque, hotel pickup, and a licensed guide.
“Very full day which was nearer 6 than 4 hours. Excellent organisation from the tour company. Our guide Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and worked very hard during the tour. We saw lots of places that it would have taken ages to see had we been trying ourRead more”
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
