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

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

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

Spend about three and a half hours walking Seville with a local guide such as Alejandro, Pilar, Sasha, Jeff, or Stephanie. Visit neighborhood bars, taste tapas and four wines, see flamenco dress, and learn how food connects with Seville’s customs, football, and past. Tastings provide enough food for lunch or dinner.

“This was a great activity for our first evening after flying into Seville. We got a feel of the town, had great food and wine and a wonderful tour experience. Highly recommend!”

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2.Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

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

Spend about two hours walking from Phillips Brewing to Victoria’s Inner Harbour with Andy, tasting chocolate, tea, biscuits, spring rolls, pierogi, and more. The route links Chinatown, Market Square, Government Street, and Bastion Square. With a maximum of 12 people, it feels personal, though you should plan for a separate walk back to the starting point.

“This was a great food tour. The guide was knowledgeable about Victoria's history and the food selections he made were really good. There was a selection of both savory and sweet. The food was tasty and the restaurants were locally owned and operated with history and significance, not tourist traps. He was engaging in his presentation and stories, and was welcoming to all.”

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

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

Spend about three hours eating through central Dublin with guides such as Ann, Lee, Francesca, and Ciaran. You’ll make Irish coffee, try warm sausage rolls, Irish cheeses, a Flaggy Shore oyster, hearty stew, local beer, and Irish ice cream. The small group, capped at 12, makes it easy to ask questions and get personal food tips.

“This tour is completely worth it! Not only do you get a walk around the main areas of Dublin, but our guide Ann was so knowledgeable, it was a miniature history lesson as well! The food was all great quality with a large variety! I definitely felt like we got a good vibe of Irish eating in Dublin. All of us left full to burst! It was a decent length tour, and I never felt rushed, but we covered a lot of ground. With Ann’s encouragement I also tried my very first oyster! I’m sure it was a very fine oyster, the people there that liked oysters enjoyed it. I…”

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4.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

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

Start at 3rd Block Depot in the French Quarter for a progressive lunch of gumbo, hot sauces, pralines, po-boys, muffulettas, boudin, red beans and rice, and bread pudding. Guides such as Beth, Meg, Dylan, John, and Sarah pair each bite with New Orleans history. The small-group tour runs in morning or afternoon, rain or shine.

“Yummy variety of food, knowledgeable and funny tour guide! Beth is super knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans as well as cuisine history. She answered all of our questions and even shared some recipes with us. She was fabulous!!”

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5.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, mixing landmarks, Sicilian history, and generous tastings at Capo Market. Try sfincione, panelle, crocché, arancine, and cannolo, with one beer, water, or cola included. The tour suits first-time visitors and cruise passengers who want a lively introduction without spending a full day on their feet.

“We had an absolutely fantastic food tour in Palermo with Fabrizio from lAmuMi – Let’s Go! His energy, humor, and deep knowledge of Palermo made the city truly come alive. From the moment we met at the historic gates of the city, Fabrizio shared fascinating stories about the four mandamenti (districts), local sayings like futittinni (“don’t worry, carry on”), and even gave us some great parking tips! The Capo Market was a highlight. We wandered through vibrant stalls, sampling authentic Sicilian bites while Fabrizio wove in history, humor, and heart. We also visited Piazza Giuseppe, where he pointed out the sundial on the cathedral floor — one of many hidden…”

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6.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

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

Walk through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a local guide such as Ángel, Tania, Jimena, or Josette. Taste mole enchiladas, mixiote, ceviche tostadas, plantain empanadas, Mexican sweets, and drinks at markets, food stalls, restaurants, and cantinas. The group is limited to 10, and vegetarian and vegan choices are available with advance notice.

“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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7.Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour

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

Meet guides such as Scotty or Big Al at Modern Pastry for a nearly three-hour walking tour through Boston’s North End. You’ll sample three full-size pizza slices, hear stories about Paul Revere and Old North Church, see five Freedom Trail sites, and finish with a cannoli. Groups are capped at 12.

“Hands down one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. Scotty was great: funny, knew his history, and sprinkled in a lot of local stories. He did a great job shepherding our group through North End on a busy Saturday. My 12 year old loved it. The pizza was fantastic!”

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8.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 eating your way from Piazza Navona to Largo di Torre Argentina. A guide such as Massimiliano, Rocio, Luda, or Federico leads a small group of up to 12 through Roman streets, the Jewish Ghetto, and historic squares, with pizza, supplì, pasta, cheese, cannoli, gelato, and a secret tasting along the way.

“This was an awesome intro to popular foods in Rome. We did this tour with 2 small kids (4, 6) and I was 6 months pregnant also! It’s a lot of walking, but nothing too bad. The foods were great and our tour guide was fabulous! He was very engaging and overall made the experience very fun. Would highly recommend!”

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9.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, tapas, vermouth, cider, and a classic squid sandwich. The 2-hour tour covers the main bites, while the 3-hour version adds an olive-oil tasting, more cured meats, another tapa, and sangria or beer.

“I wished we had done this on our first day so we knew all the great spots to eat at. I’ll be doing a Secret food tour again for sure!”

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

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

Spend about three hours walking Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a small group of up to 12 people. Guides such as Andy, Carlo, and Diana lead you to local food stops for chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, guacamole, bakery sweets, chocolate, beer, and agua fresca, while adding stories about the city and its food traditions.

“I wanted to find an activity like this where we could experience some local food and learn! Our guides were super informative and very accommodating (several in the large group had dietary accommodations). We did the 4pm tour and are glad we only had breakfast earlier in the day. So full! This is a great way to try out different foods if you don’t know where to start! Great for solo, couples, groups, families!”

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11.Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Set out from Doca de Santo Amaro for a relaxed two-hour sail along the Tagus. English-speaking guides such as Pedro and David point out Lisbon landmarks, while Vinho Verde, iced tea, water, and blankets keep the ride comfortable. The boat holds no more than 14 people.

“Great sunset sail! Smooth ride, comfortable boat and a wonderful guide! Really enjoyed this experience!”

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12.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 Gail, Cindy, Bec, or Tori. Visit six food shops and restaurants, taste enough for lunch, hear stories about the city, and finish near City Market. Expect moderate walking, standing, and a social group setting.

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

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13.Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

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

Start at Waterfront Station and follow an English-speaking guide such as Sean, Kate, Rachel, or Connor through Gastown. You’ll visit eight restaurants for six food tastings, two desserts, and four beer or wine samples, with non-alcoholic choices available. Expect cobblestones, local history, stairs, and enough food to reshape your dinner plans.

“Chirag was an amazing guide who kept us entertained with both local knowledge and fun narratives. The food stops were delicious , even tasting the local staple of Poutine. We would highly recommend this your tour to anyone wishing to have an immersion experience of food, drinks and history.”

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14.Madrid Local’s Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Start at Plaza de Isabel II at 6:30 pm for a 3.5-hour walking tour through central Madrid. Guides such as Pablo and Daniel lead you to taverns for croquettes, ham, Manchego, drinks, and a sit-down paella dinner, with stories about Madrid’s Arab wall, royal past, and old squares.

“Daniel was great, lots of stories and fun! We would highly recommend him to anyone coming to Madrid for the first time or seventeenth!”

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15.Bamberg: Guided Historical Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Walk Bamberg’s old town with a German-speaking guide from Geschichte Für Alle e.V., tasting smoked beer, Bamberger Hörnla, Zwetschgenbames, and other local treats. The two-hour route visits Grüner Markt, Untere Brücke, Schlenkerla, Pfahlplätzchen, and Eckerts Wirtshaus, ending with a full beer.

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