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The 15 Best Private Food Tours in the World

74 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Going private buys pace and the freedom to skip a course. These 15 compare what that costs per head against the group version, and what the guide will adjust for you.

Lisbon Exclusive PRIVATE Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - The Portuguese classics you may taste
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Lisbon Exclusive PRIVATE Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

1.Lisbon Exclusive PRIVATE Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,113 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Walk central Lisbon with a private Withlocals guide and taste Portuguese favorites such as pastel de nata, cod croquettes, bifana, cheese, sausage, beer, wine, and ginjinha. Choose six or 10 tastings, ask for dietary alternatives, and pair the food with city sights and local stories. Guides may include Ana, Alfredo, Angelo, or Rodrigo.

“Lucy was so great. We got to taste a bunch of traditional foods and got a personalized tour of the city as we went.”

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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour: 10 Tastings of 3 Cultures - Little India brings breads, spices, and variety
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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour: 10 Tastings of 3 Cultures

2.The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour: 10 Tastings of 3 Cultures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,017 reviews · from $152

Spend about three hours with a private local foodie guide such as Marcus, Arthur, or John, sampling Malay, Chinese, and Indian dishes in Kampong Gelam, Little India, and Chinatown. Expect 10 food and drink tastings, neighborhood history, and help with dietary needs. Tastings are small, but the total meal is generous.

“We did this food tour as a family on our first trip to Singapore. Guide messaged beforehand to confirm where we wanted to go and any dietary restrictions, I made sure to tell him I was gluten free but was happy to miss out on a few options, I Read more”

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Rome Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - Crossing Ponte Sisto with food in hand
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Rome Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

3.Rome Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 902 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140

Spend about three hours walking through central Rome with your own local foodie guide. Choose six or 10 tastings, with stops that may include buffalo mozzarella, Roman street food, gelato, pastries, and espresso. The route begins at Campo de’ Fiori and continues toward Ponte Sisto and Trastevere, with local history woven into the meal.

“Entire tour was nice, being able to taste the different foods of Roma. Our tour guide Vanna was excellent and extremely nice, knowledgeable and had a great personality.”

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Lisbon Private Food Tour – Taste 10+ Local Dishes & Wines - Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest district
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Lisbon Private Food Tour – Taste 10+ Local Dishes & Wines

4.Lisbon Private Food Tour – Taste 10+ Local Dishes & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 896 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $370Top rated

Spend about three hours walking from Rua dos Bacalhoeiros to Restauradores Square, tasting Portuguese cheeses, petiscos, fish, bifana, pastel de nata, Port, vinho verde, and a secret dish. Your private guide links each bite to Lisbon’s history. Guides such as Marta, Jorge, and Wanda are known for lively storytelling and personal service.

“Marta was an exceptional guide with an incredible knowledge of her beautiful city. She treated us to hidden culinary gems and the stories behind them. The best tour we had in Portugal.”

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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings - Dongmen Market and the first serious bites
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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

5.The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 716 reviews · from $90

Spend about three hours eating your way through Taipei’s Zhongzheng District with a private local guide. You’ll visit Dongmen Market, try up to 10 Taiwanese dishes and drinks, and pause at the old Taipei Prison Wall. Guides such as Garen, June, Eva, Sonia, and Judy tailor tastings to your interests and dietary needs.

“This is a fantastic way to learn about the food culture in Taipei! We got to try so many yummy dishes throughout the tour and definitely left with full bellies and wanting more time to try more! Eva was an incredible tour guide as the dishes and restaurants she selected showcased the diversity of cuisine in Taipei.”

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Florence Exclusive PRIVATE Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - Sant’Ambrogio Market and the taste of local life
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Florence Exclusive PRIVATE Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

6.Florence Exclusive PRIVATE Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 654 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $137

You’ll walk Florence with a private local foodie, stopping for six or 10 tastings such as Chianti, finocchiona, pecorino, coccolo ripieno, coffee, and gelato. Guides including Ana, Maria, Eden, Giorgio, and Yu mix food with city stories, markets, and quieter streets. Vegetarian alternatives are available with advance notice.

“We had such a great time on this food tour in Florence! Giorgio was an amazing guide—super friendly and knowledgable. He took us to some awesome spots. Everything we tried was delicious, and we learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend, especially if you can get Giorgio as your guide!”

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Porto Private Food and Drink Tasting Tour with Local - Bolhão Market and the taste of everyday Porto
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Porto Private Food and Drink Tasting Tour with Local

7.Porto Private Food and Drink Tasting Tour with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend three hours walking Porto with a private local host and ten included tastings. Expect Port, pastel de nata, market foods, pork sandwiches, cod cakes, cheese, pastries, and local wine, plus outside views of Bolhão, Galerias Palladium, and the Chapel of Souls. Guides such as Mayumi, Jorge, Ana, and Maria tailor the route to your tastes.

“Our guide, Mayumi, was the absolute best! Great combination of history and delicious local Portuguese food and wine.”

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Exclusive Naples Private Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings - Pignasecca Market: start where Naples shops
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Exclusive Naples Private Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings

8.Exclusive Naples Private Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 596 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

Start at Piazza Dante and follow a private local guide through Pignasecca Market, Galleria Umberto I, Vomero, and the old center. Depending on your chosen plan, expect six or ten tastings such as pizza a portafoglio, fried seafood, mozzarella, ragù, limoncello, babà, and sfogliatella. Vegetarian alternatives are available.

