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Food & Culinary Experiences - World
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Below are the 2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Food & Culinary Experiences known for their great taste—literally.
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Discover Reykjavik’s foodie scene and sample delicious Icelandic cuisine on this walking tour. Visit a variety of Reykjavik eateries from restaurants to food trucks, and sample a selection of traditional dishes and street food favorites including Icelandic cheeses, lamb, homemade ice cream, and the famous Icelandic hot dogs. Along the way, pass by landmarks such as Hallgrimskirkja, the Harpa concert hall, and Parliament House.
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Duration: 3h
Ages 0-120, max of 14 per group
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2,371 reviews
Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh City’s street food scene on this half-day tasting tour, dedicated to local favorites that many culinary tours overlook. Drop in on hole-in-the-wall restaurants, where vendors have spent decades perfecting small but tasty menus. Enjoy eight tastings, including freshly made banh mi, sugar cane drink and sweet soup dessert.
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Duration: 4h
Ages 1-99, max of 15 per group
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1,277 reviews
There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.
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Duration: 3h
Ages 10-99, max of 15 per group
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2,303 reviews
This immersive chocolate-making experience is deal for traveling families or groups, or for rainy days. Create a unique souvenir by making your own Scottish-themed chocolate before heading to the tasting room to sample a wide selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolatiers, including haggis chocolate, chili chocolate, gin chocolate and many more
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Duration: 1h 30m
Ages 6-110, max of 6 per group
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892 reviews
Get to know the Roman neighborhood of Trastevere through its food and wine on this half-day walking tour. Visit local favorite venues for multiple tastings including cheese, ham, pizza, pasta, and aged balsamic vinegar. Explore Trastevere’s cobblestone streets between sampling local wines and beers. Save room for the tour’s final bite: traditional gelato.
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Duration: 4h
Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
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647 reviews
Explore the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires through your taste buds with this small-group tour. You'll visit a total of four different restaurants, where you’ll sample at least eight drinks and dishes. A local guide will be with your group the entire time to teach you about local culinary traditions and answer any questions you may have.
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Duration: 3h 30m
Ages 10-99, max of 10 per group
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3,256 reviews
Experience the sights and sounds of Miami’s vibrant Little Havana neighborhood on this guided walking food tour. Explore this lively Cuban district and learn about its fascinating history and culture, with stops at some of the best family-owned and operated Cuban restaurants in the area. Sample the local cuisine, like guava pastries, chicken plantain cups, and flan ice cream, to name just a few of the delicacies offered along the way. Also, meet some of the local artists, watch skilled Cuban cigar rollers and listen to traditional Cuban music.
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Duration: 2h 30m
Ages 3-99, max of 12 per group
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630 reviews
Over three tasty hours, experience four different culinary stops across Barcelona, taking in some of the city’s best tapas—and drink pairings to boot. Doubling as a walking tour through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, you’ll get to eat, drink, savor, and see Barcelona like a local, making new friends along the way.
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Duration: 2h 45m
Ages 1-99, max of 12 per group
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448 reviews
Immerse yourself in the culture and food of Hoi An with this small group walking tour. Follow your guide around the backstreets of Old Hoi An to visit local family producers of items like Cao Lau noodles and bean sprouts, and learn about the local lifestyle, markets, temples, and architecture. Afterwards, enjoy five to seven tastings of dishes that incorporate the items you saw being made earlier.
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4–5 hours
Ages 1-76, max of 10 per group
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333 reviews
Learn all about traditional pintxos (the Basque version of Spanish tapas) on a guided walking tour of Bilbao's bars. At each stop, sample one or two of these delightful little bar snacks accompanied with a glass of wine, beer, or hard cider. Get an insider's perspective of the ancient part of the city that dates back to 1300. Consider booking this tour at the beginning of your Bilbao vacation so you can return to your favorite hotspots for more pintxo sampling.
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Duration: 3h
Ages 14-100, max of 10 per group
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693 reviews
Eat like a local and deepen your understanding of Morocco's cuisine in ways impossible by yourself on this small-group food tour, capped at 12 guests. Join a guide with insider culinary knowledge and visit around 10 food spots hidden in the medina around Jemaa el-Fna to sample delicious pastries, olives and other specialities that many visitors miss. Learn about local food culture on route and finish with a delicious 3-course Moroccan dinner, with various menu options, at a rooftop restaurant.
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Duration: 3h
Ages 0-99, max of 14 per group
12.
288 reviews
This is a unique culinary tour of a 1000 year old city, and a culture that is much older than that. You will experience the full spectrum of traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine, as well as an explanation of the dish's importance, all told by a wonderful local host. You will learn traditional way of eating each dish, including a chopstick lesson and how to roll your own rice paper roll.
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Duration: 2h 30m
Ages 0-100, max of 15 per group
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382 reviews
Visit some of San Sebastian's best pintxo bars with a culinary expert guide on this food tour. Travel with a small group of just eight people, which means you can get to know your host and fellow adventurers as you go. Taste some typical San Sebastian pintxos and listen to in-depth commentary on the local culinary culture.
