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Best Food & History Tours Around the World: Our Top 15

40 tours  ·  from $21 a head

The 15 best food & history tours you can book anywhere in the world, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions - Meeting at the Setas de Sevilla
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Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

1.Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,468 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Walk Seville’s old center with a local guide such as Alejandro, Pilar, Ella, Jeff, or Sasha. Stop at neighborhood bars for tapas, four wines or other drinks, and dishes such as chicharrones, carrillada, espinacas con garbanzos, meatballs, and pestiños. Expect history, football talk, flamenco culture, and enough food for a full meal.

“We attended the wine and tapas tour with our guide Ella on Saturday 24th January. She took us to some great bars, explained the local traditions. A great variety of food and local drinks. She was very friendly and well organised. She also took the time after the your to send us a list of all the bars and food we had eaten. We really enjoyed the evening.”

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Victoria Guided Food and History Tour - Market Square and the older trading city
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Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

2.Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Join Andy from A Taste of Victoria Food Tours for a two-hour walk through Old Town, Chinatown, and the Inner Harbour. With no more than 12 people, you’ll sample chocolate, tea, biscuits, spring rolls, pierogi, beer, and other local bites while learning how Victoria’s food and neighborhoods developed. Tastings can add up to lunch.

“Andy was an excellent guide - friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the local food scene. The food was really good and varied. The walk was very manageable, easy pace and not too far between stops. Recommend if you're looking for a fun, tasty way to explore Victoria.”

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour - Starting beside the Steam Clock
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

3.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk about five to eight flat city blocks through Gastown with an English-speaking guide such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Stop at local eateries for six to seven food tastings, three to four drink tastings, and stories about Vancouver’s early days. Expect a full meal, several seated stops, stairs, and rain-or-shine operation.

“A fun history tour with drinks and chow. Learned a lot about the Gastown District and really enjoyed the diversity of food we tasted.”

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Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks - Warm sausage rolls and a secret bite on Essex Street
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Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks

4.Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,718 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Walk central Dublin with a guide such as Ann, Lee, Francesca, or Ciaran, stopping for eight Irish food and drink tastings. Make Irish coffee, try a warm sausage roll, local oyster, cheese, stew, beer, brownie, and ice cream. The three-hour route begins at College Green and ends near Grafton Street.

“By the end of this tour you will have an Irish Mom, Ann. She takes care of you and shows you all the heat small places to go eat and drink in the city. She has a vast knowledge of random facts and a life lived. Brilliant experience!”

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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk - The food stops: generous, varied, and best approached hungry
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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

5.The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,698 reviews · from $43Best value

Meet your guide at Connaught Place for a five-hour Old Delhi food and heritage walk. Guides such as Sonali, Dolly, Parul, and Raghu lead you through Chawri Bazaar, Khari Baoli, Balli Maran, Naughara, Chandni Chowk, and Kinari Bazar, with food, drinks, water, and a rickshaw ride included.

“The food was amazing! So glad we got to try soooo many different local foods! Our guide was great and very knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour to everyone! Note: It is very long and booking it on the day of arrival was not best! We were tired but loved it!”

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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour - Hot sauce, pralines, and the sweet side of New Orleans
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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

6.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,544 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend three hours walking New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Beth, Meg, John, or Dylan. Visit five food stops for gumbo, hot sauces, pralines, catfish po-boy, muffuletta, boudin, red beans and rice, and bread pudding, while your guide explains the city’s food traditions. Vegetarian meals are available, but gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets cannot be accommodated.

“The tour was informative & fun. Food was a nice local mix. Our guide (Beth) really kept our attention and was open to answering any and all questions.”

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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour - Starting beside the Salinas Museum and Teatro Massimo
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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

7.Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,486 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Join Fabrizio for a three-hour walk through Palermo’s old town, with five street-food tastings at Capo Market and stops at the Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, and Pretoria Fountain. Expect arancine, panelle, crocché, sfincione, cannolo, local stories, and plenty of practical advice for the rest of your stay.

“Was excellent. Lots of information and history. Great sampling. Prepared stops was next level. I will do other tours with fabrizio for sure. Already planning next.”

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Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City - Five dishes that show Mexico’s range
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Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

8.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about five hours eating through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a guide such as Ángel, Tania, Jimena, or Josette. Visit Mercado de San Juan, try enchiladas, mixiote, ceviche tostadas, empanadas, sweets, and drinks, and pause at historic landmarks. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and share dietary needs when booking.

