Market tours · WET & CAMEL
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 wet & camel market tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Singapore’s wet market, order traditional coffee, and cook local dishes in a small-group class led by an experienced chef.
“Colin the guide and chef was excellent and the trip was excellent all round 5 star we were the only couple that was not from Singapore which was a bit strange”
Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh market and cooking class, with local dishes, private stations, chef guidance, cookbook, and practical tips.
“Fantastic experience!!! Must book cooking class!!! The Chef is very friendly and knowledgable and caters to all experience levels. The local market tour before hand was also very interesting.”
Review Chef Samuel’s private Penang cooking class, with an Ayer Itam market visit, custom menu, local breakfast, and one-to-one instruction.
“The market shpping was fun. You will learn about the dishes,the spices and the fondation of what you are cooking. The final result is so good to eat too!”
Make dumplings, shop a Beijing wet market, and share a home-cooked meal with a local family for an informal taste of China.
“A very enjoyable day spent with my brother ! The market visit and tea tasting were very interesting, with lots of explanations. We sincerely thank May for this wonderful experience and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to try it ! 🤩”
Review of Cairo’s Birqash Camel Market tour, with timing, value, transport, photo tips, animal welfare concerns, and booking advice.
“This was an amazing experience but not for the faint of heart. As a frequent visitor, I had been alll over, seen the museums, most of Egypt, so the unusual in the title really caught my eye. Boy, did it live up to the hype. Camels, big ones fRead more”
Review of Dubai’s private Al Ain day tour, with oasis, palace museum, camel market, Jebel Hafeet, fort, tips, value, and practical details.
“Our guide, who was also the driver was very informative. The only thing we were disappointed about is that the touroperator did not mention that even TWO items had to be skipped from the tour: one museum could not be visited because under construction, the second was the camelmarket that appeared to be closed due Covid in camels. This was already known more than a month ago!”
Review of Shanghai’s 4-hour layover tour with Maglev, the Bund, Yuyuan Old Street, a wet market, local food, and airport pickup.
“Amazing way to see some city highlights on a long layover and learn a little bit about the history and culture! Perfect option for a tired solo traveler who wants to see the city but doesn’t have the energy to explore themselves - great to haRead more”
Explore Chengdu’s spice, chili, Sichuan peppercorn, TCM herb, and wet markets on a relaxed three-hour private walking tour.
“It was an amazing cultural experience to see this side of Chengdu. If you have an interest in TCM and want a laid back tour, this is it. It’s not one where you get hit with activity after activity but one that’s relaxed and easygoing.”
Explore Hangzhou on a private walk linking TCM, Wu Shan Hill views, old crafts, temples, and the city’s last traditional wet market.
“Wen was a wonderful guide. Excellent communication before , during and after the activity. Would definitely recommend!”
Review the Birqash Camel Market tour from Cairo, with early access, private transport, guide Tarek, pricing, ethics, and practical tips.
“Tarek was a great guide! We spent a couple of hours here, arriving early as you need to (some other tours have pick-ups at 9 am, which is way too late).”
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
