What to expect
Let us take a guess… You’re looking for a food tour that’s an authentic, unforgettable experience. Indulging in high-quality, delicious food from restaurants and vendors. Immersing yourself in local cuisine and culinary traditions. Oh, and it should introduce you to the history and lore of your destination, obviously!
And you want an experience where you feel …
Satisfied, relaxed and full after trying new and delicious foods. Like you’re hanging out with dear friends. Entertained by your knowledgeable guide. Excited to meet local chefs and other food experts. Like you can’t wait to book your next tour to explore more of the local food scene, since you had such a great time.
If you feel like we’re reading your mind, awesome! You’re just the kind of person we love to welcome on our food tours. We’re so glad you’re here!
Get a flavor for our food tours
We create the food tour experiences that we’d like to go on ourselves. The most unique eateries, the most delicious food and stops in convenient locations, so you can easily move from one spot to the next. These are the outcomes we have in mind for you when we design every new tour.
Taste local delicacies
First and foremost, we want to give you the chance to taste a variety of local dishes and drinks… everything from street foods to gourmet meals, depending on your destination.
Learn about history & culture
Food tours also provide you with the opportunity to learn about local history, traditions and culinary traditions. You’ll learn how foods are prepared, special ingredients, origins and how it’s connected to the local culture.
Meet local chefs & food experts
Our tours get you personal time with local chefs, vendors and other food experts. This gives you an even deeper understanding of the local food scene, since you can ask questions during this time.
Tasting different types of foods
Depending on your palate or sense of adventure, our tours give you the chance to sample street foods, visit local markets, or enjoy home-cooked meals or gourmet delight.
Tastings & optional drink packages
Our tours include sampling food at local eateries, along with an optional drink package. Choose the experience that works best for you and your budget.
Sightseeing
We try to include sightseeing, shopping or other activities as part of our food tour experiences to give you a more comprehensive cultural experience.
Where we’ll be stopping
For every destination city, we carefully choose restaurants and food vendors that are the best representation of the local cuisine, boast high-quality food and drinks, and give you a unique, authentic food-tasting experience. Check out some of the stops you’ll enjoy on our food tours.
Family-run restaurants
These gems, often owned by generations of the same family, serve traditional, home-cooked meals often not found at chain restaurants. Perfect for an authentic dining experience where you’ll feel like a member of the family!
International Cuisine
You’ll enjoy the restaurants specializing in a specific ethnic cuisine, often run by people who’ve come here from that part of the world. You’ll have the chance to try foods from different countries as well as the history, culture, and customs behind.
Local specialties
We aim to include stops that specialize in local or regional delicacies. You’ll get the opportunity to try specific dishes unique to the area.
What happens on our tours doesn’t have to stay on our tours.
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We’ve designed our tour experiences with your comfort, enjoyment and safety in mind. Here’s what you can expect on any tour you book with us.
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Your experienced guide will welcome you – and then give you an overview of your tour, including the schedule, what to expect, and any general housekeeping or logistics details. Please note that gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
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Whether it’s a local restaurant, street food vendor or historical location, your guide will introduce the stop, provide information about the venue, the food or drink you’ll enjoy, and its significance in the local cuisine scene.
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You’ll have the opportunity to taste the food and drink, whether it’s just a sampling or a full serving.
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Your tour guide will educate you in an entertaining and engaging way about the food or drink, including its ingredients, preparation methods and cultural significance. This may also include details about the history, culture or traditions of the area.
Tour participants may have the opportunity to interact with the local vendors or food experts, such as chefs, farmers, or brewers, depending on the tour and the stop. You may be given time to explore the venue or shop on your own.
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Once the sampling and discussion are done, your tour guide will lead your group to the next stop. You’ll repeat steps two to four at each stop on your tour. Our tours generally last three to three-and-a-half hours. The number of stops will vary from two to six stops, depending on your destination city.
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With every tour you enjoy with us, our goal is for you to enjoy unique and authentic food experiences, while feeling comfortable and safe. We want you to have the opportunity to interact with local chefs, vendors and other food experts to give you a deeper understanding of the local food scene. Finally, we want you to feel that you’ve gotten a great value for your money, and that your tour exceeded your expectations, in terms of the amount of food, drink, entertainment and experiences we offered you.
Meet our Tour Guides
You’ll love them as much as we do! Our local food tour guides are passionate, knowledgeable and skilled in providing an engaging, immersive experience for our guests.
No matter what tour you choose, they’ll entertain and educate you about the history and culture of the local food scene, as well as provide you with interesting morsels about each tour stop.
Of course, you’ll also sample delicious food, explore unique neighborhoods, visit out-of-the-way eateries, and learn about the local culinary culture.
Our tour guides give you expert insight into the history, ingredients and techniques used to make the foods you’ll sample. They’ll also introduce you to local chefs, vendors and other food guides for added flavor.
Our guides will make sure you leave our tours feeling happy, full and satisfied!
FAQs
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We craft each tour to reflect the local food scene. You can read a description of the food tour on our Book a Tour page.
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You’ll experience between two and six stops on each tour. You can read a description of each tour on our Book a Tour page.
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Each tour lasts three to three-and-a-half hours.
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An experienced local tour guide will accompany you the entire time on all of our tours, so you’ll enjoy the best experience possible.
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Yes. Please reach out to us at support@foodiefootsteps.com
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That's a great way to explore the local food scene! However, if you're looking for a more immersive experience, consider a guided food tour. You'll have the benefit of a local guide to give you insider tips, take you to the best local spots, and answer any questions that you might have. Plus, it's a great way to meet new people and get connected to the local community.
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Yes! Our tours cost $99 per person for a three-hour tour. That’s a great value when you consider all that's included in the tour. Not only will you get to try different local dishes, but you'll also get a knowledgeable guide who will take you to hidden gems that you might not have found on your own. Plus, we do offer discounts and special promotions. Additionally, we provide a satisfaction guarantee so you’re risk-free.
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We understand that dietary restrictions can be challenging when it comes to food tours, but we do our best to accommodate all our guests. We may be able to provide options for different dietary needs such as gluten-free, vegetarian or halal. Please let us know about your restrictions in advance so we can let you know if arrangements can be made. Additionally, our guides are well-informed about the venues and can provide information about the ingredients and options suitable for you.
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It’s easy! Visit our Book a Tour page to see the available tours, times and dates. When you click on the tour you’re interested in, you’ll see more information and how to reserve your spot on the tour.
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Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the tour will be fully refunded. Cancellations made 48 to 72 hours before the tour will be issued a credit for a future tour. However, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the tour or no-shows won’t be refunded.
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All participants must be in good health and able to walk a moderate distance, as some tours may include walking or standing for extended periods of time. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We make every effort to accommodate all individuals, so if you have any concerns, please reach out to us at support@foodiefootsteps.com
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No, gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
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Yes! All repeat customers receive a promo code for a 10% discount.