Our 15 Favourite Food Tours Worldwide

1.NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Spend about six hours crossing four New York City boroughs by bus, with stops at the Apollo Theater, Flushing Meadows, Bushwick murals, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Guides such as Chris, Jim, Kevin, and Solange bring local stories, while the route adds street art, baseball, food, and skyline views beyond Manhattan.

“We loved it, we had a great time and awesome experience with Tom Phinny -our tour guide he was very knowledgeable and respectful.”

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2.Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Meet your guide in Greenwich Village and ride a climate-controlled bus through Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, and DUMBO. Expect falafel, shawarma, pierogi, kielbasa, coal-fired pizza, cannoli, and chocolate, plus neighborhood stories and photo stops. Guide Laurie is often praised for her warm, well-informed hosting.

“Laurie was a great guide! She was personable and knew the area backwards and forwards. We sampled great food and learned plenty about Brooklyn. We would do it again!”

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3.Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 550 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Start at Neptune Fountain for a 50-minute open-top bus ride past Bologna’s key sights, with audio in 10 languages and hop-on, hop-off access at marked stops. Finish with a 30-minute market visit and food tasting vouchers. The bus is the main attraction, while the food portion is self-guided rather than a hosted food tour.

“A great way to see an overview of the city. We were driven through streets we probably wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Highly recommended.”

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4.Liverpool’s Brewery Bus Tour– 4 Breweries, 12 x Craft Beer & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $111

Join guide Darren for a four-hour small-group bus tour of four Liverpool breweries. Taste up to 12 beers, from lagers and ales to stouts and ciders, with a beer sommelier session, behind-the-scenes access, food, photos, and a keepsake lanyard. The tour starts near The Shankly Hotel and ends at Love Lane Brewery.

“Really good brewery tour, you get to try lots of different beers and in the last brewery we had a burger and chips. Darren , the tour guide/driver was very informative and friendly. We all enjoyed this tour and would definitely look at doing it again in the future.”

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5.Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 169 reviews · 5 hours · from $59

Spend five hours touring Malta in a vintage 36-seat bus with an English-speaking driver and guide such as Daniel or Caroline. Visit Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Siġġiewi, Dingli Cliffs and Mdina. Food and drinks are included, while the optional Blue Grotto boat trip costs extra and depends on the weather.

“Daniel was a fabulous guide, a great way to explore, the vintage bus was an added bonus. Excellent value, great communication and clear pick up instructions. Would 100% recommend this fun tour, limited numbers, great experience.”

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6.Cajun Food Bus Tour in Lafayette

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Spend about three hours and 15 minutes sampling Cajun specialties at five Lafayette-area eateries. Your guide, possibly Jay, Marie, or Whitney, links each dish to local culture and history. Expect gumbo, smoked sausage, boudin, cracklin, étouffée, dessert, bottled water, and a small group capped at 14 people.

“Entire tour delightful, good transportation, nice selection of stops with excellent tastes of cajun cuisine, appropriate time for each stop, Jay very knowledgeable of Louisiana history and food. Have already recommended to others. 😁”

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7.Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 4 hours · from $36Best value

Spend four hours on a lit party bus or traditional Chiva with a DJ, bilingual guide, local beer, empanadas, arepas, ceviche chicharrón, and a final restaurant tasting. You’ll meet in El Poblado, pass Provenza, the Golden Mile, and Gilberto Echeverri Mejía Bridge, then return to the starting point.

“We had a great time with the music, food & our guide. I was expecting low energy for a Wednesday night but it was a pleasant surprise that we all had so much fun! The food was great as well.”

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8.Nassau: Sip, Sample & See, Food & History Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours touring Nassau by air-conditioned bus with a local guide such as Sandy. Sample conch salad, rum cake, tropical drinks, bush tea, and Bahamian dishes, with stops for history, art, coastal views, and a family-style lunch. Moderate walking is required, but the bus keeps the day easy.

