BEST OF · FOOD TOURS
A good food tour is the cheapest way to understand a city and the fastest way to eat well in one. These 15 are the best on the site, from a $19 street breakfast in Hanoi to a Michelin tasting menu with a sommelier, each priced and paced so you can tell them apart.
Explore Reykjavik through Icelandic food, landmarks, and local stories on a three-hour small-group walking tour with eight tastings.
“Lenny was a fantastic guide. Got the gauge of our group really quickly and it felt personal. Great value for money, lots of great recommendations and a lot of food! Great length too, and really good for exploring Reykjavik.”
Ride through Saigon’s alleys, markets, and flower streets while tasting up to 12 local dishes with a professional motorbike guide.
“Such a great experience! It’s my first time in Vietnam so getting a tour of the local/best foods was so great. My driver Vlad was so amazing and knowledgeable- him and the other tour guides were so cool and fun. The places they brought Read more”
Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, from Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai, with drinks, local stories, and a small group.
“Paula was so awesome. Constantly cracking us up with history lessons and stories of the places we visited. Great time.”
Explore Lisbon through seven tastings, family-run eateries, Mouraria, Fado, local wine, and expert guides on this intimate food tour.
“We had an amazing experience on the food tour. We got to try a great variety of food that was portioned well and spread out appropriately over the course of the evening. Our guide Fred was very personable and helped make the experience so memorable. Would highly recommend the tour!”
Sample Hanoi classics, egg coffee, and Train Street on a budget-friendly four-hour food tour with local guides and five tastings.
“Tour was delicious! Monica did a phenomenal job 👍 she explained all the dishes and made sure we had a good time. Highly recommend!”
Taste gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and more while exploring New Orleans’ French Quarter with an expert local guide.
“Lots to eat, come hungry. Several stops from small bites to sandwiches. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and injected many stories and history into the tour. Good walk and chance to get comfortable with the French quarter.”
A practical review of Rome’s Twilight Trastevere Food Tour, with Roman pasta, porchetta, wine, gelato, history, pricing, and booking tips.
“Rish is a fabulous guide with intimate knowledge of the Trastevere area, its traditions and food history. Wonderful evening with great food and wine.”
Explore Florence’s Oltrarno through wine windows, Chianti, Negroni, pasta, cheese, Tuscan dishes, and artisan gelato on this small-group tour.
“Chiara, our tour guide, was wonderful. A native of Florence, she gave us insights not only about regional food and wine but also the people and culture. We visited many great places. Met the owners, learned their stories and had delicious wine and food. I’m so fortunate to have found this tour.”
Taste pizza fritta, pasta, pastries, mozzarella, limoncello, and gelato while exploring Naples with a lively local guide.
“The tour was great! Interactive but not too much for it to be uncomfortable! Great history knowledge and explained well the history of the city! The food was great - a big highlight!”
Taste 10 French dishes and wines on a small-group Paris food tour through Montmartre or Notre Dame, with local guides and neighborhood history.
“This was one of my favorite parts of our Paris trip! Our guide was knowledgeable, the food stops were amazing!”
Explore Old San Juan through Puerto Rican food, rum, coffee, architecture, and history on this three-hour small-group walking tour.
“First meal was half a croissant sandwich. Second was paleta , then 2 small appetizers, then a meal chicken and rice. I enjoyed the groups company. I don’t think the meals are worth the price. But it’s cool to explore and get to know people.”
Taste Athens through markets, bakeries, tavernas, and sweet shops on a generous three-and-a-half-hour Greek food walk.
“Amazing. We were so well fed and informed. Tour guide was amazing. I don’t think we will be able to eat dinner tonight!”
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter through six to eight local food stops, guided tastings, history, and practical help crossing busy streets.
“Peter was excellent. Gave us good overview of Vietneme dishes in Okd quarters. He listened to our feedback!”
Explore Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter through four tapas stops, generous wine, vermouth, history, and an easygoing international group.
“Great tour with lots of fun! We did four stops with food and wine (or Vermouth or Sangria). The restaurants and bars were certainly not hidden gems, but they were enjoyable. The group was international, which made the tour enjoyable. I would book again.”
Taste 15 Portuguese specialties, wines, beer, and ginjinha while walking Lisbon’s Baixa with a lively local guide.
“amazing food & wine, excellent guide Daniel was th e best.”
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