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Food Tours Growing In Popularity
A guide with fifteen years of experience explains why food has moved from a lunch break to the heart of the tour, what guests want and what it asks of guides.
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by Itsasaldi by Anouck & Joris
185 EUR / person
by Hüseyin Kaya
150 USD / group · 1–50 people
by Kerem Okur
60 USD / person
by Michela
40 EUR / person
by David Harisiadis
20 EUR / person · party of 4
by Jelena
75 EUR / person · party of 2
by ALTAI TURISMO
176 EUR / group · 1–8 people
by Rafa Berlin Tours
480 EUR / group · 1–25 people
by Raquel Hilbrecht
100 EUR / person
by Cooltour Oporto
160 EUR / person
by Madrid con Alba
200 EUR / group · party of 4
by Donatella De Mena
115 EUR / person · party of 2
by Cultural Switzerland
890 CHF / person · party of 2
by Jerome Frert
100 EUR / person
by Deeprift Ventours
460 USD / person
by Kara Tours Porto
450 EUR / person
by Alberto Alamilla
200 EUR / person
by Sandstorm Tours
39 EUR / person
by Go inland safari
40 EUR / person
by MoonShadow Tours
275 EUR / group · 2–8 people
by Machupicchu Luna Tours
35 USD / person
by Retro Biketours Bruges
85 EUR / person
by Los Veranos Canopy
85 USD / person
by Xavier Meurisse
149 EUR / person · party of 2
by DOMIMNICAN PARADISE TOURS
70 USD / person
by Kilian Megret
99 CHF / person · party of 2
by Cycle Dublin Bike & e-Bike Tours
35 EUR / person
by Yahya Nasser
130 USD / group · 1–4 people
by Ahmed Riahi
60 EUR / person · party of 2
by Ramble Tours & Experiences
495 GBP / group · 1–6 people
by Lutecia Heritage
175 EUR / person · party of 2
by House of Strauss
23 EUR / person
by Moysidis Travel
560 EUR / group · party of 2
by Zurabi Jabauri
125 USD / person · party of 2
by Samurai Guide Sho
50000 JPY / group · 1–6 people
by Thomas Mirgiannis
7500 JPY / person · party of 2
by PM Safaris Rwanda
2695 USD / person
by ADVENTURE PLUSE SAFARIS
1850 EUR / person · whole trip
A few tours to start with
San Sebastian, Spain · 3h
Sociedad & Pintxos: Inside San Sebastián's Food Culture
Step inside a private Basque food club, then wander the Old Town tasting the city's best pintxos with a chef and a cookbook writer.
by Itsasaldi by Anouck & Joris
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Istanbul, Turkey · 8h
Full-Day Private Guiding
Looking for a private guide who builds the day around you rather than a fixed itinerary? This is a fully customized full-day private guiding experience.
by Hüseyin Kaya
Istanbul, Turkey · 7h
Istanbul City Highlights Tour Include LUNCH
Experience a full-day guided tour of Sultanahmet Old Istanbul, exploring UNESCO sites including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople and the Grand Bazaar.
by Kerem Okur
Como, Italy · 2h
Como Walking Tour: Art, Symbols and History
Two hours through Como's streets, decoding its art, the meaning of its symbols and the ages that shaped the city.
by Michela
Krakow, Poland · 2h
Krakow Under the Swastika: The Germanization of a City
Discover how Nazi occupation transformed Kraków through powerful stories, historic sites and wartime photographs.
by David Harisiadis
Lisbon, Portugal · 2h 30m
Lisbon downhill walk: From Graça's Highest Peak through Alfama & Baixa
An easy downhill route through Lisbon’s history, art, and hidden corners. Enjoy iconic panoramas and local treats at your pace.
by Jelena
Seville, Spain · 2h
Jewish History of Seville Private Tour
Discover the rich history of Seville's Jewish community with our tour, which takes you on a journey from their origins to their eventual expulsion from the city.
by ALTAI TURISMO
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London, United Kingdom · 3h
Tour de los Beatles en Londres en Español
Si eres Beatlemaníaco no te puedes perder nuestro Tour Regular The Beatles en Londres en español. Guías apasionados y grupos reducidos.
