Top 3 Historical Tours

1.Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 948 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Chef Forrest Parker leads a 90-minute walk from the Pineapple Fountain through Charleston’s historic district, linking food, architecture, and difficult history. Then watch him prepare three Lowcountry recipes at Bistro Au Vin, enjoy wine-paired lunch, and take the recipes home.

“Six of us met in Charleston for a girls weekend. From the very beginning, Chef Forrest ("Gump") set the tone with his warm, engaging personality—he is not only entertaining but also deeply knowledgeable about Charleston’s history, food, and culture. The walking portion of the tour was truly special. We explored lesser-known streets filled with stories that brought the city’s past to life. Chef wove together Charleston’s layered history with vivid detail, helping us appreciate the architecture and craftsmanship. This historical context gave us a much deeper understanding of how the city has evolved and why its culture is so unique today. The tour culminated in a beautifully prepared meal that...”

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2.Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $90Best value

Meet Alex at Dihua Street for a market walk, local tastings, and stories from old Taipei before cooking a Taiwanese dish from scratch. Groups max out at six. Choose Youfan, beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, or lu rou fan by day.

“The cooking part of this tour was great. Didn't see the initial walking tour and 'photo shoots' as particularly necessary and the taking of group photos for social media marketing was a bit too intense for my taste.”

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3.Cooking Class in a Historical Oil Mill near Trasimeno Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join Francesco at Fattoria Luca Palombaro in Monte del Lago for a hands-on English-language cooking class in an old olive mill. Tour the oil-making rooms, prepare ravioli and cantucci, taste fresh olive oils, and share a meal with wine, cheese, and local specialties.

“Francesco was absolutely wonderful! He managed to brilliantly teach six very energetic young women and still make me feel a part of the class as someone who could have been their mom. I learned a lot and couldn’t recommend the experience more.”

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