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Where to Eat in the USA: the 15 Best Food Tours

229 tours  ·  from $37 a head

American food cities reward a walking guide more than a restaurant list. These 15 cover New Orleans, New York, Seattle and the rest, with prices and how far you walk.

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option - Starting at 600 Royal Street
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

1.New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter for about three hours, stopping for generous tastings such as seafood gumbo, oysters, Creole brisket, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets. Guides including Jack, Susan, Nate, Lauren, and Kristi bring food, local stories, and restaurant tips to the route. Choose the small-group option for up to 13 people.

“Jack was so awesome. Very knowledgeable. Made it fun. Highly recommend. Fun group of people from US and UK. Perfect day for a walking tour in New Orleans”

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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market - Pike Place Market, one bite at a time
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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

2.Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend two hours tasting your way through Pike Place Market with a chef guide and a group of no more than 12. Expect about nine vendor stops, including Pike Place Chowder, Beecher’s cheese, MarketSpice, chocolates, produce, and possible taco or truffle tastings. Routes vary, and some stops are not offered on every tour.

“I’m a foodie and love to do food tours when I travel. This is one of the best! Our guide was Chef Will, aka Gummy Bear! Will’s expertise enriched the tour. All of the food was delicious! The truffle store was favorite.”

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Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour - River Street: Cobblestones and Cotton Warehouses
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Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

3.Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,229 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Gail, Lisa, Shannon, or Chris, stopping at up to six eateries and food shops. Tastings can add up to lunch, with Southern dishes, sweets, honey, and drinks available for purchase. Expect history, architecture, cobblestones, and a small group of up to 14 people.

“A good mix of food and history. Even though it was raining we enjoyed the tour Our guide was rather soft spoken; felt like we missed some information”

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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings - Columbus Park and the Five Points past
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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings

4.NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,733 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about three hours walking from Mulberry Street through Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita with a guide such as Lauren, Grace, Renee, or Amanda. Seven tastings include dumplings, roast pork bun, mochi doughnuts, cannoli, pizza, cheesecake, and a secret dish. Expect a friendly small group, local history, and a filling meal.

“lauren was the best of best tour guides. she is funny, knowledgeable and took us to exciting food stops.”

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Nashville: Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies - What makes the East Nashville storytelling useful
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Nashville: Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

5.Nashville: Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,704 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Spend about 3.5 hours tasting Nashville with a local guide and no more than 12 people. Choose East Nashville for hot chicken, pulled pork, catfish tacos, whiskey-glazed donuts, and a secret dish, or 12South for breakfast tacos, Southern comfort food, coffee stops, and contemporary bites. Guides such as Colleen, Taylor, and Mena add neighborhood stories along the way.

“Such a great food tour!! Colleen was a wonderful and entertaining guide! She was full of local knowledge!”

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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

6.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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Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy - Starting with tea and pastry near Canal Street
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Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

7.Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,194 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Meet near Canal Street for a three-hour guided food walk through Chinatown and Little Italy. Expect tea, Chinese pastries, dumplings, roast duck, Italian cheese, pasta, wine or beer, and cannoli. Guides such as Patrick, Lily, Liz, and Solange add neighborhood stories and personal recommendations. Vegetarian and gluten-free tastings require 48 hours’ notice.

“We were guided by Lily and she was so great! She was well informed about the area, and was able to answer a lot ofnour questions. The experience with her and the group was like hanging out with friends - absolutely recommend”

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Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings - Upper King Street brunch: a more modern food setting
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Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings

8.Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,853 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Choose a French Quarter tour with chicken bog, she-crab soup, shrimp and grits, and benne wafers, or an Upper King Street brunch with biscuits, quiche, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, and banana pudding. Guides such as Robin, Perry, Nathan, and Crystin add Charleston stories and keep the small group moving at an easy pace.

“Nice mix of different foods and we left stuffed. The history and info about the area were great too. Sydney was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. We would recommend this tour!”