Como, Italy · 2h
Como Walking Tour: Art, Symbols and History
Two hours through Como's streets, decoding its art, the meaning of its symbols and the ages that shaped the city.
by Michela
Krakow, Poland · 2h
Krakow Under the Swastika: The Germanization of a City
Discover how Nazi occupation transformed Kraków through powerful stories, historic sites and wartime photographs.
by David Harisiadis
Lisbon, Portugal · 2h 30m
Lisbon downhill walk: From Graça's Highest Peak through Alfama & Baixa
An easy downhill route through Lisbon’s history, art, and hidden corners. Enjoy iconic panoramas and local treats at your pace.
by Jelena
Seville, Spain · 2h
Jewish History of Seville Private Tour
Discover the rich history of Seville's Jewish community with our tour, which takes you on a journey from their origins to their eventual expulsion from the city.
by ALTAI TURISMO
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London, United Kingdom · 3h
Tour de los Beatles en Londres en Español
Si eres Beatlemaníaco no te puedes perder nuestro Tour Regular The Beatles en Londres en español. Guías apasionados y grupos reducidos.
Berlin, Germany · 4h
Berlín Esencial: Tour Histórico General Privado
Tour básico de unas 4h. Punto de partida para asentarse e introducirse en la historia y los lugares más representativos de la ciudad
by Rafa Berlin Tours
Granada, Spain · 2h 30m
Tour por la Alhambra con Palacios Nazaríes
Descubre la Alhambra y sus Palacios Nazaríes en un recorrido a pie de 2,5 horas con entradas incluidas.
by Raquel Hilbrecht
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · 12h
Saigon in a Day: Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing and Night Food Tour
Ho Chi Minh City from morning to night: city sights by minivan, then a street food tour by motorbike.
San Sebastian, Spain · 3h
Sociedad & Pintxos: Inside San Sebastián's Food Culture
Step inside a private Basque food club, then wander the Old Town tasting the city's best pintxos with a chef and a cookbook writer.
by Itsasaldi by Anouck & Joris
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Istanbul, Turkey · 4h
Customized Private Guided Istanbul Food Tour From Hotel or Cruise Ships
Want to taste Istanbul the way you prefer, not according to a fixed group schedule? This is a fully customized private food tour.
by Hüseyin Kaya
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Porto, Portugal · 9h
Douro Valley Small Group Wine Tour from Porto: Two Wineries, Traditional Lunch & River Cruise
Spend a full day discovering the Douro Valley with family-run wineries, a scenic Douro River cruise and a traditional Portuguese lunch, all in a relaxed small-group experience.
by Cooltour Oporto
Madrid, Spain · 2h 30m
Tapas Tour through the Barrio de las Letras, Madrid
Discover the most authentic corners of the Barrio de las Letras, tasting tapas like a true Madrileño.
by Madrid con Alba
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Naples, Italy · 3h
Naples Street food - Eat Like a Neapolitan
Eat like a Neapolitan person with a local guide, learn the story of the city trough every bite!
by Donatella De Mena
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Geneva, Switzerland · 9h
Gruyères, Lavaux & Chocolate Day Trip from Geneva
A full-day escape from Geneva to taste wine in Lavaux, cheese in Gruyères, and chocolate at Cailler.
by Cultural Switzerland
Road Town, British Virgin Islands · 2h
BVI Tour: Taste Local Flavors and Island Culture
Authentic local foods
by Jerome Frert
Instant book
Paris, France · 3h 30m
Paris: Latin Quarter Dinner Tour
Embark on a gastronomic adventure and explore Paris' iconic neighborhoods by taste. Discover the classics of French terroir over the course of an evening.
Siem Reap, Cambodia · 3h
Sunset Cruise on Tonle Sap
Relax on a boat on Tonle Sap lake and watch the sun go down over the water.
Johannesburg, South Africa · 6h
Hot Air Balloon Flight from Johannesburg
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Magaliesberg — dawn flight with expert pilots, small groups, champagne toast, flight certificate & buffet breakfast. Transfers from Johannesburg/Pretoria.
by Deeprift Ventours
Porto, Portugal · 10h
Douro Valley Luxury Wine Tasting, 3 Estates, River Cruise & Dining Experience
Luxury Douro Valley wine experience with 3 estates, private river cruise, Portuguese lunch at a 1751 manor, and seamless door-to-door service.
by Kara Tours Porto
Teotihuacán, Mexico · 8h 30m
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacán
Float above Teotihuacán's ancient valley at dawn with an experienced pilot, then toast your landing and enjoy breakfast.
