Discover the World’s Best Markets!

At World’s Best Markets, we believe that the richest travel experiences come from immersing ourselves in the local culture and way of life.  Markets are a true reflection of a city’s soul, where you can interact with locals, sample traditional cuisine and shop for handmade treasures. Each market has its own story to tell – from ancient bazaars steeped in history to bustling street markets filled with colorful stalls and friendly vendors.

Our journey began with founder Dan Christian’s passion for travel and his love for markets. After exploring countless markets during his global travels, he realized that these hidden gems were often overlooked by tourists. Inspired to share his discoveries with the world, Dan created World’s Best Markets to showcase the top 100 markets that capture the essence of each destination.

Dan’s ultimate goal with World’s Best Markets is to encourage people to travel beyond tourist attractions and truly experience a destination through its local markets. He believes that by supporting these small businesses, we can help preserve unique traditions and ways of life.

With World’s Best Markets, you’ll not only have an amazing travel experience but also make a positive difference in the places you visit.

Now it’s your turn to discover them and share your own experiences with us. We would love to see your photos, vendor recommendations and other markets we should add to our list.  Let’s inspire each other and make the world a better place, one market at a time