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The 15 Food Tours Worth Crossing the World For

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A food tour is the fastest way to understand a place, and the quickest way to waste eighty dollars if you pick the wrong one. These 15 are the ones that feed you properly, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland - Arnarhóll and the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson
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Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Start at Harpa Concert Hall and walk central Reykjavik with a guide such as Stevie, Thor, Lenny, or Mímir. Visit four to six eateries for eight or more tastings, from lamb and fish to fermented shark and rye bread ice cream. The three-hour route includes Arnarhóll, Laugavegur, Skólavörðustígur, and Hallgrímskirkja.

“Thor was great! Very knowledgeable and passionate about Iceland. We had 5 stops. Lots of tasty food. We were stuffed! Couldn’t eat anything more afterwards.”

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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour - Al Seef: Dubai’s polished gateway to the past
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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

2.Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,816 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $18

Walk Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Bastakiya, and Bur Dubai with guides such as Hamza, Seef, or Ramadan. Taste Arabic coffee, dates, juices, street food, and chocolate, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Expect 2.5 to 4 hours of walking, breaks, shopping, and cultural stories.

“Great value tour lead by Ramadan. Saw lots of places we wouldn’t have visited on our own & learnt about Dubai, its people & cultures. Would recommend this tour. Even our 12 year old said it was ‘OK’ - anyone taking a 12 year old on a 3 hour historical walking tour knows this comment is worth 10 stars!”

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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike - Grilled banana and sticky rice in District 10
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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

3.Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,413 reviews · from $28

Ride behind a licensed local driver through Ho Chi Minh City for four hours of food and sightseeing. Taste bún bò Huế, bánh khọt, bánh mì, grilled banana with sticky rice, spring rolls, and dessert. Hotel pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4, with female drivers, vegetarian menus, and car options available.

“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”

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Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines - Starting at Barcelona Nord Bus Station
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Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines

4.Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,359 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $55

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with an English-speaking guide such as Yerai, Thais, Vince, or Mayi. Tour the basilica, see the Black Madonna, enjoy free time, then visit a boutique winery for three wines, seasonal tapas, and dessert if you choose the wine option.

“we were fortunate that the coach got overbooked and joined Mariana and three other travelers in a private van. Having her to ourselves was an absolute bonus with someone who was so passionate about history and wine! Mariana checked in frequently that we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Never intrusive but always participative. we thank her so much :)”

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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride - Starting with coffee at Al Khayma Heritage House
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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

5.Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,170 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $9Best value

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Al Fahidi, Al Seef, Dubai Creek, the Spice Souk, and Gold Souk with a live guide. Expect Arabic coffee, dates, heritage houses, and an abra ride. Premium bookings add samosas, shawarma, falafel, luqaimat, camel milk ice cream, and fresh juice.

“everything was super good and value for money ... we really enjoyed listening to our guide Hossam Hassan as he was so friendly, fun and willing to answer all questions with a twist of humour 😀 highly recommend 👌 but be careful if you want to buy spices from there as they are very pushy and overpriced so be careful 😉”

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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

6.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

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

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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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Kabukicho: nightlife, food, and local context
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

7.Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,603 reviews · from $86

Spend about three hours walking through Shinjuku with a guide such as May, Hoshi, Igor, or Kei, stopping at an izakaya, food stall, traditional eatery, and gastrobar. You’ll sample 13 dishes, enjoy two drinks, and see Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. The route suits first-time Tokyo visitors who want food and local context in one evening.

“Exactly what you want when visiting Tokyo. Perfect for foreigners or first time visitors. Highly recommend”

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Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe - Starting at Restauradores Square
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Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

8.Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Walk from Restauradores Square through Mouraria and Baixa, stopping at five family-run eateries for seven tastings. Expect bifana, chorizo, Mozambican chamuças, bacalhau à Brás, cheese, wine, ginjinha, and pastel de nata, plus Lisbon history and fado culture. Small groups cap at 12, with guides including Fred, Carlos, Melissa, and Gabi.

“I’m traveling with my twenty something daughters and we LOVED this tour. Fred, our guide, was knowledgeable, personable, funny and efficient!! We had one of the most memorable travel evenings ever because of Fred. We enjoyed the tasty food and drinks and learned much about Portuguese cuisine and dining out in Portugal. Fred also shared additional restaurant and bar recommendations which we enjoyed on subsequent evenings. Fred’s fun personality, knowledge of the city and Portuguese food, and his relationships with restaurant owners, provided a fantastic evening enjoyed by our entire tour group!!”

