8 Food Tours in the World to Build an Evening Around

1.Barcelona Gourmet Food & Wine Tour with Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 4 hours · from $135Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide near La Pedrera for four hours of Catalan food, wine, vermouth, and local stories. You will visit three Eixample venues, taste about 14 to 16 tapas servings, and finish with a seasonal menu paired with organic wines. Guides have included Brian, Caroline, Boris, and Gislaine.

“The wine and tapas tour was wonderful. The food, wine and locations made this tour top tier. I would recrecommend this tour to everyone. Brian was a wonderful guide.”

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2.Luxury Feluca on the NiLe with Food included( Romantic Trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $38

You get a private felucca, private Cairo or Giza hotel transfers, and a two-hour Nile sail with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Choose chicken, shish tawook, or kofta, then enjoy dessert, tea or coffee, and soft drinks. English-speaking drivers are included.

“When you come to Egypt you of course have to take a ride in the Nile River and that is what we did. We had a great breakfast (very complete with a lot of variety). Mohamed the driver picked us on time at our hotel and drove us to the FeluRead more”

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3.Deep Ellum BBQ, Burgers & Blues Tour with Food Tours of America

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Start with barbecue at Terry Black’s and walk through Deep Ellum with a local guide, stopping for several food tastings before finishing at Blues Alley. Veronica has earned praise for her humor and local insight. Expect about 1.5 miles of easy walking, a full meal, and a group capped at eight.

“We had lots of fun learning about Deep Ellum and eating good food. Our host was very knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly.”

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4.Hanoi Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $56

This three-hour Hanoi Old Quarter food walk is currently unavailable and no longer accepts bookings. When operating, private English-speaking student guide Andy led guests to 5 to 8 local dishes, including pho, bun cha, banh mi, and banh cuon, with Old Quarter pickup and drop-off.

“Had a fantastic day on this private tour. Andy was an incredibly thoughtful and professional guide. He prepared everything so carefully, from water, a fan, to even an umbrella, which was a lifesaver under the hot sun. He also took me to a great local restaurant, far from touriRead more”

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5.Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne’s true Italian food history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $89

Join food historian Dr Tania Cammarano for a three-hour walk from the Royal Exhibition Building through Carlton. Explore Italian food history, visit Museo Italiano, enjoy coffee and a sweet treat, then finish with wine and generous antipasto at University Cafe.

“Tania’s Italian Food History Walk was an absolute treat — for the mind and the taste buds! Her passion for Italian culture and cuisine shines through in every stop and story. From the early Italian immigrants who shaped Melbourne’s dining sceRead more”

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6.Greater Zion: Couples UTV Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $139

Take a two-hour couples UTV tour near Sand Hollow State Park, riding across dunes, red-rock trails, and rugged terrain. Your English-speaking guide may include pros such as Nick or Robb, with stops for dinosaur tracks, lunch at Sand Hollow Grill, desert views, and guide-taken photos.

“Highlight of our trip that included Sedona, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff Snowbowl and Zion. Our tour guide Nick was awesome!”

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7.Agafay Desert Sunset Dinner & Berber Campfire (Vegan option)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $37Best value

Leave Marrakesh around 3:30 pm for a 45-minute drive to Thy Nomads Camp in the Agafay Desert. Enjoy tea, sweets, sunset views, Moroccan dinner, and Berber music by a fire. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available on request. Return around 9:30 pm.

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8.Christmas illuminations in 2CV – With 2 Presents (Food + goodies)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Ride through Bordeaux in a private 2CV for 90 minutes of Christmas lights and landmark views. Your English-speaking guide takes you from the river and Chartrons to medieval gates, the cathedral, Place de la Bourse, and the water mirror, with food and goodies included.

“Magnificent evening in Bordeaux with friends...thanks to Julie our guide for helping us experience a beautiful city”

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