BEST OF · HALF-DAY
The 12 best half-day food tours anywhere in the world you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how hungry to turn up. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Explore Brooklyn by bus, tasting pizza, pierogi, kielbasa, falafel, cannoli, and chocolate across its most distinctive neighborhoods.
“A great way to see Brooklyn and eat at great places. Thanks Laurie for a great day. We did not go back to the hotel hungry. Thanks to Luis for the safe driving.”
Review of Adelaide’s half-day McLaren Vale wine tour, with two tastings, Adelaide Hills views, Glenelg time, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“Craig our driver was fantastic, picked us up outside the Hilton. He had a lot of great information and gave us plenty of time to process and ask questions. A nice variety of wines to taste at both places. The first stop offered a cheese plate to purchase, which worked for those that hadn’t had lunch yet and wanted to try some local cheeses. Our group overall preferred Chapel Hill wines, which we visited 2nd. Craig also had some great dinner recommendations. Recommend this trip.”
Make pizza and pasta in Taormina with a chef, enjoy wine and Sicilian food, and take home practical skills and a pizza certificate.
“We had a wonderful morning with Paolo making pasta followed by Luca making the pizza. We really enjoyed meeting lots of people from different countries and had a break with wine, water and snacks. We made pizza together which was great fun and then ate them and were also presented with pasta and cannoli. Very full and great atmosphere and fun.”
Review of Nice’s half-day tour to Saint Paul de Vence and Saint Jeannet, with wine tasting, transport details, value advice, and practical tips.
“Longer time in St Paul De Vence. You need at least 2 hours to visit and have time to look around. Wine tasting was very nice.”
Explore Shanghai by bike on an 11-mile small-group ride with local food, historic neighborhoods, English guidance, and Bund views.
“It was excellent! I highly recommend the tour for anyone who wants to explore the big city and know about a bit of Chinese history. Ellen the tour guid was very caring and informative. It was a great value”
Taste Amarone and four Valpolicella wines, visit San Giorgio, and explore a family winery on this small-group tour from Verona.
“We really liked the tour. Both Anna, the tour guide and Sofie, our guide at the vineyard were really great.”
Explore Hanoi by motorbike, visit key sights, eat local dishes, and try egg coffee on a flexible four-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“Nick and Mike were so kind and the tour was perfect! Thank you so much”
Taste Brooklyn through Polish pierogies, Neapolitan pizza, chocolate, and neighborhood history on a comfortable half-day bus tour.
“The tour and group of 14 was perfect - very fun! Great guide!!”
Cook Sichuan hotpot, explore a Chengdu market, and eat in local style with unlimited drinks during this intimate four-hour food tour.
“Perfect experience! Amazing Chengdu food tour! We had such a fantastic time on this Chengdu food tour! Winter was the perfect host, extremely knowledgeable about the cuisine and history of Chengdu and Sichuan, and an all-around fun Read more”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, towers, lakes, street snacks, and dim sum on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“One of our highlights of Beijing. Our guide was wonderful. Learned much that most tourists miss about the entryways of the houses.”
Pick herbs, learn Vietnamese food medicine, explore a mushroom house, and cook a healthy four-dish meal outside Ho Chi Minh City.
“What a great day we had in the countryside - we picked fresh herbs and veges from the organic gardens to use for the delicious, and oh-so-simple recipes we made for a sumptuous lunch! If you love cooking and want a few great Vietnamese recipes- as well as an opportunity to meet wonderful, like- minded people- this is a must do! Thank you all!”
Cycle Burgundy’s famous wine villages from Dijon, with local wine, cheese, ham, history, and an easy three-hour guided ride.
“Loved peddling through the wine towns around the country area of Dijon with Guide Julian. It's so refreshing to get out of the wonderful town of Dijon after all the walking to see it all & to see the vineyards by another form of transport. An easy cycle ride . Great to hear some history & facts on wine making while peddling along too as Julian was very passionate about it all. Enjoyed the morning tea break of local wine tasting , cheese & ham terrine.”
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