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Carmel Market (Shuk Ha'Carmel)

Allenby, King George and Sheinkin streets, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Ranked #3 of 52 shopping in Tel Aviv
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
Owner description: Tel Aviv’s biggest and busiest marketplace is filled with colorful stalls and shouting vendors selling a variety of goods, from dried fruits and... more » Owner description: Tel Aviv’s biggest and busiest marketplace is filled with colorful stalls and shouting vendors selling a variety of goods, from dried fruits and exotic spices to clothing and footwear. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Visited last month with my small daughter - a first visit for her. it's the place everyone has to visit at least once. Very busy and filled with great fresh produce and lots of other goodies.

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See 4 more reviews by Haggis1961 for Tel Aviv
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! This is what I imagined the Middle East to be... I think that sounds kind of naive, but that's what it was like. The smells and the tastes and the people, all mixing together in one VERY LOUD "stew":...I'll never forget it. We just got lost in there for 3 hours!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

There is everything you can imagine here from clothing, toys, crafts , souvenirs and every type of food vendor to satisfy any appetite. The market seems to go on forever and the variety is mind boggling. I've found the quality good and the prices very fair. It is less expensive to shop here than in the supermarkets, and much more... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I loved the variety of things in this market. I loved watching the people and street entertainers. Such a variety of food, arts and crafts, handmade things, and souvenirs. I can't wait to go back!

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See 4 more reviews by Dee Dee G for Tel Aviv
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

My apartment is above the Market. Every night I got to listen, smell, and feel Carmel Market. The merchants are fair, but don't ever use your credit card. There's a lot of people, and moving around is slow. All the merchants show their stuff on the outside, and they seem to love to barter for costs. If your looking for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

The Carmel market was a great place to spend an afternoon exploring the local produce and crafts. Great bargains to be had and lots of haggling adds to the experience of being a tourist in Tel Aviv.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

You don't have much opportunity for bargaining, but you can find almost everything there at acceptable prices - fruits, vegetables, tiny cafes, fish, meat, clothes, cosmetics, spices, sweets, dried fruit... I enjoyed walking there and tasting everything comparing prices.

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See 5 more reviews by Tatiana L for Tel Aviv
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

The Carmel Market is a genuine Israeli market. The narrow market is full of bustling stands offering anything from clothes to DVDs and a variety of local foods. The market's exciting atmosphere is enhanced by the shouting and yelling of the local shop keepers, The relentless haggling of the locals and the colors and smells of the market. I recommend... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

This is a real market, packed with people, with an incredible collection of spices, fresh food, and places to eat. The only negative was I was with a small child, and I needed to really make sure he was with me all the time, because it was so crowded. I still give this a 5 because of the variety and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013 via mobile

Have to explore the unique boots who sell good food and products, spend few hours around , you'll love it!

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