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Where to Eat Well: the 15 Best Long Lunches Worldwide

55 tours  ·  from $47 a head

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

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

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

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

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

2.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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Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option - Coffee, Pastel de Nata, and a Gentle Start
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Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option

3.Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,303 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Walk central Porto with a guide such as Maria, Igor, Fabio, or João, stopping for pastel de nata, bifana, codfish cake, cheese, charcuterie, Port, and Ginjinha. The three-hour tour includes ten tastings and drinks. Add an hour for Francesinha and piri-piri chicken. Expect local cafés, market streets, and steady walking.

“Our tour guide Maria was wonderful. She shared so much history and information about the food, culture, people and area. The food and drinks were great. I love that we went to local places. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week - Kies Family Wines brings warmth to the first tasting
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Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week

4.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,475 reviews · from $128

Travel from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley in a small group of up to 20. Visit Kies Family Wines, Turkey Flat, and Rosenvale, with tastings, a regional platter lunch, Mengler Hill views, and stops at the Whispering Wall, Tanunda, and the Avenue of Palms. Guides such as JR, Russell, Aaron, and Baden add local stories and humor.

“Gave this 3 stars as I don't have another wine tasting tour to compare with. Our driver Thomas was fabulous, very knowledgeable and lots of fun, which makes for a great day. We really enjoyed Kies winery, the wine tasting experience Read more”

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Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch - Kies Family Wines and the first cellar-door tasting
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Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

5.Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,452 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours travelling from Adelaide to three family-owned Barossa wineries, with tastings at Kies, Turkey Flat, and Rosenvale. Your guide, possibly JR, Russell, Baden, or James, handles the driving and local stories. Expect a regional platter lunch, small-coach sightseeing, Tanunda, the Whispering Wall, Menglers Hill, and Seppeltsfield’s Date Palms.

“Made some new friends and JR was excellent. Made our host happy at Turkey Flat with our purchases.”

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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

6.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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Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch - The 7:00 a.m. start and ride from Bologna
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Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

7.Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $216

Leave Bologna at 7:00 a.m. with Italian Days for a full day among Emilia-Romagna’s best-known foods. Watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made, visit a traditional balsamic vinegar producer, learn how prosciutto is cured, and finish with pasta, wine, music, and dancing. Guides such as Elena, Alessandro, and Federico bring the food stories to life.

“This was a fantastic experience we won’t soon forget! First, it was incredibly informative—we learned all about the making of balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Second, it was a true culinary experience: we enjoyed delicious food and tasted some excellent wines. And third, it was just a lot of fun! We met great people, and our festive lunch was both delicious and memorable. A big thank you to our tour guide, Elena—she went above and beyond to make this experience unforgettable.”

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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

8.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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Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems - Tanunda brings coffee, donuts, and a short walk
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Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems

9.Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · from $121

Travel from Adelaide to four Barossa wineries with an English-speaking guide such as Simm, Ashley, Harry, Jay, or Jerry. The day includes wine tastings, lunch at Kies Family Wines, Tanunda, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, chocolate, and hotel pickup from Adelaide CBD or Glenelg.

“Good itinerary, unfortunately the chocolate factory was closed☹ That was to be the highlight of my day as I am a non drinker.”

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Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Farm to Table Lunch - Paia and Ho‘okipa: the right start to the day
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Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Farm to Table Lunch

10.Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Farm to Table Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $259

Spend 9 to 11 hours on Maui’s Road to Hana with a guide such as Bryan, Chase, Eric, Chad, or Shelley. Your small group van follows 620 curves and 50 bridges, stopping at Ho‘okipa, Ke‘anae, Pua‘a Ka‘a Falls, Wai‘anapanapa, and Hana Farms for pizza, salad, drinks, and snacks.

“This was an amazing tour of the road to Hana. We are so glad we chose to do a tour instead of driving ourselves because we would have missed all the amazing views and scenery. Plus, our tour guide Bryan was great. He is very knowledgeable and funny. Plus, he has great taste in music and plays a lot of Taylor Swift too. The lunch at Hana Farms was fantastic. The pizza and salad were so fresh. And their were plenty of drinks nd snacks provided too.”

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Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks - Pastries and chocolate near Naschmarkt
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Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks

11.Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 749 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $171

Spend about five hours eating your way through Vienna with guides such as Peter, Maria, Christoph, and Kristoff. Visit Naschmarkt, Favoriten, Brunnenmarkt, and Neubau for pastries, chocolate, lunch, street food, and coffee. The small-group tour includes three drinks, public transport costs extra, and private hotel pickup is available.

“Maria was a perfect host. She explained where we were going and the food we ate. She also gave us some history of the districts we visited.”

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Paris: Bustronome Gourmet Lunch Tour - Starting at Place Charles de Gaulle Etoile
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Paris: Bustronome Gourmet Lunch Tour

12.Paris: Bustronome Gourmet Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 571 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Board Bustronome near the Arc de Triomphe for a two-hour gourmet lunch tour through Paris. You’ll enjoy four seasonal courses, including fish, meat, and dessert, while the glass roof frames city views. French- and English-speaking hosts provide restaurant-style service, though drinks and landmark narration cost extra or may require your own earbuds.

“A great way to see the sights of Paris while having a first class meal. Clever design means the water and wine are secure, the servers are very talented at ensuring the food arrives in one piece and the driver makes sure the journey is smooth. The food is fantastic- much better than we had on a boat cruise. Highly recommended!”

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Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner - What you actually eat and drink
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Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner

13.Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Join Brian, Pedro, Ryan, or another English-speaking local guide for a 3.5-hour walk through central Madrid. Visit four traditional bars for Spanish wines, regional tapas, acorn-fed Iberian ham, cold cuts, and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés. Groups are limited to 12, and lunch or dinner departures are offered on selected dates.

“This tapas tour exceeded all of our expectations. We arrived at the meeting spot and were surprised to learn that we were the only two people on the tour which we were told was an extremely rare occurrence. After a brief explanation of what our tour would encompass by our guide , Brian, we set off. At the first stop we were treated to two different glasses of wine and four small tapas. I loved the cod soup Next we were off to a small place where again we were treated to four small tapas, broth and bread. My favorite was the pork belly and my husband loved the potato…”

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Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch - Osaka Castle: history, views, and a useful photo stop
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Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch

14.Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 411 reviews · 7 hours · from $56Best value

Spend seven active hours seeing Osaka with local English-speaking guide Takanobu, known as Taka. Travel by subway and on foot to Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple, Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori. Ramen lunch is included, while transport and attraction admission are extra. Expect a small group and roughly 11 kilometers of walking.

“Taka was brilliant tour guide. It was so hot and he ensured we were in shade as much as possible. He had lots of knowledge and it was a very enjoyable tour. I would recommend”

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Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch. - Winery tastings with a broad range of styles
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Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

15.Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $157

Spend about seven hours visiting Margaret River wineries, a brewery, and local food producers in an air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Adam, Peter, Rhys, and John mix regional history with wine and beer tasting. Lunch includes Australian bush foods, with vegetarian meals available by request. Pickup covers Margaret River, Busselton, and Dunsborough.

“The group was just a dozen of us so a perfect size for meeting new people while still feeling like an intimate group. Everyone was picked up at their accommodations yet it felt as if we never went out of our way. We were taken to a whole verity of different places, all charming. Our host was fantastic! Can’t wait to go again”

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