FOOD & WINE TOURS
Taking food and wine tours is an exciting way to immerse yourself in the local flavors. This adds depth to your local culinary experiences.
With the expert knowledge from a local guide, you peel back the layers and dive deep into the local food culture.
The articles below feature unique food and wine tours from around the world. These are tours we’ve personally taken and the ones we recommend. These food, wine, and beverages tours all focus on the local and authentic specialties.
If you’re traveling to any of these destinations below, consider including a food or wine tour on your travel itinerary.
From private to small group tours, taste the local flavors with insights from a local guide.
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What Is a Cooking Vacation? Inside the Experience with Authentic Food Quest
“It was not a vacation, but truly a visit to a friend’s home.” That simple reflection from a guest in Crete captures what makes a cooking vacation so special. We don’t just travel to eat – we travel to connect, cook, and discover. At Authentic Food Quest, we created these cooking vacations to offer a…
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Olive Oil Tasting Puglia: Learn About the Secrets of this Liquid Gold
Imagine tasting an olive oil so fresh and alive with flavor that it transforms the way you think about food. That’s what awaits during an olive oil tasting in Puglia, Itally’s sun-soaked southern region, where olive oil isn’t just consumed, it’s revered. With over 60 million olive trees, some more than a thousand years old,…
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20 Flavorful Culinary Destinations in the World You’ll Love
Food is invariably the best part of traveling. It’s through tasting local dishes that you uncover a culture’s history, traditions, and way of life. Drawing from our culinary adventures around the globe, we’ve curated this list of the best foodie destinations. Each one celebrates authentic flavors and unforgettable food experiences. As you dream up your…
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Tuscany Day Tour: Visit Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti in One Day
The Tuscan countryside is simply stunning. And taking a Tuscany day trip to experience the lush rolling hills, medieval hill towns, delicious food, and wines is an experience not to be missed. While in Florence, exploring the local food and wine specialties, we teamed up with Walks and their sister company, Devour Tours for a…
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Trastevere Food Tour: How To Eat Like A Local in Rome Trendy Neighborhood
Trastevere district in Rome is famous for traditional Roman food. Taking a Trastevere food tour with a local will introduce you to the best local eats in off-the-beaten-path places. Seeking to explore the traditional specialties of Rome, we teamed up with Devour Tours for a Trastevere food and wine tour at sunset. If you are…
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Top 7 Sicily Food Tours for an Epic Foodie Journey
Sicily food tours introduce you to the sumptuous flavors found across the island. This large and diverse Italian island offers distinctive flavors from one side to the other. We spent about 5.5 months in Sicily, traveling around the island and exploring the local cuisine. Taking food tours in Sicily with local guides helped us understand…
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Palermo Food Tours: Best Way to Eat Street Food Like a Local in Sicily
In a city that’s ranked one of the best in Europe for street food, taking a Palermo food tour is a delicious introduction. The best local guides tantalize your taste buds at local eateries you wouldn’t find on your own. While in Palermo exploring the local food specialties, diving into traditional street food was part…
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7 Amazing Santorini Wineries Tours to Book Now
One of our favorite experiences in Santorini was exploring the island’s wineries and discovering its unique wine culture. The dry volcanic soil and vines that grow close to the ground, woven like baskets, are unique and a cultural heritage. On our culinary travels to this breathtaking Cycladic island, we were eager to taste and learn…
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Savoring Comté Routes: The Perfect Cheese Road Trip in France
Imagine a cheese with no fewer than 83 detectable natural flavors. A cheese so unique that no two cheeses are ever the same. That cheese is Comte, the most consumed AOC cheese in France. Being one of my favorite cheeses, I was so excited when the Comté Cheese Association invited us on a whirlwind trip…
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Top 7 Greek Wine Tasting and Wine Bars in Athens
Wine, a divine gift from the gods, is integral to Greece’s rich history and heritage. While in Athens on our culinary travels, immersing ourselves in Greek wines through the eyes of a professional sommelier was high on our list. We enjoyed several Athens wine-tasting experiences, each time learning about the unique native grape varieties. If…
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7 Best Valencia Food Tours For Amazing Paella, Wine and Tapas
One of our most memorable experiences during our 3-month stay in Valencia, Spain, living like locals, was the incredible food. It was our first time visiting Spain’s third-largest city, and we were eager to explore its food and wine specialties. Taking Valencia food tours helped us immerse ourselves in the local food culture. If you’re…
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10 Best Lisbon Wine Tours: From Winery Visits To Porto Tasting
Lisbon wine tours offer an opportunity to explore Portugal’s wine scene, a country with more than 250 native grape varieties. While we were in Portugal, we were surprised to learn about the lesser-known wine regions near Lisbon. Only about an hour from the capital are renowned Portuguese wineries in Torres Vedras, Sintra, Bucelas, Cheleiros, and…
