Madrid’s Mercado de San Miguel is an absolute dream for fans of tapas and wine. Graze through the market’s gourmet eats from Iberian ham to Galician octopus, and complete the journey with a glass (or two, or three) of Spain’s best wines.

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The Miakou Night Market is a vibrant celebration of Taiwan’s diverse cuisine and is popular amongst both locals and tourists. With over 200 food stalls to choose from, the market features both traditional Taiwanese delicacies and newer, more mainstream dishes. Plus, the market stays open well past midnight, perfect for a post-bar feast.

Though Mercato Centrale has now expanded to Rome, Milan, and Turin, they first debuted in the beautiful city of Florence. Born as an initiative to champion local, artisanal talent, the market boasts some of Tuscany’s top culinary offerings. Find everything you need for your next meal, be it fresh truffles or meat from skilfully bred pigs, or pop in for some pizza, pasta, and other delicious eats.

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Pike Place is one of the United States’ oldest and most popular markets, famously home to the first-ever Starbucks Coffee shop. Today, the market remains ever-popular, bringing some of Seattle’s freshest seafood and best clam chowder, a must-try at the market.

Situated in Melbourne’s towering CBD, Queen Victoria Market is a one-stop-shop for gourmands seeking the best ingredients. Between the rows of fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, quality meat and seafood, and many more, the market brims with culinary inspiration. Its summer and winter night markets are another must, embodying the city’s diverse community through cuisines from all around the world.

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The closure of Tsukiji’s central wholesale market truly marked the end of an era. First opening its doors in 1935, Tsukiji grew to be a household name for its beautiful fresh fish. Much to the delight of locals and future visitors, its retail outlets and sushi restaurants are still standing, brimming with the freshest picks from the sea.

Established in 1628, Marché des Enfants Rouges is Paris’s oldest market hall, yet it continues to be one of the city’s most popular. Whether you’re in search of a quick bite at an Italian deli or irresistible bakes from the boulangerie, a trip to Marché des Enfants Rouges is always a great idea.

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With a different hawker centre at every turn, Old Airport Road Food Centre has some serious competition. Yet after nearly four decades since opening, it continues to win the hearts and stomachs of Singaporeans with delectable roast char siu, hokkien mee, and other flavoursome favourites.

La Boqueria has become one of Barcelona’s biggest tourist spots for its diverse range of quality goods and iconic entryway. Visitors are spoilt for choice with fresh produce, gourmet meats and cheese, and many stalls with dishes to snack on as you shop.

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Situated within the Mercado da Ribeira, Time Out Market Lisboa brings together some of Lisbon's most prized eats, including Portuguese croquettes, indulgent pasteis de nata, and tinned bacalhau and pulpo for you to take home. Following the market’s immense success, Time Out even opened markets in Miami, New York, Boston, Montreal, Chicago and most recently Dubai, with more to follow.

Feast your eyes and palates on vibrant Korean street food at Gwangjang Market. The Seoul attraction is a thorough celebration of Korean cuisine, featuring tteok-bokki, gimbap, and many other essential eats.

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Fruits and vegetables, spiced sausages, and German wine: you’ll find it all at Munich’s Viktualienmarkt. Located in the centre of the city, the market also offers beautiful sights of historical statues and fountains, making it a popular tourist stop.

Torvehallerne is home to a farmer’s market, local butcheries, bottle shops, and restaurant stalls of various cuisines. Spread between minimalist glasshouses and an outdoor space with unobstructed views of Copenhagen, a day spent at Torvehallerne is as delicious as it is gorgeous.

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Borough Market is London’s largest, oldest, and most popular food market. The foodie destination showcases artisanal goods by talented epicures, which you can bring home enjoy on-site.

Marrakesh’s Jemaa el-Fna is a bustling plaza housing a vibrant marketplace. Beyond snake charmers and poets, the square is also rich with grilled meats, sausages, and fried fish.

Once hailed the world’s best food market by National Geographic, St Lawrence Market is a true Toronto treasure. With bagels, lobster rolls, and a decadent spread of sweets, you’ll want to carve out quite a bit of time to explore everything they have to offer.

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Central Market Hall (Nagycsarnok) is the oldest and largest food hall in Budapest, Hungary. As the city’s culinary centre, you'll find everything from gourmet salami to popular Hungarian snacks and even unique Tokaj wine.

The Ferry Building Marketplace and the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market humbly spotlights the craft of independent food businesses in and around San Francisco. Its spread of quality produce draws in nearly 40,000 every week, including some of the city’s best-known chefs.

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A mere 10-minute walk from Stockholm’s centre, Östermalms Saluhall is a true gourmand’s paradise. Get acquainted with some of Sweden’s tasty cuisine like fried herring with mashed potatoes and lingonberries, or enjoy an afternoon fika (coffee break) and have a kardemummabullar (cardamom bun).

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