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Duration: 3h
Ages 18-85, max of 8 per group
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1,039 reviews
The Alfama district is the oldest area of Lisbon and is full of history. Embark on a foodie tour through the narrow streets to learn about the eclectic cuisine while getting to know the locals. You will also learn about the rich history of Portugal and Alfama, stopping at several landmarks like the King's Fountain and a few viewpoints.
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Duration: 3h 30m
Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
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2,825 reviews
Prague is a foodie paradise but if you want to find the most authentic spots, you need a local guide. Save time by heading straight to the places offering the most delicious food and drink. You’ll experience the sights and sounds of the city as you travel on foot and by subway to find these hidden places. Eat enough samples to fill you for the day (at least!) and learn about Czech culture and cuisine in the process.
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Duration: 4h
Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
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600 reviews
This walking tour and interactive lunch combo provides a two-in-one experience in Charleston. With a celebrated local chef, Forrest Parker, you'll start with a 1.5-hour historical walking tour about the influences of Lowcountry food in the city of Charleston. Then watch a cooking demonstration from Parker before enjoying lunch paired with wine.
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Duration: 4h
Ages 18-95, max of 12 per group
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446 reviews
Follow your senses on a full-day culinary tour of Bologna’s famous food region. Visit local factories and family-run producers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of products enjoyed around the world, including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples of fresh, hand-crafted products along the way and indulge in breakfast and multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of Emilia-Romagna!
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8–9 hours
Ages 2-99, max of 12 per group
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350 reviews
Leave busy Austin for a half-day barbecue and wine tour in the Texas Hill Country. Your driver takes you to the outskirts of Austin to visit three different venues.
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Duration: 4h 30m
Ages 1-99, max of 10 per group
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163 reviews
Hawaii is renowned for its coffee and chocolate, and this tour takes you behind the scenes of a traditional plantation. Learn how coffee is grown and produced, discover the chocolate-making journey from bean to bar, and have a chance to sample both delicacies. At the end of the tour, spend as much time as you like in the gift shop, where you can purchase homemade soaps and other products.
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Duration: 3h
Ages 0-100, max of 6 per group
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333 reviews
Chicago dogs, deep-dish pizza, cupcakes and craft beer are all sampled on this half-day bike tour through the Windy City. Cover about 13 miles (21 km), following an informative guide at a moderate pace through Chicago neighborhoods. On the day tour, ride through Wrigleyville, Old Town, Lincoln Park, and Gold Coast. On the night tour, visit Gold Coast, Chicago’s Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain and Chicago’s Lakefront trail. Stop along the way at a popular downtown bakery, pizza shop, hot dog stand and two breweries for a taste of local flavors.
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Duration: 4h
Ages 16-99, max of 15 per group
21.
165 reviews
Looking for something fun to do in Curitiba? Join us in a foodie adventure exploring different local bars and experiencing food as a way of socializing and making new friends. We offer a memorable foodie and social experience, combining Curitiba´s nightlife, delicious pub food, interesting stories and fun! At Curitiba Pub Food Tour you will eat a variety of kinds of pub food, at all the bars visited. Vegetarians can also join the group. The food portions are included, the drinks are extras. It´s a walking tour, from pub to pub. We visit 3 bars, in groups from 8 to 15 people (the minimum number is 8 for the tour to happen).
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4–5 hours
Ages 0-99, max of 5 per group
22.
161 reviews
Visit the largest market in Toulouse with a native English-speaking guide on this small-group tour. Learn all about local products, including wine, cheese, and French bread, and get the chance to talk with local vendors about their products. You also get the chance to sample all sorts of local foods as you explore the market. Note: there is no seating in the market, so be prepared to be on your feet the whole time
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Duration: 3h 30m
Ages 12-120, max of 8 per group
23.
217 reviews
Get a taste for the vibrant culinary scene in Lima with a food-focused tour. Cover ground across the city with five stops in three districts that include a visit to a Peruvian coffee roaster, a market tour, and a ceviche class. Sample pisco and learn how to make Peruvian cocktails with a hands-on workshop. The final stop is a gourmet lunch with dessert at a restaurant overlooking pre-Incan ruins.
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Duration: 5h
Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
24.
122 reviews
Skip the touristic restaurant scene for a small-group food tour of Puerto Morelos, a small fishing village just south of Cancún. Visit roughly five to six neighborhood eateries including family restaurants, street taco stalls, fruit markets, and more. While you walk and sample food, listen to your guide tell stories about the relationship between local cooking methods and traditional Mexican culture.
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2–3 hours
Ages 0-100, max of 10 per group
25.
175 reviews
Eat your way through a part of Puerto Vallarta on this extensive and very edible 3.5-hour tour of the local Pitillal neighborhood. With the guide by your side, get acquainted with the many flavors and cooking styles of Mexico. Go beyond the realm of the average tourist and indulge in dishes such as slow-cooked meat, tacos, freshly grilled shrimp, churros and much more. The small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring a lot of personalized attention.
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Duration: 3h
Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
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