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6 Amazing Wineries in Crete for Authentic Greek Wine Lovers
Cretan wines are going through a rebirth. A new generation of winemakers driven by passion and commitment to quality are leading this renaissance. Sustainability, and a celebration of indigenous Cretan grape varieties, are at the heart of this transformation. Before visiting the Greek island of Crete, Cretan wines were a mystery to us. While exploring…
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12+ Best BBQ In Austin Texas To Taste The Smoky Goodness
The best bbq in Austin is the traditional Central Texas style which is not only famous in the state but also worldwide. This barbecue style made popular by icons like Franklin Barbecue, Black bbq, La barbecue, and others is the traditional Texas bbq style. With the Austin barbecue scene growing and ever-evolving, you’ll also find…
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Savor Madrid: A Must-Read Food Tour Review
There is nothing better than going behind the scenes and learning about a destination through its food. That’s why we love taking food tours to explore a city and dive into the local specialties at the same time. On our recent food tour in Madrid with Devour Tours we explored the hidden culinary gems in…
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7 Best Champagne Tours From Paris (by Locals)
Growing up in Paris with family in the Champagne region, Champagne has always been part of special celebrations and family gatherings. Despite Champagne being omnipresent in my life, how it is made remained a mystery for a long time. I’ve visited the Champagne region several times with relatives and also on a tour. Unless you…
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Montmartre Food Tour Review: Eat Like a Local In Paris Top Neighborhood
Montmartre, the most visited area in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower, is a delicious district to explore on a food tour. Even though we’ve lived in Paris and visit family there multiple times a year, we didn’t really know much about the culinary scene in the Montmartre district. Seeking to explore the local and authentic…
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Chicago Chinatown Food Tour Review: Taste the Best of Chinatown
This Chicago Chinatown food tour surprised us in many ways. For starters, we’ve never taken a food tour in Chicago, a city we’ve called home for almost two decades. Secondly, even though we’ve visited Chicago Chinatown, we didn’t know much about Chinese culinary traditions and their contributions to Chicago. The Chicago Chinatown food tour was…
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7 Must-Try Food Tours in Bologna to Savor Local Delicacies
Often referred to as Italy’s food capital, Bologna captivates with its mouthwatering cuisine. Known as “La Grassa” or The Fat One, the best food tours in Bologna emphasize the city’s rich culinary culture and traditional recipes. On our culinary travels throughout Italy, we could not miss exploring Bologna and specifically to understand why it is…
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8 Best Wine and Cheese Tasting Tours in Paris
In a country with thousands of cheeses and wines, a wine and cheese tasting in Paris is a delicious way to start unraveling the history. Even though French cheese and wine are part of my culinary heritage, I’m constantly discovering new cheeses and wines on our frequent visits to the country. Each artisanal wine and…
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9 Best Istanbul Food Tours To Taste Turkish Cuisine
Istanbul is one of the world’s most historical and cultural cities, and its richness is also found in its cuisine. To fully experience Istanbul, you have to taste it on an Istanbul food tour. When we first arrived in the city, we took Istanbul food tours to learn about traditional Turkish food. Local food guides…
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10 Amazing Wine Tours from Rome for the Ultimate Wine Adventure
If you are visiting Italy’s capital, don’t miss out on delectable wine tours from Rome. While in Rome, we were surprised to learn about the lesser-known nearby wine regions. After taking food and wine tours from Rome, we highly recommend exploring the Roman countryside. Experience more of Italy’s culture and rich culinary history with visits…
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The Best 7 Food Tours In Saigon For Authentic Vietnamese Culinary Experiences
Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, is home to some of the finest regional Vietnamese cuisine. While you’re spoilt for choice, the varied foods, aromas, and flavors can get overwhelming for first-time visitors. Food tours in Saigon help you explore the city’s food offerings at your own pace. It is also one of our favorite…
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Top 10 Chicago Food Tours Across the Windy City
Chicago food tours introduce you to the best local food scene and the iconic flavors that have received worldwide acclaim. As Chicago locals, we are proud of our city and the diverse culinary gems found all throughout. Chicago has been named one of the top cities for food in America, with deep-dish pizza and Chicago…
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The 7 Most Tasty Las Vegas Food Tours
Beyond gambling and the nearby national parks, Las Vegas has some of the best culinary offerings in the country. Many of the finest cuisines and hidden gems are best discovered on a food tour in Las Vegas. After spending several months exploring the local food scene, we can confidently say foodies will be deliciously delighted.…
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7 Must-Try Bangkok Food Tours for a Taste of Thailand
Bangkok, considered the street food capital of the world, is a wonderful city to explore on a food tour. On our multiple visits, we always taken Bangkok food tours to dive into the city’s delicious food. When you take a food tour in Bangkok with a local, you transcend the language barrier and get to…
