Market tours · COFFEE & TEA
Where the leaf and the bean are actually traded, weighed and argued over. These 15 are priced by how many tastings arrive and clear about the travel time to the trading floor.
Escape Jakarta for a volcano, rice fields, tropical fruit, tea, Sundanese lunch, and a sulfur hot spring in one very full day.
“The guide, Vincent, was always polite and super knowledgeable. He could always answer questions that we had. Driver Andy drove safely and efficiently.”
Taste Vietnamese coffee, shop a Da Nang market, and cook four local dishes in a friendly three-and-a-half-hour home class.
“Excellent experience 😊. At the local coffee shop, we meet Rosie and introduced ourselves, and Rosie gave us great insight into coffee production in Viet Nam and we got to practice some Vietnamese phrases. At the market Rosie shared Read more”
Make matcha, enjoy sweets, and hear live koto music at this intimate Kyoto tea ceremony near Nishiki Market.
“This was such a beautiful experience! The host was so kind and explained the ceremony really well. I now have a better understanding on why this is so significant in Japanese culture.”
Taste Vienna from coffeehouse to market, with strudel, schnitzel, sausage, local wine, and stories across the city.
“It was fun trying all the different Viennese eateries. Maria did a wonderful job in showing us around the city.”
Review of London’s Borough Market doughnut tour, with four stops, tea, Tower Bridge views, guide tips, value, logistics, and honest drawbacks.
“This tour has a lot of potential, but it’s just not there yet. Our tour was scheduled to be 9-11. We ended up be the only 3 on the tour, so it was an accidental private tour as he told us. He also told us we were the Guinea pigs for the 9am start, which I’d say was a major flop. We were excited to try different doughnuts from multiple places, but boy did we leave highly disappointed. First stop, meeting point (and supposed to be first doughnut) was closed. No fault of the tour operator, but how contingencies are handled is the responsibility of the tour operator. We told…”
Learn Hanoi coffee culture, make 2 to 4 signature brews, and enjoy a 90-minute English workshop in a quiet villa for $15.
“Very nice guide, it was a lot of fun. A great experience. This course allowed us to try authentic coffee away from the overly sweet tourist spots.”
Review of Casablanca’s 4 to 5-hour city tour, from Hassan II Mosque and Rick’s Café to Habous markets, the Old Medina, and local food.
“Please don't do this tour. The Mosque was excellent but everything else was a waste of time. The guide spent most of the time telling us about his wife's insecurities due to polygamy being legal in his country. Read the crowd sir.”
Explore Vienna through coffee houses, markets, pastries, goulash, chocolate, and private local guidance on this six-hour food walk.
“This was a great food tour with Verena! She took us to some great places in Vienna and we sampled food while she told us stories about the food, the restaurants, and Vienna. She picked interesting places like Cafe Korb, owned by Susanne Widl, where she made sure we checked out the bathroom doors downstairs. Farmers markets are always interesting to check out in a new city or country and she took us to one where she said all the locals shop and I was shocked how cheap things were there. All the food was good, there was even ice cream swimming in vodka (at 11 in the morning! :-)…”
Explore Addis markets, make injera, taste Ethiopian food, visit Tomoca, and enjoy coffee and honey wine in Sululta.
“Making the Enjera Bread, and having great Conversations with my tour guide. The History was amazing, and the view from the Mountain was Beautiful. I recommend this tour for anyone looking for a great Experience.”
Explore Marrakech’s souks with a private guide, artisan visits, tea, msemmen, and practical help navigating the Medina.
“Omar was our guide and he was courteous, polite and really friendly. He tailored our tour round the souks to take in some sights we were interested in, not just the main stalls but places where the craftsmen were making their goods......the leather workers, metalworkers etc. Also where the locals buy their provisions and where they live etc. He was very patient with us whilst we took loads of photos and asked loads of questions! He was an excellent guide and we highly recommend him. Thank you Omar!”
Learn Ethiopian cooking, shop a local market, make injera, and join a traditional coffee ceremony in an Addis Ababa home.
“I spent my first day in Addis with Daniel and his family, and it was absolutely the best way to start my visit. The whole family is warm and kind and a joy to be around, and Daniel and Tigist are a wealth of information. I was comfortable, safe, and happy from the moment Daniel picked me up. And of course the food - delicious and Tigist is a great (and patient) teacher.”
Explore Marrakech’s medina, souks, artisan workshops, mint tea, and bargaining tips on a 3 to 4 hour guided walking tour.
“This tour took is down alleyways and to places we would never have visited on our own. We passed leather workshops and metal workers. We also visited the Secret Garden which was very tranquil. Our tour guide Ishmael was very knowledgeable and patently answered any questions. A very good insight into the depths of the souk.”
Review of Beijing’s private markets tour, with Panjiayuan antiques, Hongqiao tea tasting, bargaining help, hotel pickup, and lunch tips.
“This was great fun! Our guide, Lisa, was exceptional, and taught us a lot about the haggling process as she got us some great deals, but also let us know when a price was already good, and we could just go ahead and pay it. She paid attentiRead more”
Sample four London doughnuts, tea, and Borough Market history on a two-hour walk ending with Tower Bridge views.
“Charlie was great! It was a fun way to get some local flair and history while eating delicious donuts.”
Review of Casablanca’s 4-hour early tour, including Hassan II Mosque, medinas, markets, Habous, the Corniche, and historic churches.
“Abdul was fantastic and very knowledgeable and took his time in showing us all of the stops and was kind enough to give us a lot of insight of all the historical areas.”
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
