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Foodie Experiences from around the world 🌍🍕🍜

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A selection of food tours, cookery classes and experiences from around the world. My personal favourites were a fruit tour in Bogota, Colombia and the pastry class in France. I always recommend a food walking tour, you get to learn about the new ci...
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Food tours

Discover a new city on foot with these great tours. You will try so many dishes and learn all about a new cuisine. I really recommend these types of tour on your first day. All of the ones linked are Viator but also check out Airbnb Experiences.
 
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Italy and Pasta go hand in hand. 
This cool experience is set inside a 12th century medieval tower. You are guided by an expert chef and during the workshop you make three types of fresh pasta: ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle.Then watch how to make authentic sauces such as butter ...
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
 
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I loved Naples as a foodie city. They have so many hole in the wall places and of course the birthplace of pizza.
 This tour will let you try authentic Neapolitan dishes and you'll walk past outstanding historic buildings. What I like about this tour is you can make the tour exclusively private for your group which I think is better.
Authentic Naples Food Tour with 8+ Tastings of Pizza, Wine & More
 
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This award winning four hour tour will cover all you need to know about Italian food and more aptly Roman food. The neighbourhood of Trastevere is filled with local restaurants and this tour will highlight the very best. 
You'll also gain access to an exclusive - the oldest wine cellar in all of Roma! You will also learn the difference between real gelato and the fake stuff.. 
Pack comfortable shoes and stretchy pants and head on out.
Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour
 
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If you are visiting New York for the first time and find the food scene a bit overwhelming then this is the tour for you.
This food-focused, small-group tour includes six separate tastings ranging from New York-style eats to international cuisine. As you sample tacos, pizza, cupcakes, rice balls and many more. This tour also shows you some of the iconic New York city co...
Greenwich Village Food Tour | New York City
 
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Discover the vibrant tapestry of New York's Chinatown when you embark on this tasting and walking tour. Try delights such Peking duck, dim sum to Malaysian curry and decadent desserts. On this tour you will also learn about the local history of the a...
#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour
 
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This four hour tour will take you on a deep dive into Munich’s beer culture. Meet your local guide, then go from famous Bavarian beer hall to famous Bavarian beer hall, sampling a range of brews including Oktoberfest beer tasters, and platters of aut... 
 You'll get to try three full sized authentic German beers,  visit the Oktoberfest museum and soak up all the hustle and bustle of Munich.
Munich Germany Beer and Bavarian Bites Small-Group Tour
 
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Enjoy a Bridgerton themed afternoon tea in the Regency style Francis hotel. Take your pick from the Whisky inspired Simon Basset, the rum inspired Colin Bridgerton or the fruity Eloise Bridgerton to end your afternoon.
Bridgerton Afternoon Tea, Bath England.
 
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Portland is famous for its doughnuts… so this is the perfect combination of tasting tour and exploring the city. you'll get to visit some of the city's best donut shops. Your tour guide will take you not only to the most famous of them all, Voodoo Do...
Portland, USA Original Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour
 
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I loved this experience in Bogota. The wide range of fruits (some known to me and many more I wasn't more familiar) was an excellent start to a trip to Colombia. Learn all about the different varieties, taste them and try something new. This was so m...
Bogota, Colombia fruit tour.
 
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Barcelona is such a foodie city, the variety of tapas, wine and paella creates a great food tour. Enjoy sampling bites like jamón, paella, cheese, churros, and more. At the end, you'll enjoy a delicious secret dish that will be revealed on the day of the tour. 
 This tour is three hours long as is great for first time visitors.
Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings
 
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Rather than just ordering Japanese tea in a cafe or restaurant, this tea–themed experience allows you to learn about tea cultivation and processing from an expert—a former tea farmer and practising pharmacist. Once you've tried real authentic matcha ...
Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

Cookery Classes

Learn and develop a new skill on these cookery classes. 

