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15 Dinner Experiences Worth Flying For

40 tours  ·  from $15 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 dinner experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise - What is included in the drinks and entertainment
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

1.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,930 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Begin beneath the Eiffel Tower at 8:30 pm for a 2 to 2.5-hour Seine cruise with a 3 or 4-course French dinner, wine or Champagne, and live singing. Large windows frame Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and illuminated Paris. Choose a window or premium service if the view matters most.

“Lovely dinner cruise. The boat was very modern and the layout of the tables and the wrap around windows meant everyone had a good view as we sailed along. The food and wine was excellent and the live singer a highlight for us😎”

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Rome: Gourmet Food Tour with Dinner & Barolo Wine - La Nicchia Cafè starts with the luxury pantry
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Rome: Gourmet Food Tour with Dinner & Barolo Wine

2.Rome: Gourmet Food Tour with Dinner & Barolo Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,347 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $77

Spend 3.5 to 4 hours eating through Rome’s Prati district with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Irene, Tina or Vincenzo. Taste cheeses, cured meats, truffles, Roman street food, Bonci pizza, handmade pasta and natural gelato, with Prosecco and Barolo served along the way. Come very hungry.

“The tour guide Michael was amazing! Tastings was interesting and a lot of wine and laughs 🇮🇹 Thank You for nice Italy food experience and stories☺️”

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Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option - Coffee, Pastel de Nata, and a Gentle Start
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Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option

3.Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,303 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Walk central Porto with a guide such as Maria, Igor, Fabio, or João, stopping for pastel de nata, bifana, codfish cake, cheese, charcuterie, Port, and Ginjinha. The three-hour tour includes ten tastings and drinks. Add an hour for Francesinha and piri-piri chicken. Expect local cafés, market streets, and steady walking.

“Our tour guide Maria was wonderful. She shared so much history and information about the food, culture, people and area. The food and drinks were great. I love that we went to local places. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Lisbon: Baixa District Food Tour with Dinner and Drinks - Meeting the guide beneath the Portuguese flag
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Lisbon: Baixa District Food Tour with Dinner and Drinks

4.Lisbon: Baixa District Food Tour with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,997 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Walk Lisbon’s Baixa with an English-speaking Carpe Diem guide such as Bruno, Maya, André, or Telma. You’ll sample eight Portuguese foods, four drinks, bifana, seafood, petiscos, Ginjinha, and dessert while learning how the 1755 earthquake reshaped the city. The route is flat and accessible, with vegetarian and non-alcoholic options available.

“Fantastic tour with plenty of dishes. Bruno was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend.”

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Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne - Choosing between the early and late departures
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Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne

5.Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,659 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136

Board a glass-enclosed boat near Musée d’Orsay for a 90-minute Seine dinner cruise. Choose an early or late sailing, enjoy a French three-course meal and Champagne, and watch Paris landmarks glow from the water. Window seats, extra drinks, steak, cheese, and live music may cost more.

“Absolute brilliant experience staff was friendly food was amazing much better than we expected we paid for a window seat and was seated at the front totally amazing experience would definitely recommend easy to find pick up Only down side we bought bottles of water and wine we knew we had to pay extra but when paying the bill we was asked did we want to give a 10% tip or 20% or we could chose another my partner said Oh we will pay 5% it would of still been over £20 tip but we was told no the lowest is 10% so we went ok 10% it was only…”

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Paris Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Singer and DJ Set - Bridges, squares, and the western Seine
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Paris Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Singer and DJ Set

6.Paris Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Singer and DJ Set

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,563 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Spend about three and a half hours aboard Le Diamant Bleu, dining on a three-course seasonal menu while a singer and DJ provide the soundtrack. The cruise passes Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and the Eiffel Tower, with a rooftop deck for sparkling-tower photos. Window and VIP seating cost extra.

“SUPERLATIVE dinner, service and cruise for my wife's birthday celebration; we will definitely return. Very enjoyable, the sights were brilliant.”

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Authentic Moroccan Food Tour in Marrakech with Dinner - Two routes through the Medina
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Authentic Moroccan Food Tour in Marrakech with Dinner

7.Authentic Moroccan Food Tour in Marrakech with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $54

Follow guides such as Mehdi, Hamza, Ali, or Mohamed through Marrakech’s medina for pastries, harira, snails, msemen, olives, and other local bites. The evening ends with a three-course Moroccan dinner on a rooftop near Jemaa el-Fna. Groups are capped at 15, and vegetarian requests can be arranged after booking.

“Was a great way to try some Moroccan cuisine and learn about the culture. Would recommend for an evening.”

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Dubai: Luxury Dinner Buffet at Gastronomy Atlantis The Royal - The first pass through 17 cooking stations
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Dubai: Luxury Dinner Buffet at Gastronomy Atlantis The Royal

8.Dubai: Luxury Dinner Buffet at Gastronomy Atlantis The Royal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,395 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

Spend two hours at Gastronomy in Atlantis The Royal, where 17 live cooking stations serve international dishes, seafood, meats, desserts, and more. You can sit indoors or outside near the fountains, with Dubai skyline views from Palm Jumeirah. Buffet dinner, premium water, and valet parking are included; other drinks cost extra.