by Alberto Alamilla
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Doha, Qatar · 3h
Doha Dhow Cruise and Katara Cultural Village Night Tour
See Doha's illuminated skyline from a traditional wooden dhow, then wander the lantern-lit lanes of Katara Cultural Village.
by Sandstorm Tours
Albufeira, Portugal · 4h
Safari de 4 horas, AM/PM
Passeio de jipe pelo interior algarvio.
by Go inland safari
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Sintra, Portugal · 7h
Sintra & Cascais
Explore the wonders of Sintra and Cascais with our private tour. Discover enchanting palaces, stunning landscapes and beaches, all at your own pace.
by MoonShadow Tours
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Cusco, Peru · 13h
montaña de colores vinicunca (con desayuno y almuerzo buffet)
Descubre la majestuosa Montaña de Colores Vinicunca (5,200 m s. n. m.) en una inolvidable excursión de día entero que combina la belleza natural de la Cordillera de Vilcanota con un completo servicio
by Machupicchu Luna Tours
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Bruges, Belgium · 3h 30m
Bruges & Damme: Scenic Countryside Bike Tour with Tapas
Indulge in an exquisite bike journey through the serene Flemish countryside to Damme, savoring scenic canals, historic charm, gourmet refreshments, and breathtaking vistas - a refined escape just
by Retro Biketours Bruges
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · 4h
Mountain Tour Puerto Vallarta Electric Bikes
Enjoy a 4-hour electric bike tour to the mountain of Puerto Vallarta visiting the most important points in the center of the beautiful town.
by Los Veranos Canopy
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Bruges, Belgium · 3h 30m
Private Bruges Countryside Cycling Tour to Damme with Guided Walk
Explore the beautiful polders and countryside on this fairy-tale ride
by Xavier Meurisse
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La Romana, Dominican Republic · 11h 30m
Isla Saona en catamarán con snorkel
Transporte desde el hotel guía turístico certificado piscina natural con estrellas de mar fiesta en catamarán no tomarán playa con silla reservada almuerzo incluido bebidas alcohólicas y no
by DOMIMNICAN PARADISE TOURS
Lausanne, Switzerland · 3h 30m
Lausanne en e-bike avec un guide local et indépendant: du lac Léman à la vieille ville
Une balade à vélo électrique avec un guide local indépendant, du bord du lac à la vieille ville de Lausanne.
by Kilian Megret
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Dublin, Ireland · 2h 30m
Dublin City Bike & E-Bike Tour
Ride through Dublin by bike or e-bike with experienced local guides on a relaxed 2.5-hour tour of the city.
by Cycle Dublin Bike & e-Bike Tours
Luang Prabang, Laos · 7h
Explore Luang Prabang Backroads Biking Tour
A full day by bike through the back roads of Luang Prabang, with markets, weavers and village life.
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Geneva, Switzerland · 3h
The Beauty of Geneva by Bike Tour
Cycle through Geneva's highlights and hidden gems with a passionate local host, from the Pâquis district to the Jet d'Eau.
by Cultural Switzerland
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Istanbul, Turkey · 8h
Full-Day Private Guiding
Looking for a private guide who builds the day around you rather than a fixed itinerary? This is a fully customized full-day private guiding experience.
by Hüseyin Kaya
Istanbul, Turkey · 7h
Istanbul City Highlights Tour Include LUNCH
Experience a full-day guided tour of Sultanahmet Old Istanbul, exploring UNESCO sites including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople and the Grand Bazaar.
by Kerem Okur
Muscat, Oman · 4h
Muscat: Private Evening City Tour
Explore Muttrah, Old Muscat and illuminated landmarks on a relaxed private evening tour with a local guide.
by Yahya Nasser
Tunis, Tunisia · 5h
Guided tour of Carthage & Sidi Bou Said
A private day through ancient Punic and Roman Carthage and the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said, with views over the Gulf of Tunis.
by Ahmed Riahi
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London, United Kingdom · 3h
Private Churchill Walking Tour of London
Follow Churchill's footsteps from the War Rooms to his favourite St James's shops with a private Churchill expert.
by Ramble Tours & Experiences
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Versailles, France · 5h
Versailles private tour, Trianon Gardens and entrance to the Palace
Beat the crowds at Versailles with a private guide: Le Nôtre's gardens, the Sun King's secret groves, Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
by Lutecia Heritage
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · 6h
Puerto Vallarta City Tour with a Visit to our Adventure Park
Experience Puerto Vallarta like never before with expert local guides leading the way. Our small-group format ensures a personal....
by Los Veranos Canopy
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Vienna, Austria · 1h 15m
House of Strauss - Johann Strauss Museum & Original Hall 1837
Step into the last surviving concert hall where all four Strauss geniuses performed: interactive museum, 15-min multimedia show and original artifacts. Recommended twice by the NYT.
by House of Strauss
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · 8h
Private Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple
Cao Dai Temple and the Cu Chi Tunnels on a private day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.
