The World’s 12 Best Half-Day Food Tours

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 :)”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Spend four and a half hours touring Brooklyn by climate-controlled bus with a licensed guide such as Laurie or Rick. Taste coal-fired pizza, pierogi, kielbasa, falafel, shawarma, cannoli, and chocolate while exploring Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Vegetarian options require advance notice.

“Our tour guide , Laurie, made the trip even more fun. She’s the best!!!! She gave us so much history and side stories. She was a super host!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Adelaide: Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 417 reviews · 5h 30m · from $63

Travel from Adelaide to McLaren Vale in a small group of up to 20 people, with wine tastings at Haselgrove and Chapel Hill, a photo stop at the d’Arenberg Cube, and a coastal pause in Glenelg. Guides such as Craig, Bruce, Jordan, and Peter add local stories along the way.

“Fantastic journey to the vineyards with knowledgeable driver. Great introduction to wine tasting would definitely recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Taormina: Half-Day Pizza Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 353 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

At Ristorante and Pizzeria Porta Messina, a chef such as Maurizio, Paolo, Luca, or Francesca guides you through dough, sauces, toppings, and baking. The class often includes fresh pasta, cheese, salami, wine, cannoli, and limoncello, followed by a shared meal and a pizza certificate.

“So much fun! Chefs were excellent, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Learned a lot, had a ton of fun, drank delicious wine and ate amazing food. Highly recommend this class.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Nice: Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Travel from Nice in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan with an English- or French-speaking guide. Explore medieval Saint Paul de Vence, then taste local wines at a Saint Jeannet winery, often with a family host who explains the grapes and winemaking.

“The tour was really enjoyable and ran very smoothly. Our guide was lovely and very knowledgable of the local area and the history. For a 4 hour tour, there was a little more driving than we realised, but the town of St Paul de Vence was so characterful woth stunning views - wish we could have stayed longer. The wine tasting was great, we tried 2 whites, 2 reds, a rose and a desert wine, whilst learning some about the wines, the region and the processes. We didn’t have much prior knowledge but it was interesting and engaging and the wines were great! If you have time I would recommend…”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Ride about 11 miles through central Shanghai with an English-speaking guide such as Ellen, Alisa, Alyssa, or Li. The route links the French Concession, Xintiandi, Taikang Road, Old Town, and the Bund, with stops for local food, snacks, photos, and short walks. Bikes, helmets, water, entrance fees, and free photos are included.

“Fantastic way to explore Shanghai and to also get decent fitness. Very easy and anyone can complete. The food aspect intertwined into it was wonderful too. Alyssa our guide was super. Very friendly and knowledgable and a true asset to the tour company. Would highly recommend !”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.From Verona: Amarone Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $106

Ride from Verona into Valpolicella with an English-speaking driver-guide and sommelier. Visit San Giorgio di Valpolicella, see its Romanesque church, then taste Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone, and Recioto at a local winery with bread, cheese, and salami.

“Our tour guide, Michele, was a delightful young man who had a great command of English. He drove us outside of Verona to a small hillside village for a great view of the valley and a walk through a Romanesque church before taking us to a small, local winery, La Marega. We we were given a tour and explanation of the way the traditional Valpolicella and Amarone wines are made and then had a delicious tasting of 4 wines made at this winery. We also had locally made sausage, cheese, bread,and hams. Michele translated for our host to us and for us when we had any questions. It was a…”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Half-Day Hanoi Foodie Tour by Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $50Best value

Ride through Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, visiting St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake, and the Old Quarter. You’ll eat at a local food shop, try traditional egg coffee, and return to your Old Quarter hotel. Guides such as Liam, Anna, Ruby, and Tom are noted for safe driving and flexible food choices.

“We loved every minute of this tour and it was the most memorable part of our trip to Hanoi. Our tour guides were Rachel, Aaron, Travis, Dan and Baki. These guys were charismatic, knowledgeable and passionate about their city. Every stop was amazing, the food incredible and original - never would have found it without them. Must do if you’re in Hanoi!!! Thanks guys!”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.From Manhattan: Half-Day Brooklyn Food and Culture Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 4h 30m · from $189

Spend 4.5 hours touring Brooklyn by comfortable coach with a native New Yorker guide such as Laurie, Rick, or Moody. Taste Neapolitan pizza, cannoli, Polish pierogies, kielbasa, chocolate, empanadas, and Italian pastries, then choose between a Brooklyn Bridge walk or a ride back to Greenwich Village.

“Rick was an excellent quide. I understood everything he told. (My nature lanquaqe is finnish!) Food was very delicious in the tour. I liked especially THE pizza❤️”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Half-Day Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Dim Sum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $148

Spend four hours exploring Beijing’s hutongs with a private English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and return transfer. Walk Nanluoguxiang, Yu’er and Mao’er Hutongs, the Bell and Drum Towers, Yandai Xie Street, and Houhai. Sample bubble tea, red bean dessert, and mantou buns, then enjoy lunch when the selected option includes it.

“One of our highlights of Beijing. Our guide was wonderful. Learned much that most tourists miss about the entryways of the houses.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Farm-To-Table Healthy Cooking Class: Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · from $70

Leave Ho Chi Minh City for a hands-on farm and cooking class with guides such as Linh or Alice. Pick herbs and vegetables, visit a mushroom house, learn about Vietnamese medicinal plants and rice cultivation, then cook four or more traditional dishes. Lunch, transport, recipes, a certificate, and souvenirs are included.

“What a great day we had in the countryside - we picked fresh herbs and veges from the organic gardens to use for the delicious, and oh-so-simple recipes we made for a sumptuous lunch! If you love cooking and want a few great Vietnamese recipes- as well as an opportunity to meet wonderful, like- minded people- this is a must do! Thank you all!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Dijon: Half-Day Guided Gourmet Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 33 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Ride an easy three-hour route from Chenôve through Marsannay-la-Côte, Fixin, Brochon, and Gevrey-Chambertin. Your French and English-speaking guide explains Burgundy’s wine culture, then serves white wine, black currant wine, cheese, bread, and local meat. This is a countryside bike ride with tastings, not a winery tour.

“Loved peddling through the wine towns around the country area of Dijon with Guide Julian. It's so refreshing to get out of the wonderful town of Dijon after all the walking to see it all & to see the vineyards by another form of transport. An easy cycle ride . Great to hear some history & facts on wine making while peddling along too as Julian was very passionate about it all. Enjoyed the morning tea break of local wine tasting , cheese & ham terrine.”

Check availability →Read our full review