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15 Food Walking Tours in the USA to Book This Year

46 tours  ·  from $59 a head

The 15 best food walking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much of it is eating. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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

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

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

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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Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour - River Street: Cobblestones and Cotton Warehouses
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Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

2.Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,229 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Gail, Lisa, Shannon, or Chris, stopping at up to six eateries and food shops. Tastings can add up to lunch, with Southern dishes, sweets, honey, and drinks available for purchase. Expect history, architecture, cobblestones, and a small group of up to 14 people.

“A good mix of food and history. Even though it was raining we enjoyed the tour Our guide was rather soft spoken; felt like we missed some information”

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Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour - Starting beside Vicente Martinez-Ybor’s statue
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Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour

3.Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,210 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Walk historic Ybor City with guides such as Cindy, Surch, Kristie, or Surge, stopping for generous Cuban, German, Italian, sweet, and coffee tastings. The relaxed three-hour route begins near Jimmy John’s, includes the statue of Vicente Martinez-Ybor and Jose Marti Park, and returns to the starting point. Come hungry and tell the operator about dietary needs when booking.

“My husband & I had lots of fun & found it very educational. We also enjoyed the food & the pace of the tour.”

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Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour - Chippewa Square and Savannah’s movie-famous side
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Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour

4.Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,413 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $92

Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic Landmark District with a local guide and 14 or fewer people. Taste Southern dishes such as biscuits, shrimp and grits, boiled peanuts, fried green tomatoes, and ice cream, while hearing stories about the city. Guides may include Shannon, Christopher, Gail, Cindy, Bec, or Erin.

“Our tour guide was great! She gave us lots of history of the city and took us to some great restaurants.”

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Miami: Little Havana Food Walking Tour with Tastings - Starting outside the Tower Theater
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Miami: Little Havana Food Walking Tour with Tastings

5.Miami: Little Havana Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,181 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Spend 150 minutes walking Little Havana with an English-speaking guide such as Bianca, Mariela, Toni, or Orlando. Stop at family-run eateries for Cuban food, malanga frita, plantain cups, pastries, coffee, guarapo, and a mojito. You will also see cigar rollers, Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Boulevard, and El Callejon del Gallo.

“Bianca was a great tourist, we got lunch and some deserts and juice and even a mojito drink for those who wanted it. Bianca explained alot of history to us. If I am ever back in Miami with friends or family I will definately be looking up Bianca to re do the tour with family or friends.”

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Walking Food & Drink Tour of Downtown Nashville - Starting at Standard Proof Whiskey Co.
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Walking Food & Drink Tour of Downtown Nashville

6.Walking Food & Drink Tour of Downtown Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,140 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours walking central Nashville with guides such as Genevieve, Christine, Matthew, or Krystin. You’ll eat scratch-made food at four locally owned restaurants, make one specialty stop, and enjoy a beer plus two craft cocktails while hearing stories about Broadway, the Ryman, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Printers Alley.

“Loved Kristin food and all the history one of the best food tours we have taken. Kristin had all the answers about Nashville we loved her”

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French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans - Laura’s pralines and the sweet side of the Quarter
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French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans

7.French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Taste po-boys, muffuletta, red beans and rice, pralines, pastries, and Southern dishes while walking the French Quarter with a local guide. Charles, Kimberly, Roger, Linda, Lyndel, and others lead the tour, which lasts about three hours and serves enough food for a hearty meal. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are not available.

“Charles our tour guide was great! Food was excellent and perfect amount to try things without worrying about being able to finish a whole portion.”

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Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour - Paul Revere House and the oldest streets
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Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour

8.Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,082 reviews · 2 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Walk Boston’s North End with a local guide such as Scotty or Big Al, tasting three full-size pizza slices while visiting Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp’s Hill, Old Ironsides, and Bunker Hill viewpoints. The 2.5-hour tour ends with a cannoli from Modern Pastry. Expect cobblestones, history, a small group, and plenty of food.

“We had an amazing time on the Pizza Tour with Scotty! He was not only incredibly informative. Sharing fun facts and history in such an engaging way, but also absolutely hilarious, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food itself was outstanding. Every stop had delicious pizza that was worth savoring. Highly recommend this tour if you want to laugh, learn, and eat some of the best pizza around!”

