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Where Locals Actually Eat: 15 Hidden Gem Food Tours

36 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Small groups and back streets, with the famous stops deliberately left out. These 15 are priced and clear on how far off the tourist grid they take you.

Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour - Twenty tastings, from orchard produce to local sweets
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Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour

1.Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,514 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $34Our pick

Meet Fran, Nadia, Isaac, Paco, or another English-speaking guide at Alicante’s Central Market for about 20 tastings across roughly 10 food stops. Try local produce, fish, cheeses, cured meats, sweets, tapas, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks while learning how Alicante eats. Vegetarian substitutions are available, but the tour is not suitable for vegans or wheelchair users.

“Really great tour- our guide, Nadia, was really knowledgeable and funny Would recommend anyone to do this tour- we learned a lot 😁”

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Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour - Chippewa Square and Savannah’s movie-famous side
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Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour

2.Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,413 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $92

Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic Landmark District with a local guide and 14 or fewer people. Taste Southern dishes such as biscuits, shrimp and grits, boiled peanuts, fried green tomatoes, and ice cream, while hearing stories about the city. Guides may include Shannon, Christopher, Gail, Cindy, Bec, or Erin.

“Our tour guide was great! She gave us lots of history of the city and took us to some great restaurants.”

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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - Scottish dishes beyond the usual shortbread
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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

3.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town while sampling haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky, and a secret dish. Guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, Craig, Joanne, and Madge mix food with local stories. The route includes the Royal Mile and Grassmarket, with hills and cobbles along the way.

“We walked to Old Town, The Royal Mile, and to the edge of New Town - down by the train station. Each stop was filled with great food and/or drink and interesting stories and/or historical information. Our guide, Craig, was a kick! Knowledgeable and made a point of starting fun conversations.”

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Rome Food Tour: Hidden Gems of Trastevere with Dinner & Wine - Starting near Piazza Farnese and Campo de’ Fiori
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Rome Food Tour: Hidden Gems of Trastevere with Dinner & Wine

4.Rome Food Tour: Hidden Gems of Trastevere with Dinner & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Walk from Piazza Farnese into Trastevere for charcuterie, baccalà, a three-course Roman dinner, wine, limoncello, and organic gelato. An English-speaking guide leads groups of up to 12, with guides such as Monica, Davide, Paola, Ilaria, and Federica praised for their food knowledge and warm hosting.

“Great fun in a small group. Good food and drink. Nice introduction to the area for those seeking to get a feel for things”

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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

5.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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Hawaii Off The Beaten Path Food Tour - Starting beside Nuuanu Stream at Izumo Taishakyo Mission
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Hawaii Off The Beaten Path Food Tour

6.Hawaii Off The Beaten Path Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Join Victor or TJ for a three-hour morning food walk through Honolulu and Chinatown. You’ll try manapua, Filipino dishes, exotic fruit, fresh tuna, poke, roast duck, pork belly, and pandan cake, with hotel pickup in Waikiki or Honolulu. Come hungry, expect to stand, and plan on taking leftovers home.

“Victor was a fantastic culinary guide. On our way to and from china town he shared info about Hawaiian cultural- multinational influences. His tour through the cuisines of china town was over the top, from sandwiches, fruits, meats, super sushi grade tuna and sweets. His passion for the cuisine and his friendship with the purveyors was so apparent. He welcomed questions and also offered follow up emails for recommendation about other venues on Oahu. We highly recommend Victor and the off the beaten path food tour.”

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Flavors of Fremont: Downtown Vegas Food Tour & Local Secrets - Starting at downtown Las Vegas
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Flavors of Fremont: Downtown Vegas Food Tour & Local Secrets

7.Flavors of Fremont: Downtown Vegas Food Tour & Local Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 633 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $124

Spend three hours walking through downtown Las Vegas with a small group of up to 12 people. Guides such as Jim and April pair Old Vegas stories with generous tastings at local food stops, from BBQ and Thai specialties to gourmet sandwiches and bubble waffle dessert. Expect about 1 to 1.5 miles of easy walking, with drinks and gratuities extra.

“Jim was an amazing guide. Lots of stories of not only Downtown, but key figures in the growth of Vegas and the history and his own personal experiences. Oh, and the food was great too!”

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Barcelona Old Town Tapas Tour: Vermouth, Bites & Hidden Gems - Starting with beer in the Gothic Quarter
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Barcelona Old Town Tapas Tour: Vermouth, Bites & Hidden Gems

8.Barcelona Old Town Tapas Tour: Vermouth, Bites & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 627 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Walk about 1.6 km through Barcelona’s Gothic and Jewish Quarters while sampling eight Catalan tapas and four local drinks. Stops include family-run bars, a cellar bodega, Plaça Sant Felip Neri, Barcelona Cathedral, and a traditional vermouth bar. Guides such as Lili, Juan, Stefano, and Anna add food and city history.