“I have done a LOT of food tours around the country and around the world. This ranks in my top two ever! The food was great, drinks were great, the walking and culture was the perfect amount, and our guide Josette was so nice, friendly, and accommodating. Seriously, do yourself a favor and book this tour whether it's your first visit to Mexico City, or even if you've been before like we have!”

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Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour - Starting underground at Modern Pastry
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Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour

9.Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,082 reviews · 2 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Walk Boston’s North End with a local guide such as Scottie or Big Al, tasting three full-size pizza slices along the Freedom Trail. You’ll see Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp’s Hill, Old Ironsides, and Bunker Hill viewpoints, then finish with a cannoli at Modern Pastry. The 12-person tour lasts about two and a half hours.

“We learned a lot, ate some great pizza, and enjoyed our tour guide! Scott has a great sense of humor and knows a lot of great history.”

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Rome Food Tour in the Historic Centre with 8+ Food Tastings - Starting at Piazza Navona
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Rome Food Tour in the Historic Centre with 8+ Food Tastings

10.Rome Food Tour in the Historic Centre with 8+ Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend about three hours tasting Roman classics with a small group of up to 12 people. You’ll sample pizza, supplì, cold cuts, cheeses, two pastas, cannoli, gelato, and a secret dish while walking from Piazza Navona to Largo di Torre Argentina. Guides such as Massimiliano, Rocio, Luda, and Federico add food knowledge and Roman stories.

“Seriously a highlight of our 5 week euro trip! If you're in Rome this tour is a must! My husband and I were the only 2 people booked for the day and thankfully the company didn't cancel and we had our own private tour. Our guide Massimiliano is extremely knowledgeable and not only took us to local food spots, he also told us lots of history of Rome and the dishes we had. Couldn't recommend him and this tour enough!”

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Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines - Starting with pastry and old Madrid food traditions
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Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

11.Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 814 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Walk Madrid’s old center with a guide such as Jorge, Jo, Ignacio, or Diego, stopping for pastries, Iberian ham, manchego, squid sandwiches, tapas, vermouth, and wine. The 2-hour tour covers the classics, while the 3-hour version adds more cured meats, olive oil, another tapa, and a drink. Expect up to 15 people and a fair amount of walking.

“Maria (Joe) was an amazing tour guide. She gave us the history of Spain while taking us to great restaurants for delicious tapas and plenty to drink. Family friendly, but also a tour for friends, couples, and solo travelers. Thanks, Joe, for an excellent food tour.”

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Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings - Meeting at Plaza Pino Suárez
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Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

12.Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 723 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with guides such as Andy, Carlo, or Diana, stopping for seven savory and sweet tastings. Expect chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, bakery treats, chocolate, beer, and agua fresca, plus stories about the Zócalo and Templo Mayor. The group has a maximum of 12 people.

“you visit two places for food- enchiladas w/ mole, aquas frescas, tacos, and then three places for desserts/ sweets. Our guide Andy was very nice and a great tour guide. I would suggest less sweet stops but I would keep the churro stop.”

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Savannah: Historic District Foodie Walking Tour - Six food stops, with enough for lunch
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Savannah: Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

13.Savannah: Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 613 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Cindy, Gail, Beck, or Tori. Stop at six food shops and restaurants for lunch-sized tastings, hear stories about the city, and finish near City Market. Seafood, nut, pescatarian, and vegetarian needs can usually be accommodated, but gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan tastings are not available.

“Guide was very well informed. The pace was good. The food was delicious!”

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Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour - Meeting at Waterfront Station
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Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

14.Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 539 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

Meet your English-speaking guide at Waterfront Station for a three-hour walk through Gastown. Guides such as Sean, Rachel, Kate, and Connor mix local stories with six food tastings, four alcoholic drinks, two desserts, and non-alcoholic choices at a series of restaurants. Expect cobblestones, stairs, poutine, wine, beer, and a full stomach.

“Sean our guide was fun and gave us great info about the city as well as getting us from place to place to sample their signature food or drink. Highly recommend.”

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Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food - Quattro Canti gives you a useful starting point
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Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

15.Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Meet licensed guide Domenico Aronica at Quattro Canti for a three-hour walk through Palermo’s old center. Visit major churches, fountains, UNESCO sites, and Ballarò Market while sampling arancini, panelle, pizza, juice, and cannoli. The small group is limited to 15 people and the tour is offered in English.

“På trods af høj varme var det en virkelig god tur rundt i byen. Rigtig gode fortællinger omkring Fontana Pretoria. Let humør og detaljerede forklaringer i Chiesa Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio.”

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