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10 Delightful Paris Food Tours For French Food Lovers
Paris, the City of Light, could really be called the City of Food. Even though I grew up in Paris, the food scene continues to surprise and delight me. A great way to discover the best food spots and hidden gems is to take Paris food tours with local guides. To learn about emblematic French…
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Port Tasting in Porto: 7 Of The Best Wine Cellars To Visit
Port is a fortified wine produced in Douro Valley in the north of Portugal. Our food quest took us from Lisbon to Porto to learn about this famous wine. In Porto, we took port wine tours, visited wineries, and sampled ports at wine tastings, all aimed at uncovering the magic of this world-famous drink. If…
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7 Most Flavorful Food Tours in Hanoi for Street Food
Hanoi was the first city in Vietnam we visited, and we found the local food scene overwhelming. Taking food tours in Hanoi with local guides helped us understand the cuisine and local food culture. Northern Vietnamese food is distinctive from the rest of the country, and it is influenced by China, its northern neighbor. After…
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10 Best Wine Tours in Santiago: A Guide To Chilean Wine Tasting
Chile is one of the most important wine producers in South America. Taking wine tours in Santiago Chile is one of the best ways to discover the wine regions and the unique wines. While in Chile, we visited several wineries across the country and were amazed by the diversity and quality of the wines. To…
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7 Food Tours in Singapore for a Cultural Immersion
Singapore is a melting pot of different cuisines. When you take food tours in Singapore, you’ll dive into the different ethnic communities and understand how they have influenced the cuisine. The diversity of flavors and ingredients found in the Chinese, Malay, and Indian communities surprised us while we were exploring Singapore food specialties As you…
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7 Tastiest Porto Food Tours to Savor
Porto’s rich culinary culture, world-famous wines, and traditional foods come to life through the stories and legends of local experts. After taking food tours in Porto that helped us explore the local foods, we highly recommend taking a food tour with a local guide or “tripeiros”. To help you sink your teeth into the local…
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10 Best Food Tours in Mexico City To Spice Your Palate
Mexico City, with more than 23 million people, is the largest city in Central America. With that comes many neighborhoods each with their own unique identity and food culture. One of the best ways to taste the local food scene is to take one of the many Mexico City food tours. With a local guide,…
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7 Top Lisbon Food Tours To Savor Portugal Gastronomy
Many visitors to Portugal are not familiar with the country’s rich gastronomy. One of the best ways to taste the local cuisine is to take a food tour in Lisbon. We took several food tours in Lisbon that introduced us to unique Portuguese specialties while exploring Portugal’s food culture. As you plan for your Lisbon travels,…
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Bulgarian Wineries Guide: 5 Wine Regions and Top Wineries You Should Visit
In one of the oldest winemaking countries in the world, Bulgarian wineries are drawing on their rich heritage to make amazing wines. Bulgarian wineries are reviving indigenous varieties like Mavrud, Rubin, Pamid, Ruen, Melnik, Gamza, and others to produce award-winning wines. While exploring the authentic food specialties in the country, we visited a handful of…
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7 Melnik Wineries Worth Visiting for Bulgarian Wine Tasting
Any journey to Melnik, Bulgaria, would not be complete without experiencing a Melnik winery. This quaint town boasts a winemaking tradition that traces back nearly 8,000 years. Wines from Melnik are held in high esteem. Legend holds that Sir Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister, was a huge fan of Melnik wines and ordered two…
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10 Tasty Food Tours in Athens for a Local Foodie Experience
Going on food tours in Athens is the best way to explore Greek cuisine with its unique flavors and rich history. Since antiquity, Athens has been a melting pot of cultures, and the cuisine continues to be a tasty amalgam of flavors. While exploring the local food specialties in Athens, we took several food tours…
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Chiang Mai Food Tour Review: Taste the Best with A Chef’s Tour
As the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai has a rich history, culture, and cuisine. The flavors of Northern Thai cuisine are distinctive and influenced by China, Burma, and India. To help us explore northern Thai food, we took a Chiang Mai food tour with A Chef’s Tour. With the promise of an…
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10 Best Food Tours in San Sebastian for a Gastronomy Feast
Taking food tours in San Sebastián is one of the best ways to discover Basque cuisine and the local culture. Famous for its impressive architecture and beautiful beaches, San Sebastián, or Donostia, is also one of the top culinary cities in the world. While in the Basque Country exploring the authentic food specialties, food tours…
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Pintxos Paradise: The Most Epic San Sebastian Pintxos Tour To Take
Taking a pintxos tour in San Sebastian is a gastronomic delight in one of the top food destinations in Spain. In a city with more than 200 pintxos bars and a rich pintxos culture, it can be challenging to navigate the countless options. We took a pintxos tour with a local guide to help us…