Chaniá, Greece · 7h 30m
Private Tour Knossos Palace-Archaeological Museum-Heraklion Town
Embark on a captivating journey through Greek mythology and the secrets of the ancient Minoan civilization with our expert guide. Join us for a mesmerizing journey where legends meet historical
by Moysidis Travel
Cullinan, South Africa · 7h
Tour the Cullinan Diamond Mine
Cullinan Diamond Mine surface tour — visit a working historic diamond mine near Pretoria; guided surface tour, gemstone history, and photo opportunities.
by Deeprift Ventours
Muscat, Oman · 7h
Muscat: Private Full-Day Tour to Nizwa
Discover Nizwa’s fort area, traditional souq and Omani heritage on a private guided day trip from Muscat.
by Yahya Nasser
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · 5h
Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride
Begin your adventure crossing the bay on a speed boat ride, admiring beautiful views of Puerto Vallarta. Or enjoy the adventure with our Land Transportation, making your journey in our jungle trucks
by Los Veranos Canopy
Tbilisi, Georgia · 12h
Private Full-Day Hiking Tour from Tbilisi to Juta
We will pass Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress town, stop at the confluence of Black and White Aragvi, visit the Friendship Arch. And the main goal is the village of Juta, one of the highest
by Zurabi Jabauri
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Tokyo, Japan · 7h
Private Custom Tokyo Tour by Train with a Former JR Conductor
From local food, cafes and craft beer taprooms to parks, mountains and hot springs, explore the Tokyo locals know along the Chuo Line, shaped around you.
by Samurai Guide Sho
Osaka, Japan · 4h
Osaka Day Tour: Secret Spots & Local Treasures
A fun 3-4 Hour tour where we hit all the hottest spots of Osaka, whilst also checking out the smaller alleyways and more "local" spots.
by Thomas Mirgiannis
Johannesburg, South Africa · 5h
Lion Safari Park Johannesburg Tour
Lion Safari Park Johannesburg — open‑vehicle tour to see lions, cheetahs & African wild dogs. Close-up wildlife encounters, guided photo opportunities.
by Deeprift Ventours
Kigali, Rwanda · 7h
3-Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Adventure
Three days from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for a gorilla trek, with two nights near the park and the drive back to the capital.
by PM Safaris Rwanda
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · 3h
Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta
Experience an encounter with Mother Nature as you meet the majestic Humpback Whale.
by Los Veranos Canopy
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Doha, Qatar · 4h
Desert Safari Adventure from Doha, Qatar
Dune bashing in a 4x4 Landcruiser, a camel ride, sandboarding and sunset photos in the golden Qatari desert, with pickup from Doha.
by Sandstorm Tours
Multi-day
Arusha, Tanzania · 5 days
5-Day Big Five Tanzania Safari: Three Iconic destination |Tarangire| Serengeti National Park| Ngorongoro Crater
Five days chasing lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos across Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
by ADVENTURE PLUSE SAFARIS
Johannesburg, South Africa · 6h
Dinokeng Game Reserve Tour from Johannesburg
6‑hr Dinokeng Game Reserve tour from Sandton: 2–2.5‑hr open‑vehicle safari with expert guide, scenic drives, bottled water & hotel pickup/drop‑off.
by Deeprift Ventours
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · 6h
Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Hiking Tour
Hike from the Vallarta Botanical Garden to Los Veranos Adventure Park. Enjoy extra activities in Los Veranos.
by Los Veranos Canopy
Johannesburg, South Africa · 8h
Lion Park & Lesedi Cultural Village Tour | Johannesburg
Lion Park and Lesedi Cultural Village tour with a guided safari, dance show, buffet lunch and Johannesburg hotel transfers.
by Deeprift Ventours
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