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Bun cha begins the meal with smoke and herbs
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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

9.Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,239 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $19

Start with bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Your English-speaking guide, such as Lucy, Selena, Mac, or Kira, explains the food and local life before taking you to Train Street for egg coffee and, if timing works, a train passing close by. Expect five tastings, plenty of walking, and a full evening.

“Lucy took us to some great spots and was very friendly.”

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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option - Starting at 600 Royal Street
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

10.New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter for about three hours, stopping for generous tastings such as seafood gumbo, oysters, Creole brisket, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets. Guides including Jack, Susan, Nate, Lauren, and Kristi bring food, local stories, and restaurant tips to the route. Choose the small-group option for up to 13 people.

“Jack was so awesome. Very knowledgeable. Made it fun. Highly recommend. Fun group of people from US and UK. Perfect day for a walking tour in New Orleans”

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From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat - Amarante begins with food and Vinho Verde
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From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

11.From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,724 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $94

Spend 9 to 10 hours with a WSET-certified guide visiting two family-run wine estates in Amarante and the Douro Valley. Taste Vinho Verde, Port, DOC wines, and olive oil, enjoy a regional meal, watch a sommelier open Vintage Port with heated tongs, and cruise for an hour from Pinhão. Guides such as Luis, José, Pedro, and George are known for lively storytelling.

“This was the best day tour I have ever been on, Filipe was fantastic. From start to finish, positive energy, informative and the best service you will ever have. The food and wine never stopped, thank you for the best experience. If you are on the fence with booking, don’t be. It’s the best thing you will do in Porto.”

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Winner 2025 Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe - Crossing Ponte Cestio into Trastevere
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Winner 2025 Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe

12.Winner 2025 Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,157 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend an evening eating your way through Trastevere with an English-speaking guide and no more than 12 people. Expect Roman pasta, supplì, porchetta, pizza, cookies, wine, and gelato, plus stops at Da Enzo al 29 and Spirito di Vino. Guides such as Rishad, Luca, Toni, Dario, and Valentina bring food stories and local tips to the walk.

“Our eating tour with Murphy was a brilliant way to start our Rome adventure. He was the perfect host and we wouldn’t have discovered any of the very good food and drink venues without him. He was knowledgeable about both the food and local history and the pace of the tour was spot on. His good humour coupled with the excellent company of the fellow guests made for a very memorable evening. Highly recommended.”

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Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe - Piazza Santo Spirito and the first Prosecco
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Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

13.Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,015 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Spend 3.5 hours walking Florence’s Oltrarno with an English-speaking guide such as Sara, Antonella, Martino, or Dimitri. Taste Prosecco, four Tuscan wines, local cheeses, gnudi pasta, Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, a Negroni, and artisan gelato while visiting wine windows, family-run shops, and historic food spots.

“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.”

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Naples: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide - Fried pasta and arancini in the Centro Storico
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Naples: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide

14.Naples: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,976 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $50

Start in Piazza Bellini and follow an English-speaking guide through Naples’ Centro Storico. You’ll taste pizza a portafoglio, pizza fritta, frittate di pasta, arancini, taralli, babà, sfogliatelle, mozzarella, gelato, spritz, and limoncello. Guides including Mario, Daniela, Sara, and Carmen mix food with legends, landmarks, and practical Naples tips.

“Daniella 'Nonna' is a great guide, explaining everything well and keeping us entertained along the way. Usually on food tours you get small samples but on this one it is a lot of food and it is constant. Great value for money and a good way to spend acouple of hours in Naples. Just don't eat beforehand!”

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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour - Meeting at Stationsplein 4 near Central Station
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Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

15.Amsterdam: Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,826 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $22

From Amsterdam Central, you’ll ride a comfortable coach to Zaanse Schans for a guided walk, clog-making demonstration, Dutch cheese tasting, and free time among historic windmills. Guides such as Rob, William, and Eveline add lively local context. The $22 tour is a handy choice when you want traditional Holland without arranging transport yourself.

“excellent tour. guide was very good and knowledgeable. also witty too”

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