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History and Food Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

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

Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History - Stop one: getting your bearings with a first drink
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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

1.Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,261 reviews · 3 hours · from $78Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Travel Bar near Las Ramblas, then walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter for about three hours. Expect four food stops, generous tapas, wine, vermouth, sangria, and stories about Catalan food and city life. Groups cap at 16 adults, with guides such as Andrew, Santiago, Ewan, and Juan Carlos leading the evening.

“Jose was knowledgeable and informative. We loved the places he took us for tapas and cocktails!”

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Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions - Meeting at the fountain beside Las Setas
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Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

2.Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,468 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Spend 3½ hours walking Seville with a local guide such as Alejandro, Pilar, Sasha, or Stephanie. Visit four traditional bars, taste enough food for a meal, sample four wines or other drinks, and learn how tapas, flamenco, football, and family cooking shape daily life.

“This was my favorite tour in Spain, mainly because Dorota was incredible. She is so knowledgeable about the history of Seville, the food, the wine, the culture.. we learned so much from her in such a memorable way, and she was fun and engaging. You could feel her passion for Seville and for her job. Can’t say enough great things about her.”

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Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour - Casa Labra starts the tapeo lesson
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Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour

3.Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,664 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend three to three and a half hours tasting Madrid at four traditional bars, from vermouth and Asturian cider to garlic shrimp at La Casa del Abuelo. Your English-speaking guide leads a historic-center walk past the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol. Guides may include Sam, Arantxa, Cassie, Javier, or José.

“Excellent tour - Asier was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Food and drinks were excellent, and a good amount.”

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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

4.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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Victoria Guided Food and History Tour - Starting with beer and a walk through Chinatown
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Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

5.Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Walk from Phillips Brewing to Victoria’s Inner Harbour with Andy, a local guide and business owner. Along the way, sample chocolate, tea, biscuits, spring rolls, pierogi, and other local foods while hearing stories about Chinatown, Fort Victoria, and the city’s food culture. Groups are limited to 12, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Enjoyed hearing the history of Victoria, as well as all the food tastings. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Victoria.”

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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History - The value of learning how to order tapas
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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

6.Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,928 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about three hours in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, stopping at four local bars or kitchens for tapas paired with wine, sangria, vermouth, cava, and other drinks. Guides such as Santiago, Lila, Ewan, and Juan Carlos bring different personalities and levels of history commentary. The tour begins and ends near La Rambla.

“The food was delicious and there was a nice variety of. The vermouth, sangria and wines were very good and there was plenty of you wanted it. It made for a very tasty evening meal. Our British guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour - What You May Eat Along the Way
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

7.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk about five to eight easy city blocks through Gastown with an English-speaking guide such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Stop at several eateries for six to seven food tastings and three to four drink tastings, including possible karaage, pasta, poutine, waffles, beer, and wine. Come hungry, dress for rain, and book ahead.

“Really fun, decent selection of foods and drinks. Fun group that we were with and the guide was awesome”

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Boston Food & History: Pizza, North End & Freedom Trail - Eating your way through the North End
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Boston Food & History: Pizza, North End & Freedom Trail

8.Boston Food & History: Pizza, North End & Freedom Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,772 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about five hours on foot with a small group of up to 12, starting at Boston Harbor and the North End. You’ll taste bread, pizza, an Italian deli sandwich, coffee, and a pastry before following the Freedom Trail to Beacon Hill and Boston Public Garden. Guides such as Lexie, Bob, Claire, and Nabil bring local stories to the route.

“The food tour of the tour was awesome! We enjoyed the Freedom Trail but as it got really hot we could have stopped at Beacon Hill and been happy. I would recommend if it is a warm day providing a water bottle for each guest would be highly appreciated!”

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Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks - Warm sausage rolls and a secret bite
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Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks

9.Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,718 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Walk central Dublin with a guide such as Ann, Lee, Francesca, or Ciaran, stopping for eight Irish food and drink tastings. You’ll make Irish coffee, try warm sausage rolls, cheese, an oyster, stew with soda bread, local beer, brownie, and artisanal ice cream. The three-hour tour ends near Grafton Street.

“Lee was so warm, knowledgeable and welcoming. We had a wonderful time. The tour was well thought out with engaging and relevant stories.”

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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk - The first tastings: snacks, sweets, and street food
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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

10.The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,698 reviews · from $43Best value

Meet guides such as Sonali, Dolly, Parul, or Raghu at Connaught Place for a five-hour Old Delhi food and heritage walk. Expect 10 to 15 tastings, spice and silver markets, narrow lanes, chai, a rickshaw ride, and stories about local life. Food and bottled water are included, but hotel transfers are not.

“I went on an empty stomach and enjoyed walking around the parts of old Delhi stuffing myself full with delicious food while learning some history of the area.”

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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour - Starting with gumbo at 3rd Block Depot
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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

11.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,544 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Start at 3rd Block Depot and walk through the French Quarter with a food-focused guide such as Beth, Meg, Dylan, or John. Taste gumbo, hot sauces, pralines, catfish po’boys, muffulettas, boudin, red beans and rice, and bread pudding at five eateries. The pace is social and filling, with vegetarian service available but no vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free option.

“Despite it being a very rainy afternoon, we really enjoyed the tour. Beth is a great guide and shared tons of information and history about not only the local foods we sampled but also the city itself. This tour is the perfect combination for for travelers with a limited amount of time to to get a taste of New Orleans. The tour does go off rain or shine, so be sure to check the forecast and be prepared with jackets/ umbrellas. Thanks for an enjoyable experience!”

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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour - Starting beside the Salinas Museum and Teatro Massimo
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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

12.Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,486 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Join Fabrizio for a three-hour walk through Palermo’s old town, pairing landmarks with five Sicilian street-food tastings. You’ll visit Capo Market, see the Cathedral and Quattro Canti, and try sfincione, panelle, crocché, arancine, cannolo, and a drink. Cruise pickup is available by request.

“Fabrizio was very informative and funny he went the extra mile for someone in our group who was celiac and had forgotten to specify and guided us to the best places to get what we wanted. I would highly recommend this tour especially with Fabrizio”

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Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk - Brick-oven pizza, pastry, and Italian coffee
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Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk

13.Boston’s North End Food Tour: Italian Flavors & Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,322 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Walk about 2 km from the Greenway Carousel into Boston’s North End, stopping for warm bakery bread, salumeria sandwiches, brick-oven pizza, pastry, and espresso or cappuccino. Your guide also covers Paul Revere and takes you into Old North Church. Groups cap at 12, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available by request.

“Don't bother to eat before you go on this tour. You'll be well fed! Our guide, Elon, shared historical facts and anecdotes along the way, so it was more than just a food tour. Our group had eleven in it and you could always hear him and know what was going on. The tour lasted 2.5 hours and that was just right.”

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Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City - San Juan Market: two hours of serious tasting
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Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

14.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about five hours eating through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with an English-speaking guide such as Angel, Tania, Jimena, or Josette. Visit San Juan Market, try mole enchiladas, mixiote, ceviche tostadas, Mexican sweets, and more, while learning about the city’s food, buildings, and culture. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“We had a wonderful time our guide Tamara was excellent very knowledgeable and charismatic , our family of 4 includes my husband and my 2 girls ages 20 and 17 . we have done several food tours in other countries as well and this experience was superb . We will definitely recommend it to anyone. Get Tamara if you can she speaks multiple languages, really loves her job and it definitely shows !!!”

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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

15.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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