Top 14 Food Experiences

1.Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 14 hours · from $114Our pick

Travel from Jakarta to Tangkuban Parahu with an English-speaking guide such as Rizky, Bryan, Nanda, or Vincent. Expect a long but varied day of volcano views, rice and tea fields, local fruit, Indonesian food, kopi luwak, and sulfur hot springs.

“The trip was perfect and has a great variety in attraction places. but the most important factor were our guide Mr.vincent who combines professionalism and coolness which is rarely found, and Mr.totto such a great driver and good human. many thanks for both they added a lot to the journey.”

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2.SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Spend three hours eating through San Francisco Chinatown, beginning with a full dim sum meal and continuing with fortune cookies, bubble tea, pastries, Cantonese flavors, and a 30-minute tea tasting. Guides such as Robert, Jacob, and Robin add local stories, though walking and uneven terrain may challenge some visitors.

“I enjoyed All the delicious dumplings we ate at the meeting place. Also the leader did a great job. A lot of variety ending with a fun tea experience.”

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3.Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $92

Join Taka and Keiko at their Tokyo home near JR Omori Station for four hours of hands-on Japanese culture and cooking. You will fold an origami crane, make udon from scratch, prepare sushi and other dishes, enjoy free drinks and matcha, and take home a calligraphy souvenir. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

“THE BEST experience you will have in Japan! Taka and Keiko are among the nicest people I have ever met. Not only do they teach you how to cook traditional Japanese food in traditional methods, they welcome you into their home and treat Read more”

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4.Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $10Best value

Explore Cairo by private vehicle with a local guide such as Ahmed or Raafat, stopping at neighborhood eateries for three or four Egyptian dishes, drinks, mint tea, and optional shisha. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though distant areas may cost an extra $30 cash.

“This was the worst food tour we have taken. We've taken them in many other countries that were great. Normally you are met by someone and walk around get insight to the locations you are at, converse, try a variety of foods and have a good time. We were picked Read more”

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5.Delhi Street Art Walk in Lodhi Art District with Chai & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $33

Walk through Delhi’s Lodhi Art District with JD, seeing murals by Indian and international artists, hearing the stories behind them, and discussing your own views. Finish with homemade chai, light traditional snacks, photo tips, and a few useful Hindi phrases.

“Really nice to see the artworks of the art district with someone who obviously has great appreciation of them and knows the meanings behind each piece. Lovely touch having the homemade chai and edibles. We finished off in the Lodhi gardRead more”

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6.Old Delhi’s heritage, Spice market, Masala Chai & food sampling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $65

Join guide Jai Singh for a 5 to 6 hour Old Delhi food and heritage walk. Visit Lal Quila, Kinari Bazar, Chandni Chowk, and Fatehpuri Mosque, with hotel pickup, a cycle-rickshaw ride, and enough street food for a full meal.

“Our tour guide Jai Singh was so kind considerate and knowledgeable! He was accommodating with our clients limited mobility and made sure we had a comfortable experience as well as some snacks along the way. We felt it was also a niRead more”

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7.Chai Master Class in an Authentic Indian Home with Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $23

Join JD and his family in their Greater Kailash home for a hands-on masala chai class. In about an hour, you’ll prepare fragrant tea from scratch, learn when to add each ingredient, and share breakfast, snacks, and conversation. The group is capped at 10 people.

“I had an incredible experience at JD's masala chai making class! JD is an excellent storyteller, making the session not only informative but also engaging, as he shared fascinating details about the origins of chai. His warm hospitality made Read more”

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8.Street Food Cooking Class in Taipei : Gua Bao/Lu Rou Fan/Boba Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $79

At CookInn Taiwan in Taipei, you’ll spend about two hours making gua bao, braised pork belly, lu rou fan, and bubble tea from scratch. The group is capped at eight, and instructor Angela may guide the session. You’ll eat what you prepare and take home recipes.

“Very good experience. Angela was most capable and interesting. The Gua Bao we made was DELICIOUS. I can't wait to try it at home , to impress my family, The Lu Rou was also good, but the Star was the Gua Bao. The Boba Tea was an amazing process, very hard! All up, a GREAT WAY TO SPEND TIME IN TAIPEI!”

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9.Full Day Food Tour Of Delhi with a chef. Includes Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $200

Spend 8 to 9 hours eating across Old and New Delhi with a chef-led guide. Visit more than a dozen food shops, taste up to 25 dishes, sample local tea if you choose, and use central hotel pickup and drop-off for an easier day.

“Brilliant. This tour was an excellent way to see and learn about Delhi while tasting a wide selection of delicious food, most of which I'd never tried before. Our guide Aditya was informative, funny and a delight to spend the day with. I'll admit I was nervous about the risk of Read more”

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10.Chai Master Class – Savor Food in an Indian Family Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $16

Join JD in his family home in New Delhi for a one-hour, hands-on chai class. You’ll learn spice balance, prepare masala chai, hear how the drink grew in India, create your own blend, and share a traditional North Indian breakfast.

“Per gli amanti del Chai, attività super consigliata. innanzitutto sei seguito passo per passo durante la preparazione e racconterà aneddoti interessanti che si celano nella loro famosa bevanda.”

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11.Tea and Doughnuts: Historic Walking Food Tour of Southwark

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · from $90

Walk from St. JOHN Bakery near Borough Tube to Borough Market and Tower Bridge, stopping at four doughnut shops for generous tastings. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Dan or Bhavani, adds local food and history along the route. Expect four whole doughnuts, coffee, tea, and a scenic finish.

“Bhavani was great - very cheerful. Doughnuts were all amazing!! You get 4 whole ones each. The price for the tour did feel pretty high, but each doughnut costs around £4 so taking that into account it felt better value.”

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12.Yarra Valley Foodie Tour, Devonshire Tea, Cheese and Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $142

Join local guide Mimi for a four-hour, four-person food tour from Lilydale through Yarra Glen, Healesville, Seville and Kilsyth. Expect Belgian chocolate, five artisan cheeses, Devonshire tea, a choice of banh mi, scenic valley views and a drop-off at Mooroolbark Station.

“We heard Yarra Valley is a must-see place when coming to Melbourne but weren’t sure what sort of tour we should book. We chose this one as it is more about food and not just wine tour like most of the other ones. We really enjoyed it Read more”

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13.Kimono and Tea Ceremony in Asakusa Private Food Tour With Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $290

Meet guide Adam at Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center for a four-hour small-group outing. Choose a modern or traditional kimono, walk around Senso-ji and Nakamise, join a tea ceremony, and sample A5 wagyu, ice cream, drinks, and local desserts. Hairstyling and overnight rental cost extra.

“Guide was very flexible. We decided to skip onsen so had more time to do other things. My favorite part was the sushi player went to.”

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14.Tokyo Vegan Tour : Miso Making, Tea Ceremony, Rickshaw Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Meet your English-speaking guide, such as Konomi, near Daimon Station for a four-hour vegan food and culture tour. Make miso or onigiri, taste amazake, visit Kōdōin for matcha, ride a rickshaw near Tokyo Tower, and sample sake at Minato Shuzo.

“Konomi was a fantastic guide who was knowledgable, approachable and spoke perfect English. The Miso making/Sake tasting/triangle rice making was very interactive. Shortly after we got a tour of the Mita Tower area on the human pulled rickshaw which looked like hard work but was very comfortable for us. We felt like king and queen. The tea ceremony was very authentic but also friendly. We enjoyed our fun filled day. As someone who is often critical of the value for money of tours, I'd say this package offers good value for money.”

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