 
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On this hands on experience you will learn about the rich culture and food of Portugal. 
 Join a small group and learn to create traditional Portuguese appetizers, mains, and desserts in a 4-course meal. Learn about the history of Portuguese cuisine and how it has become so eclectic over the centuries. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor...
Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon
 
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Honestly nothing beats authentic freshly made Portuguese tarts. This two hour class you'll get hands-on practice making the famous custard tarts in a small-group setting where you can ask questions throughout the process. 
Discover different pastry techniques and get live feedback from your teacher. I also love that you can recreate the recipes at home with the digital recipes.
 The class is also nearby to a metro station and is easy to get too. I would say this would be great for solo travellers.
Pastel de Nata Pastry Class, Lisbon
 
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On this hands on class you’ll prepare traditional French baguettes, rich brioches, and beautifully twisted babkas from scratch.
You will be guided by our professional chef,  learn how to knead, shape, proof, score, fill, and bake each dough, while understanding why every step matters.
The  3 hour class is designed for all levels and takes place in a welcoming Parisian studio. You’ll work in a small group, receive personalized guidance, and enjoy a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. I think this is worth every penny and you can take your own...
Paris Authentic French Bread and Baguette Baking Class
 
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This workshop is so fun and the small group (no more than 8 people) makes it even better. Learn how to make the pretty pastel macarons and this workshop is chef led so you are in the right hands to ask any questions. I feel this would be great for a ...
Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef
 
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There’s nothing more British than scones with jam and clotted cream… in this class you will be lead by a professional baker where you will make scones by scratch and hear the history of this classic treat and mingle with like-minded folk.
London Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop
 
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I adore Georgian food and often think it is overlooked. On this tour you'll learn how to prepare two iconic Georgian dishes - khinkali and khachapuri. 
Enjoy a glass of Georgian wine and tasty local snacks as you follow along with a Georgian chef and roll dough and prepare the filling. Listen to stories about Tbilisi and Georgia’s unique food culture along the way.
Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi (Georgia)
 
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Create your own Belgian chocolate during a Belgian chocolate-making workshop that’s ideal for families and those with a sweet tooth. Rather than just dipping items in chocolate, you’ll learn to make three difference types of chocolate from scratch—in... 
Whats-more, you'll end up with 35 pieces of beautiful chocolate each to enjoy. Bruges is such a pretty town and this activity is perfect for those rainy days.
Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges
 
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Thai food is like nothing else, the spice, the flavour and freshest ingredients. 
Learn to cook classic thai dishes such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, Mango sticky rice and the rich red or green curries and many more dishes. You'll also learn how to make of your own curry paste from scratch with mortar and pestle. Such a great experience and delicious food.
This ticket also includes hassle-free pickup and drop-off from hotels in select Phuket areas
Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour

Whisky and Wine tastings

Wine, whisky, vodka and all the rest in between. Cheers 🥂
 
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This guided tasting is with a Hungarian Sommelier so you know you are in good hands. Sip five top local wines paired with fresh bread, Hungarian cheese, and charcuterie. A tasting sheet helps you keep track of the different wines; also receive a map ...
 This would make the perfect date night tour.
Hungarian Wine, Cheese, and Charcuterie Tasting in Budapest
 
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I mean when in Bordeaux…
This one hour experience is perfect for a city break and I find the cost to be reasonable.
 You'll head to a local wine bar, where your expert instructor will go over the basics of wine production and terminology and let you in on some tricks of the trade. Throughout the course of your experience, you'll taste three different wines, served ...
Bordeaux, France Wine tasting class with charcuterie and cheese (3 wines)
 
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As an Edinburgh tour guide, this is my go-to recommendation for people who want to learn about Scottish whisky. The underground cellar bar is unique and the storytelling and guided tasting is worthwhile. I would recommend doing this as a group. 
You leave here with a feeling of knowing more about whisky and why it is so important to Scottish people.
90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town
 
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If you only have time to visit Edinburgh and still want to experience a whisky distillery then this is where I would go. The Port of Leith distillery is the tallest one in the world, with outstanding views across the sea and city. The guided tour wil... 
This activity is perfect for a city break in Edinburgh.
Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting (Edinburgh Scotland)
 