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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes - Six tastings that add up to lunch
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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes

9.NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,812 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about three hours walking Greenwich Village with a local guide such as Lauren, Amanda, Patrick, Renee, or David. You’ll taste a falafel bite, cupcake, bagel, pizza, gourmet cookie, and a secret dish, with stops and menu items subject to change. Groups are capped at 12, and private upgrades are available.

“David did an amazing job of not only bringing us to some interesting food establishments but provided their history in the context of Greenwich Village, including a secret stop that didn't disappoint. Despite the cold weather, he also toured us around the area and provided an architectural narrative while ensuring to bring us somewhere warm to thaw out! Highly recommend David and this tour.”

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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

10.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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Downtown Denver Food Tour - Ballpark District and Coors Field add a local sense of place
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Downtown Denver Food Tour

11.Downtown Denver Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,751 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three hours walking downtown Denver with a small group of up to 16. Guides such as Austin, Barry, Dan, Michael, and Zach pair five tastings with Wild West stories and dining tips. You’ll try pizza, empanadas, pork green chili, a fry bread taco, and a Portuguese custard tart, ending inside Union Station.

“Our guide was fantastic - great energy and so knowledgeable alike! The food was also delicious at every stop along the way”

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Southernmost Food & Cultural Walking Tour by Key West Food Tours - Starting at El Siboney on Catherine Street
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Southernmost Food & Cultural Walking Tour by Key West Food Tours

12.Southernmost Food & Cultural Walking Tour by Key West Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,730 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about three hours walking 1.2 miles through Old Town with a local guide such as Marissa, Kieran, Kayla, Mike, or Kyle. You’ll stop at family-run eateries for five tastings, Cuban coffee, key lime pie, water, and one alcoholic drink. Expect local history, quiet streets, and enough food for lunch.

“The choices for food and drinks were excellent. There was enough food and drink at each stop to enjoy while leaving just enough room for the next stop. The guide Kayla was the icing on the cake. She was very knowledgeable, kept the tour moving, and ensured everyone was having a good time.”

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Las Vegas: The Strip's Celebrity Chefs Tour or Downtown Food Tour - How the Strip route feels on foot
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Las Vegas: The Strip’s Celebrity Chefs Tour or Downtown Food Tour

13.Las Vegas: The Strip’s Celebrity Chefs Tour or Downtown Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,704 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Choose a small-group food walk on the Las Vegas Strip or in Downtown. Expect generous tastings such as lobster, pizza, tacos, gelato, and meatballs, plus stories about Vegas and its chefs. Guides including Sahar, Jeff, Amanda, and Abigail have earned strong praise for their energy and local tips. The route covers just over a mile and lasts about three hours.

“Great restaurant choices with excellent food. Our guide, Jeff, kept things lively with anecdotes about the chefs, restaurants, and Vegas.”

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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour - Savory samples, truffle products, and market buying tips
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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

14.Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,696 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68Best value

This two-hour walking tour takes you through Pike Place Market with guides such as Bob, Chip, Lucky, and Woody. You’ll taste 8 or more specialties, including chowder, smoked salmon, pastries, gelato, fish, biscuits, and truffle products, while learning how the market works and where to return for more.

“Bob was great-he shared lots of Seattle history with pictures which I loved! Also the tour was super accommodating to my dietary restrictions and I was still able to enjoy every stop. Great tour and food!”

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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour - Artichoke pizza, the first serious portion
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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

15.Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about three hours walking Greenwich Village with guides such as Ian and David, stopping for falafel, two famous pizza slices, Belgian fries, Italian specialties, and a cupcake. Along the way, hear stories about Washington Square Park, Stonewall Inn, NYU, and film locations. Groups are limited to 12, and lunch and bottled water are included.

“This was so fun! Just the right amount of food, and history, and walking. We had the great pleasure of having a solo tour with David, probably due to the cold and windy nyc day. He took us to hole in the wall places with simply amazing food. Highly recommend this tour!”

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