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15 Gourmet and Michelin Food Tours Worth the Splurge

118 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Once past a hundred dollars a head the question is what the money buys: a starred kitchen, a private guide, or simply a longer lunch. These 15 say which, with prices and what is poured alongside.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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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Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines - Notre Dame: pastries, oysters, galettes, and island streets
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Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

3.Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,754 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Choose Montmartre or Notre Dame for a 3.5-hour Paris food walk capped at 12 people. Taste macarons, bread, cheeses, wines, pastries, and a secret dish while your guide explains French food and local history. Montmartre adds crêpes, chocolates, and charcuterie; Notre Dame includes oysters, galettes, tarts, and island landmarks.

“My bestie and I did the Montmarte tour and had a great time with our guide Gaspard! He explained the history of the area, the places we were going to, and the different types of food we were tasting. He helped pair different foods with the best wine. He also gave recommendations on what to do in Paris. I’ve been on several food tours and this was one of my favorites. Come hungry and enjoy!”

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Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise - Choosing between the TSS Earnslaw and Spirit of Queenstown
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Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

4.Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak on the TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown, then enjoy a generous local-produce BBQ at Colonel’s Homestead. You’ll see sheep herding and shearing, meet farm animals, and return across Lake Whakatipu. The show has featured handlers such as Pete, Josh, and Joe, with dogs including Echo, Mia, and Kim.

“What a lovely steam boat to travel on, TSS Earnslaw. You even can stand on a viewing platform above the guys in the engine room and watch them shovelling coal etc. Beautiful ride. Walter peak ,so pretty English style gardens by venue where you dine. 5 star food . The grilled meats just melted in my mouth ,so flavoursome and tender. Lots of choices for starters ,mains and desserts. Would recommend the Veal and sticky toffee ! Professional service for drinks etc. Dinning self service as much as you like. After dinning you see a demonstration of sheep shearing and herding. All great fun and experience .”

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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise - Choosing the right table
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

5.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Board at Port de la Bourdonnais beneath the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise. You’ll enjoy a private table, aperitif, French-style three-course lunch, wine, coffee, and live music while passing Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Neuf, and the Statue of Liberty. Window seating costs extra.

“We had an awesome day, the food, wine and staff were amazing. The views were incredible, would recommend this tour everybody.”

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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour - Montmartre’s food shops and artistic past
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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

6.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Start near the Moulin Rouge and climb Montmartre with a local guide such as Julie, Marie, Oscar, or Pierre-Edouard. Stop at eight food spots for macarons, cheeses, cured meats, chocolates, pastries, and wine, while seeing the Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, Moulin de la Galette, and Sacré-Coeur. Expect a small group, hill walking, and limited bathroom access.

“Our guide Julie couldn’t have been a better person to show us around Montmarte. She was a true resident who’d been living in the area for a number of years. She was really kind, funny, super knowledgeable about the food and best cultural facts about the area. The desserts were the best part, but I felt like there was still a little to be desired in terms of stops, I would’ve loved to enjoyed a crepe or partake in more of the shops before the climb. That said, to finish in a solid brasserie right next to such an iconic view and landmark, made the hike worth it. Julie did…”

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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

7.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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Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour with 9 tastings - Starting in Chinatown at 9:30 am
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Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour with 9 tastings

8.Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour with 9 tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,890 reviews · from $79

Follow an English-speaking guide through Chinatown, Maxwell Food Centre, South Bridge Road, and Sago Street for 9 to 10 hawker tastings. Expect generous portions, local drinks, cultural stories, and stops connected to Michelin Guide and Bib Gourmand stalls. Guides may include Vincent, Lisa, William, Swee Lin, Jon, or Rui Heng.

“Great tour by Big Jon through multiple hawker centres in Chinatown. Well prepared, diverse and interesting selections, with cultural insights. 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

9.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

10.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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Bangkok: Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk - Lim Lao Ngow and the first bowl of noodles
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Bangkok: Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

11.Bangkok: Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,274 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $20

Meet your English-speaking guide at River City Bangkok, then ride by tuk tuk to Michelin-listed food stops around Chinatown. Try fishball noodles, Chinese doughnuts, rolled rice noodles, and crab fried rice. Optional stops include Jay Fai and Teens of Thailand, though food, drinks, and possible long waits there cost extra.

“Our 3 hour tour was amazing, our guide Tum Tum was so engaging and happy… we had alot of fun! Would highly recommend this to others without hesitation.”

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Dubai Harbour Super Yacht Experience with gourmet & Drinks - What you see from the water
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Dubai Harbour Super Yacht Experience with gourmet & Drinks

12.Dubai Harbour Super Yacht Experience with gourmet & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,252 reviews · from $98

Spend about three hours aboard an Xclusive Yachts super yacht at Dubai Harbour. Choose a morning breakfast, brunch, sunset, dinner, or night sailing, with food, sparkling drinks, a live DJ, Wi-Fi, virtual sightseeing commentary, and selected swimming stops. The yacht returns to the same meeting point.

“would recommend for anyone who likes booze cruises, did this for my birthday and was happy to have an open bar experience with a DJ since it was Ramadan and most things were closed. thank you!”

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Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans - The morning ride through Cajun Country
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Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

13.Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,246 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $279

Leave downtown New Orleans in a 14-passenger van for a Cajun-country airboat ride, Laura Plantation, and Houmas House. Guides such as Giselle, René, Robert, and Steve add local history along the way. The day includes a gourmet buffet lunch, plantation admissions, and hotel pickup.

“Where to start! From the first communocation with Isabelle to Steve's abundant knowledge during every moment of the trip, to the air baot ride, and the plantation tours. An absolutely wonderful experience. Would highly reccomend!”

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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet - Afandou Beach: a long shore and a generous swim stop
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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

14.Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,230 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $107

Set out from Mandraki Harbour for a six-hour cruise along Rhodes with Captain Alexander and the Romantika crew. Swim at Kallithea Springs, Afandou Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay, then enjoy a Greek buffet, cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Seating is limited to 40 people, with bean bags and sun beds available.

“Very nice trip! Great food, the hostess was great. Captain was fun. The places we stopped at were beautiful. Lots of space and great seating arrangements. Wine and beer were good. So were the drinks, even though the options were limited to some preset cocktails and the alcohol in them was weak. The barman could be more accommodating.”

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise - Lake Wakatipu gives you time to slow down
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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

15.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,196 reviews · from $98

Sail from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown. Allow about 3.5 hours for the lake cruise, seasonal BBQ buffet, gardens, and sheep-shearing and sheepdog demonstrations. The TSS Earnslaw is the more atmospheric choice, with an open engine room and old-fashioned steamship character.

“The lake view during the cruise was quite beautiful, and the BBQ lunch was nice! They got all kinds of meat, so don’t miss it if you are a meat lover!”

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