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Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour - Starting with biscuits near Western Avenue
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Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour

9.Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 930 reviews · from $62Best value

Walk Pike Place Market with a local guide and taste eight or more specialties, including clam chowder, smoked salmon, Persian kebab, pastries, produce, fish fry, truffle salt, and Italian gelato. Guides such as Woody, Nola, Chip, and Rowan add market stories and practical tips. The two-hour tour ends near Bottega Italiana Gelato.

“Awesome tour, Great food and very interesting. Highly recommend! Our tour guide, Woody was very informative! Best highlight of Seattle!”

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Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour - Charleston City Market and the city’s food roots
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Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour

10.Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 881 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Walk Charleston’s City Market and French Quarter with a small group of up to 12. Over 2.5 hours, guides such as Diane, Jade, Fran, and Faith pair generous tastings with local food history. Expect grits, barbecue, hush puppies, pralines, collard greens, and other Lowcountry favorites, with several restaurant stops and about a mile of walking.

“Faith was a great your guide! Her stories and knowledge were awesome and the food was excellent! I would highly recommend.”

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Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour - Starting with Top Pot Doughnuts on 5th Avenue
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Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

11.Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 772 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

This two-hour Seattle walking tour visits Top Pot Doughnuts, Doce Donut Co., Dahlia Bakery, and Daily Dozen Doughnuts at Pike Place Market. A local guide such as Deb, Athina, or Jesseca leads the way, sharing Seattle stories while you sample a range of doughnuts. The small group is capped at 15 people.

“A bit pricey but definitely worth it. Im not big on sweets but my gf loved every minute of it. Got to try a variety of donuts. Our tour guide Deb made the experience”

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Savannah: Historic District Foodie Walking Tour - Meeting at Savannah Taste Experience Marketplace
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Savannah: Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

12.Savannah: Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 613 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Cindy, Gail, Bec, or Tori. Visit six food shops and restaurants, taste enough for lunch, hear stories about the city, and finish near City Market. Seafood allergies, vegetarian diets, and pescatarian requests can usually be accommodated, but gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan tastings are not available.

“The Savannah Historic District Foodie Walking Tour was a perfect activity for our family of 7 (ages 19-83). We were all entertained with Joshua's historical narratives as well as his takes on the food culture. Locations were all excellent; staff, prepared; servings, right size. We give Joshua 5 stars for a fun outing!”

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French Quarter walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans - From French Market flavors to Laura’s Candies
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French Quarter walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans

13.French Quarter walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three hours walking from the French Market through the French Quarter, stopping at local eateries for gumbo, jambalaya, Cajun dishes, pralines, and other Louisiana favorites. Guides such as Charles, Roger, Kimberly, Reagan, and Richard add food lore and neighborhood history. Tastings replace lunch, but vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated.

“Kim, was great leading us through the French Quarter. He was informative and had alot of history to share. Definitely made us feel welcome! My wife an i really enjoyed this tour! Ask for Kim to lead you. We learn alot about the rich history of the French Quarter. The various people that called it home. And the food that is plentiful.”

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Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington - The Old Fayette County Court House and the city’s civic story
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Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington

14.Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 558 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Start at the VisitLEX center for a three-hour walk through downtown Lexington. Guides such as Erin, Elena, Kaylee, Alaina, and Lilly combine five food stops with stories about African-American heritage, historic buildings, the Opera House, and local culture. Expect generous portions, less than a mile of walking, and no included alcohol.

“Delightful tour of downtown with delicious “bites”. Very knowledgeable guide who was entertaining and a native of Lexington.”

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The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour - El Paseo starts the afternoon with wine and a courtyard
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The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour

15.The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 551 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

This small-group Santa Barbara tour combines five food and drink stops with local history and easy downtown walking. You may taste wine, tacos, Asian dishes, Italian food, olive oil, and dessert, while guides such as Kirk, Maddy, and Nancy share stories about the city. It runs about 3.5 hours, costs $175 per person, and has a maximum of six people.

“The tour, food and host were wonderful. It was especially fun since it coincided with Fiesta which made for a colorful time!”

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