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Gdansk is the perfect city break destination and if you are with friends of a partner then this vodka tasting experience will be fun!
 Guided by a local expert, you’ll learn about the history and traditions of Polish vodka, its role in celebrations, and how it has been crafted for centuries. Our tasting is paired with authentic Polish snacks to enhance the flavors and give you a tru...
Set in a cozy bar or historic venue, this tour combines great drinks, engaging stories, and a friendly atmosphere.
Vodka Tasting Tour in Gdańsk — Taste 7 Unique Polish Spirits

Farm and Outdoor experiences

Discover the best farm to plate experiences and see somewhere off the beaten track. I always enjoy these tours as it makes you appreciate the sheer effort involved in creating some of the foods we enjoy across the world.

 
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Enjoy this 2-hour Maui Farm Tour. 
Head to La Kahea Community Farm outside Maui and meet for an immersive tasting and farm tour on this sustainable local farm. You'll connect with nature, learn sustainable agricultural practices, and feast on the incredible flavors of the land. The be...
Taste of Hawaii: A Maui Farm Tour
 
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If you are lucky enough to be in Tuscany then do as the tuscans do!
 Visit the valley air of Segromigno on this farm tour of a local olive grove and winery. See where the high quality grapes and olives are grown, and learn about how the olives are pressed and made into olive oil, and where the grapes go to be made int...
Wine and olive oil tasting & farm tour (Tuscany, Italy)
 
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This is such a unique experience!
 This is an all day tour (8 hours). 
Begin your day at an organic bee sanctuary, where you'll learn about ethical beekeeping, pollination, and biodiversity. Enjoy a curated honey tasting featuring six organic varieties, reflecting Cyprus' unique flora. Next, venture into an organic gard...
Beekeeping and Farm to Table Cooking in Cyprus
 
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This three hour outdoor experience in the Lapland forest is once in a lifetime!
 Lapland’s forests are home to a rich variety of wild berries and mushrooms, making foraging an essential part of local culture. Join us for a guided foraging experience, where you’ll walk through the Arctic wilderness with a knowledgeable guide passi...
Forest Tasting Lapland Wild Berry and Mushroom Foraging (Finland)

Special Occasion experiences

If you are looking for something special and once in a lifetime whilst on your travels, then check these out below. 

 
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This signature Oslo culinary tour explores authentic Norwegian cuisine and offers a captivating journey through the stylish districts of Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen. 
 This Oslo culinary tour will culminate with a gourmet tasting at a high-class waterfront restaurant. Here, the chef will present a refined menu, including authentic fish soup and a carefully selected seafood platter, each dish showcasing the finest t...
A Refined Gastronomic Journey Oslo Signature Culinary Tour
 
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Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea right next to Buckingham Palace.
The Rubens at the Palace, Luxury Buckingham Palace Hotel
 
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This three day tour leaving from Edinburgh will take you to Glen Moray Distillery, Cardhu and Dalwhinnie distillery. You'll also stop at the Speyside cooperage to see the skilled craftsmen making the whisky barrels. 
Also included on the tour is a visit to the Cairngorm national park and to the Whisky Castle. This whisky emporium has been selling the finest malt whiskies for over 120 years and is stocking over 600 malts. Accommodation on this tour is Bed and Brea...
From Edinburgh: Speyside Whisky Trail 3-Day Small Group Tour
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Restaurants

A selection of cafes, restaurants and bakeries you need to try...
 
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Incredible bagels at the start of Brick Lane. Don't be put off by the large lines especially at the weekend. It goes quickly!
Brick Lane Beigel Bake | London's 24/7 Bagel Shop | Order Now!
 
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Exceptional service, great selection of teas and cakes for a traditional afternoon tea. I can also recommend their breakfast menu.
Bettys York
 
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The best pizza I've tried ever... Worth the hype. Located in the centre of Naples.
L'ANTICA PIZZERIA DA MICHELE, Naples - 2026 Reviews ...
 
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The perfect Pastel de Nata.
Fábrica da Nata - Praça dos Restauradores