“Naples was one of the places that we originally didn't have a tour booked for our cruise so we decided to book this as we thought it would be neat to have someone who was familiar with the local food places. This tour did not disappoint! I know some reviews said it was a little pricey for the food but we got so much more out of it than that! Our guide (she was the sweetest but I for the life of me cannot remember her name :( ) gave us a great tour of the area and the history as well as some amazing food! She was very aware…”

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Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings - Start at Pireos 2 and get your bearings
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Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings

9.Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Walk central Athens with a private local foodie such as Voula, Yorgos, Makram, or Dimitris. Choose six or ten tastings, with possible stops for Greek classics, honey, cheese, ouzo, gyros, loukoumades, markets, cafés, and tavernas. The route is personal and may change to suit your tastes and dietary needs.

“Excellent guide Yorgos! He took us to small places with authentic Greek food! Amazing tour thru the Meat & fish bazaars. Delicious plentiful tastings of food & wine.”

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Barcelona Private Food Tour With Locals: 6 or 10 Tastings - Plaça de Sant Jaume: starting in Barcelona’s civic heart
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Barcelona Private Food Tour With Locals: 6 or 10 Tastings

10.Barcelona Private Food Tour With Locals: 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 508 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $124

Spend about three hours with a private Barcelona foodie guide such as Lusi, Maria, or Alessandro. Choose six or 10 tastings, from churros with chocolate and pintxos to vermouth, ham, cheese, and patatas bravas. Walk through Plaça de Sant Jaume, Santa Caterina Market, and Eixample while learning about local food customs.

“Our tour with Lucy was the perfect way to begin our adventures in Barcelona. We learned so much about the city and she paced the trip beautifully. Two of the people in our trip are slower walkers, and we were really pleased that she was able to accommodate for that. And then there was the food! I don’t want to spoil it for you so I won’t get into too much of what we tasted, but let’s just say it was out of this world. And ending the trip with a visit to the rooftop bar was fabulous. Can’t recommend this trip highly enough. Thank you, Lucy!”

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Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - The Quadrilatero Brings You Into Market Bologna
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Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

11.Bologna Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $188

Explore Bologna with a private local foodie guide such as Frederik, Marco, Giuseppe, or Simone. In two to three hours, you’ll visit Piazza Maggiore, the Quadrilatero, and Piazza del Nettuno while sampling six or ten local food and drink items. Expect a mix of market bites, cheese, cured meats, pasta, balsamic vinegar, chocolate, gelato, and city history.

“Frederick was a lovely, knowledgeable host, but you are paying for a private tour, not a food tour. We had one cone of tortellini and one stop for a plate of meat and cheese with wine, it was very nice but not the variety I have had in food tours previously.”

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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings - Croqueta, coca de pimiento, and the Es Baluard area
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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings

12.The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146

Spend about three hours walking Palma with a private local guide such as Adriana, Pedro, Alvaro, Billy, or Suzanne. Taste 10 Spanish and Mallorcan foods and drinks, including croqueta, coca de pimiento, tapas, chocolate, and wine, while visiting scenic streets and viewpoints. Vegetarian alternatives are available with advance notice.

“It was a nice walking tour of old town. The food tastings were great. We only had one stop for a wine tasting though. We did expect more.”

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Florence: Private Food Walking Tour with Tuscan Classics - Meeting at Panini Schiaccia Passera
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Florence: Private Food Walking Tour with Tuscan Classics

13.Florence: Private Food Walking Tour with Tuscan Classics

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 273 reviews

Meet your English-speaking guide at Panini Schiaccia Passera for a private three-hour tasting walk through Florence. Expect schiacciata, Tuscan meats and cheeses, handmade pasta, Florentine steak, gelato, and Chianti or non-alcoholic drinks, with guides such as Erica, Laura, Xeni, and Marco sharing food tips and city stories.

“We had a great time! It was great to explore a new neighborhood and eat things we wouldn’t normally pick at restaurants. Our guide was awesome”

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Paris Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - Hotel de Ville and the classics
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Paris Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

14.Paris Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 265 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140

Spend about three hours walking Paris with a private English-speaking guide and tasting six or 10 food and drink selections. Expect Pletzl, Hotel de Ville, Viaduc des Arts, quiche Lorraine, crêpes, pastries, cheese, macarons, and more. Guides such as Alpha, Gelsomina, Alexia, and Zoltan tailor the route to your tastes and dietary needs.

“Our party enjoyed Andrea for different reasons. Overall - if you want to have a neighborhood history tour with a few little snacks - this is for you. He personalized the experience and met us at a spot close to our air b n b. We were surprised that we had the chance to sit down at the creperie.”

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Bali Private Food Walking Tour With Locals: The 10 Tastings - Ten tastings, with enough food for lunch or dinner
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Bali Private Food Walking Tour With Locals: The 10 Tastings

15.Bali Private Food Walking Tour With Locals: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $56Best value

Join a private local host such as Reza, Budi, June, or Putu Merta for about three hours of food, market visits, and city sights in Denpasar. You will sample 10 dishes and drinks, including babi guling and satay, with alternatives for dietary needs. Come hungry and expect plenty of walking through local areas.

“Really enjoyed experiencing the local hustle and bustle away from the tourist areas, seeing where the locals buy their food at market and eating at local vendors. It was a very authentic tour. June our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk too. Go hungry as you sample a lot of food.”

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