“There was sooo much choice, every food you could think of. Maybe a couple more meats as we are meat eaters”

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Rome Food Tour: Hidden Gems of Trastevere with Dinner & Wine - Starting near Piazza Farnese and Campo de’ Fiori
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Rome Food Tour: Hidden Gems of Trastevere with Dinner & Wine

9.Rome Food Tour: Hidden Gems of Trastevere with Dinner & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Walk from Piazza Farnese into Trastevere for charcuterie, baccalà, a three-course Roman dinner, wine, limoncello, and organic gelato. An English-speaking guide leads groups of up to 12, with guides such as Monica, Davide, Paola, Ilaria, and Federica praised for their food knowledge and warm hosting.

“Great fun in a small group. Good food and drink. Nice introduction to the area for those seeking to get a feel for things”

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Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum - Beer history before the next round
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Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

10.Munich: Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,086 reviews · 3h 30m · from $84

Spend 210 minutes exploring Munich beer culture with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Dan, or Aileen. Sample several beers, taste Bavarian meats and cheese, visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, see famous beer halls, and finish with dinner. Vegetarian food is possible with advance notice.

“Mike was great!! I learned so much about beer and its history. We also learned a little bit of Munich history, and I think that was a plus star! Mike was very friendly too and would answer any questions you may have during the tour. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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Rome All in One: Trastevere Food Tour, Dinner & Drinks - La Norceria di Iacozzilli: the opening taste of Rome
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Rome All in One: Trastevere Food Tour, Dinner & Drinks

11.Rome All in One: Trastevere Food Tour, Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 838 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide in Piazza Mastai for ten-plus tastings across five Trastevere stops. Expect Roman pizza, supplì, cured meats, cheese, handmade pasta, wine, beer, and gelato, with reserved tables and local food stories. Vegetarian and alcohol-free options are available, but not vegan or gluten-free.

“We had the most fabulous restaurant tour in Rome and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Our guide Hiba was a wonderful young lady who was knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly passionate about Roman food and culture. She took us to a fantastic mix of local spots we would never have found on our own, and every stop was delicious. From traditional Roman dishes to beautiful sweet treats, everything was thoughtfully chosen and perfectly explained. What really made the experience special was her energy and genuine love for what she does. It felt like being shown around by a local friend. A highlight of our time in Rome!”

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Paris 3-Course Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Seine River Cruise - From the Seine to the Eiffel Tower
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Paris 3-Course Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Seine River Cruise

12.Paris 3-Course Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 631 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Board a glass-enclosed boat near the Musée d’Orsay for a 90-minute to two-hour Seine cruise with a three-course dinner, coffee or tea, and views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Alexandre III, and the Eiffel Tower. Window seats cost an extra €15, drinks are separate, and smart casual dress suits the evening.

“Wonderful experience. It’s $15 extra per person if you want a window seat, a photographer comes around and you can get a photo package with print outs for $25 and up. The kids menu is $50 euros, my baby only ate the bread so I don’t recommend it if you have picky eaters. Drinks aren’t included. There was a wonderful singer who walked around and serenaded each table, she sang in several languages. Beautiful views but there is no upper stairs lounge”

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Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner - What you actually eat and drink
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Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner

13.Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Join Brian, Pedro, Ryan, or another English-speaking local guide for a 3.5-hour walk through central Madrid. Visit four traditional bars for Spanish wines, regional tapas, acorn-fed Iberian ham, cold cuts, and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés. Groups are limited to 12, and lunch or dinner departures are offered on selected dates.

“This tapas tour exceeded all of our expectations. We arrived at the meeting spot and were surprised to learn that we were the only two people on the tour which we were told was an extremely rare occurrence. After a brief explanation of what our tour would encompass by our guide , Brian, we set off. At the first stop we were treated to two different glasses of wine and four small tapas. I loved the cod soup Next we were off to a small place where again we were treated to four small tapas, broth and bread. My favorite was the pork belly and my husband loved the potato…”

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Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History - Puerta del Sol and the twelve grapes
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Madrid Local’s Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History

14.Madrid Local’s Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet at Plaza de Isabel II at 6:30 pm for a small-group walk through central Madrid. Guides such as Pablo and Daniel combine Moorish tales, royal history, local customs, tapas, wine, beer, sangria, paella, and Spanish liqueurs. The tour ends where it begins after a sit-down dinner.

“I came to Madrid with my family (mother and father (65 years old) my husband, my brother, my sister and law, my nephew (4 years old), niece (1 year old), and son (1 year old)). We had huge strollers for the kids and senior citizen parents and EVERYONE had a blast! Daniel was PHENOMENAL and worth every penny, plus the tip, plus MORE! My family all had a fantastic time and we cannot stop talking about it! Hands down, best tour we did in Madrid! Do not hesistate…JUST BOOK!”

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Taipei: Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner) - What the daytime Dihua Street tour serves
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Taipei: Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner)

15.Taipei: Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 517 reviews · 150 - 270 minutes · from $44Best value

Choose a daytime Dihua Street food walk with bubble tea, beef noodles, wontons, and castella cakes, or an evening night-market tour with Michelin-rated street food and a 7-Eleven stop. English-speaking guides such as Leo, Cornelia, Mina, and Cyndi explain the food, customs, and Taipei history while serving enough tastings for a full meal.

“The breakfast food and tea was amazing. I also enjoyed they had very good non-pork options. Cornelia was very knowledgeable and she gave us a lot of interesting cultural and historical facts.”

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