Top food tours

1. Rome Food Tour with Eating Europe (Italy)

  • Highlights: Discover Roman cuisine in the Trastevere neighborhood, visit traditional bakeries, taste local wines, and indulge in pasta dishes like Cacio e Pepe.
  • Why It’s Special: This tour provides an authentic experience of Roman food culture, often led by locals who share insider knowledge about the city’s food scene.
  • Website: Eating Europe: Rome
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Cost: $99

**2. Tokyo Tsukiji Outer Market & Sushi Making Tour (Japan)

  • Highlights: Visit the world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market, sample fresh seafood, and learn sushi-making from a skilled chef.
  • Why It’s Special: The tour provides a hands-on sushi-making experience and a deep dive into Japanese food culture, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Website: Voyagin
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Cost: $120

**3. Bangkok Midnight Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk (Thailand)

  • Highlights: Explore Bangkok’s vibrant street food scene at night, visiting famous eateries and hidden gems. Try dishes like Pad Thai, Som Tum (papaya salad), and Mango Sticky Rice.
  • Why It’s Special: Traveling by tuk-tuk adds excitement to the journey, allowing tourists to experience the city like a local while sampling some of Bangkok’s best street foods.
  • Website: Bangkok Food Tours
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Cost: $70

**4. San Sebastian Pintxo Tour with Mimo (Spain)

  • Highlights: Discover the Basque Country’s famous pintxos (small bites) in San Sebastian’s Old Town, paired with local wines like Txakoli.
  • Why It’s Special: San Sebastian is known for its culinary excellence, and this tour provides an in-depth look at the city’s unique pintxo culture.
  • Website: Mimo San Sebastian
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Cost: $125

**5. Lima Gourmet Food Tour (Peru)

  • Highlights: Taste Peru’s diverse flavors, including ceviche, Lomo Saltado, and Pisco Sour, in Lima’s vibrant neighborhoods like Barranco and Miraflores.
  • Why It’s Special: This tour showcases Peru’s rich culinary heritage, focusing on traditional dishes and innovative modern cuisine.
  • Website: Lima Gourmet
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Cost: $135

**6. Istanbul Culinary Backstreets Tour (Turkey)

  • Highlights: Explore Istanbul’s diverse food landscape, from street vendors to family-run restaurants. Sample dishes like Lahmacun, Kebabs, and Turkish Delight.
  • Why It’s Special: The tour provides a deep dive into Istanbul’s diverse culinary influences, emphasizing local traditions and community-based food experiences.
  • Website: Culinary Backstreets
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Cost: $125

**7. Paris Pastry and Chocolate Tour (France)

  • Highlights: Indulge in Paris’s exquisite pastries and chocolates, visiting renowned patisseries and chocolatiers in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
  • Why It’s Special: This tour is a paradise for dessert lovers, offering insights into the art of French patisserie and chocolate-making.
  • Website: Paris by Mouth
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Cost: $125

**8. New York City Food Tour by Secret Food Tours (USA)

  • Highlights: Explore NYC’s diverse food scene, tasting iconic dishes like New York-style pizza, bagels, and cheesecake in neighborhoods like Greenwich Village.
  • Why It’s Special: The tour provides a taste of New York’s multicultural culinary landscape, highlighting the city’s iconic foods and lesser-known gems.
  • Website: Secret Food Tours NYC
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Cost: $69

**9. Mumbai Street Food Tour (India)

  • Highlights: Navigate the bustling streets of Mumbai, sampling local street foods like Vada Pav, Pani Puri, and Pav Bhaji.
  • Why It’s Special: This tour offers an authentic taste of Mumbai’s vibrant street food culture, providing insights into the city’s culinary heritage.
  • Website: Reality Tours & Travel
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Cost: $30

**10. Cape Town Culinary Tour (South Africa)

  • Highlights: Explore Cape Town’s diverse food scene, sampling dishes influenced by African, Malay, and Dutch cuisines, such as Bobotie and Bunny Chow.
  • Why It’s Special: The tour showcases Cape Town’s unique culinary fusion, emphasizing local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
  • Website: Cape Town Culinary Tours
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Cost: $100