“GREAT intro to Barcelona!!!Stefano was top-notch Such incredible food, drinks and information. Perfect first-night activity”

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Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour of 6 Iconic Dishes & Hidden Gems - Fremont East, mafioso stories, and two playful bites
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Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour of 6 Iconic Dishes & Hidden Gems

9.Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour of 6 Iconic Dishes & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Walk from the Plaza to Fremont East with a guide such as Abigail, Jeff, Katrina, or Trisha, stopping for lobster, pizza, an elote dog, shrimp cocktail, musubi, dessert, and a secret bite. Along the way, hear stories about mobsters, entertainers, neon, and old Downtown Las Vegas. Groups are capped at 12, with morning and afternoon departures.

“I had an amazing time on this tour! Traveling alone, I was able to discover some fantastic spots to grab a bite that I might not have found otherwise. The conversation with others travelers was a highlight, making the experience even more enjoyable. Absolutely a fun and memorable adventure!”

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Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More - Starting at St Giles Cathedral
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Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

10.Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $128

Spend three hours tasting Scottish classics in Edinburgh Old Town with a small group of up to 10. Your English-speaking guide may be Nichola, Nyssa, Craig, Madge, Carlos, or another local host. Expect haggis, neeps and tatties, Cullen Skink, cheese, cakes, cranachan, whisky, a secret dish, and plenty of city stories.

“The most amazing tour!! Our guide was excellent. The food, history and passion behind it all was so memorable. More than just a food tour.”

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Beijing: Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings - Copper-pot hotpot beneath the bell tower
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Beijing: Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

11.Beijing: Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

Meet your English-speaking guide at Shichahai and walk 2.5 kilometers through old hutongs, stopping at four local eateries. Expect copper-pot mutton hotpot, Beijing noodles, spring pancakes, a rare Muslim dish linked to Empress Cixi, craft beer, and plenty of food. Guides include Janice, Tony, Winnie, Yoyo, and Haitao.

“Uyi was a great tour guide. The experience was good, and very interesting and informative. Would highly recommend it”

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Washington's Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Bites - Stop one: Georgetown University and the neighborhood story
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Washington’s Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Bites

12.Washington’s Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Walk Georgetown with a small group of up to 12, tasting warm pita with hummus, tacos, a half-smoke, a secret dish, and a seasonal cupcake. Guides such as Cooper, Matt, Jen, and Noam mix local food with Georgetown stories, the Exorcist site, Washington Harbour, and views of the Key Bridge. Allow three to four hours.

“It was absolutely amazing and the Tour Guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. He kept us engaged and answered all our questions well.”

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Sydney Food Tour with 8 Authentic Tastings by Secret Food Tours - Oysters, tartlets, and a first taste of Sydney
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13.Sydney Food Tour with 8 Authentic Tastings by Secret Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $116

Spend 3.5 hours tasting your way through Surry Hills with guides such as Karina, John, or Eric. Expect oysters, Greek biscuits, stuffed zucchini flowers, bakery treats, burgers, ginger beer, wine, and a secret dish, plus local history and LGBTQ+ heritage. This adults-only walk is filling, social, and best suited to curious eaters who enjoy a leisurely pace.

“Come hungry and ready to learn about Sydney history and the overall local food scene. Karina was a great tour guide.”

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Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food - King Abdullah I Mosque: an important first stop
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Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food

14.Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $66

Meet at Abdali Mall and spend 3 to 4 hours seeing Amman through a local guide’s eyes. Hussein usually leads the tour, with Rafat also named as a guide. Expect the King Abdullah I Mosque, Jebel Al-Weibdeh’s art scene, downtown markets, local snacks, coffee, and the Roman Theatre, with hotel pickup available on selected options.

“I‘m so glad I chose this tour! I ended up being the only one on the tour, but it was very fine. Hussein is a very friendly, open, knowledgeable and easy to get along- and feel comfortable with person.”

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Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting - Cicchetti and wine at a neighborhood osteria
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Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting

15.Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 220 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $257

Walk from Campo San Bartolomeo through Rialto Market and San Polo with a local English-speaking guide. See old artisan quarters, Carampane, Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, the Grand Canal, and T Fondaco dei Tedeschi, then enjoy wine and cicchetti at a traditional osteria. The tour lasts about two hours and ends near Rialto Bridge.

“A really interesting 2 hour tour. The guide who took us on the tour was excellent. Her stories and information were told with clear and genuine enthusiasm. Experienced a side of Venice I would not have known about without this trip. Only improvement the young lady who represented the tour company and was supposed to meet us, could have been a little more welcoming.”

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