“Our tour guides were amazing!! We had a ton of fun, learned a lot, and enjoyed it very much!!”

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9.From Manhattan: Half-Day Brooklyn Food and Culture Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 4h 30m · from $189

Spend 4.5 hours crossing Brooklyn by temperature-controlled coach with guides such as Laurie, Rick, or Moody. Taste Neapolitan pizza, cannoli, Polish pierogies and kielbasa, chocolate, empanadas, Italian pastries, and more. You will also see Williamsburg, Greenpoint, DUMBO, Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, and Park Slope, with an optional walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

“Laurie was incredible both in personality and knowledge. We loved every minute! This tour is a must when visiting NYC.”

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10.Thai Bus Food Tour Experience in Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Spend 90 minutes dining aboard Thailand’s first food tour bus as it circles Rattanakosin Island and Chinatown. Choose lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, or a night ride, with Thai and English-speaking staff, a welcome drink, full-course menu, panoramic windows, WiFi, USB charging, and onboard restrooms. Vegetarian, halal, and kids’ menus are available on selected departures.

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11.Bologna City Red Bus and Food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 46 reviews · from $40

Ride Bologna’s red sightseeing bus for about 90 minutes with audio commentary in 10 languages, passing major monuments and Piazza Maggiore. Afterward, use tasting vouchers at historic city-center shops in the Quadrilatero market area. This suits first-time visitors with limited time, but the food portion is self-guided, not a hosted tasting.

“The drive was very nice and informative. Talked about food but were coupons and didn’t have time to find the places to eat.”

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12.Paphos: Adults Only Cruise with Drinks, Food, Bus, Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 44 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Spend five hours aboard the Ocean Flyer, an adults-only yacht limited to 65 passengers. You’ll get hotel transfers, a Champagne welcome, unlimited local drinks, canapés, buffet lunch, fruit, desserts, WiFi, and two swim stops near Peyia and the Sea Caves.

“We werden ruim op tijd opgehaald. Aankomst op de boot met een glaasje champagne en vervolgens onderweg non-stop drankjes naar keuze. Het eten was prima, de plekken voor het zwemmen waren heerlijk. Er was een fotograaf aan boord en de crew is enorm gastvrij en vriendelijk. Een groot pluspunt voor ons was dat het adult-only was.”

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13.Hop on Hop Off Grenadian Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $100

Spend the day with Donnie Best of Illustrious Taxi and Tours, moving between local food stops, spice rum tasting, chocolate, island history, and Annandale Waterfall. Hotel, cruise-port, and agreed-location pickup is available. Bring swimwear, and budget extra for breakfast, lunch, and the waterfall entrance fee.

“Donnie is knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. Looks us to two local establishments for breakfast and lunch. Good local food. Enjoyed the falls as went out in the water under them. Wear a suit and enjoy”

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14.Nassau: Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Spend two hours touring Nassau by all-electric bus with an English-speaking guide, stopping for Bahamian rum cake, tea, juices, rum, and other treats. You will see Rawson Square, Queen’s Staircase, John Watling’s Distillery, Fort Charlotte, and more. Lisa has earned special praise for her warm, informed guiding.

“Lisa was very informed about the history of the island, and communicated it well. She has a personality that means she knows everybody, which added to the enjoyment making us feel welcome and in good hands. She was very attentive and accommodating to her guests. Might have added a stop at the distillery, but not sure how to fit it in.”

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15.Premium Damnoen Saduak & Railway Market By Food Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $77

Spend a full day outside Bangkok with a premium food bus, sampling Michelin-recognized mango sticky rice, Pad Thai, and Thai sweets. You’ll watch a train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, ride an 80-minute longtail boat at Damnoen Saduak, stop at a salt farm café, and receive five travel photos. Guides include Palm and Jonh, with Army or Armm handling photography.

“Wonderful Day! Palm our guide, Army our photographer were fun to be on the tour with. The snaks were delicious and the premium trip was definitely worth the additional splurge!!! Would reccomend to everyone. thank you”

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