15 Walking Food Tours to Book First

1.Tokyo: Tsukiji Market Walking Tour & Sushi Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 122 reviews · 3 hours · from $96Our pick

Meet at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple for a guided walk through the Outer Market, then cook temari sushi, maki sushi, tamagoyaki, and miso soup at ABC Cooking Studio. English-speaking guides, small groups of up to six, lunch, recipes, and a digital certificate are included.

“This was a fabulous experience, and Alika was a wonderful teacher! In addition to learning a few basic skills, it made us all much more appreciative of the art of Japanese cooking and meal prep.”

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2.Cape Town: Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

Spend four hours in Bo-Kaap with local guides such as Faldela, Gadija, or Ilyas. Walk the colorful streets, visit a spice shop and museum, then cook samosas, chicken curry, roti, salsa salad, and koesisters in a local home. Recipes are provided afterward.

“It was amazing - Gadija took us on our historical walking tour of Bo Kaap and explained the history before entertaining us with the cookery session with Bilquis - I finally learnt how to make flaky roti Yeahh”

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3.Japanese Home Cooking Class & Walk in Todoroki Temple Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $110Top rated

Meet Tomoko at Todoroki Station for a short visit to Todoroki Fudoson and Todoroki Valley, then walk to her home for a hands-on Japanese cooking class. Choose a main dish such as ramen, sushi rolls, okonomiyaki, or gyoza. Expect a small group of no more than four, shared dishes, drinks, and recipes.

“We had an incredible experience during our private cooking class with Tomoko in her beautiful home! The entire experience was so much fun, and Tomoko was a fantastic host. She generously shared insights about her community, thRead more”

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4.Naxos: Food Walking Tour & Cooking Class with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $135

Walk Naxos Town with guide Anastasia, shop for seasonal ingredients, taste Naxian cheese and citron liqueur, then prepare appetizers with a local taverna cook. The 4 to 5 hour outing combines Chora history, local food, and a generous sit-down meal in a small group of up to eight.

“We have nothing but positive things to say. Anastasia was incredible. She helped us find parking before the start of the tour. She had amazing local knowledge and gave us great recommendations for things to do during the rest of our trip. She was great during the tour and every stop was informative or delicious or both. The taverna owner (Ms. Mimosa) was an absolute delight and was the Greek grandmother we never knew we needed. She was a wonderful teacher for the cooking activity. Would absolutely do this again. 11 out of 10 stars!”

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5.Easy Cooking Class Budapest – with Market Walk (local wine & pálinka included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $143

Meet at Budapest’s Central Market Hall at 11 a.m. for tastings and ingredient shopping, then cook a four-course Hungarian lunch with a professional chef such as Kata, Cecilia, or Ildy. The small group, local wine, pálinka, recipes, and flexible dietary options make this a hands-on food experience.

“What a fun and interesting culinary experience. Kata was the perfect host/chef/ teacher. Highly recommend.”

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6.Spice Knight (Cooking Class -> Meal -> Local Market walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $85

At Saffron Palate in Hauz Khas, Neha guides you through Indian cooking before you sit down to eat the meal. You’ll prepare up to four main dishes and three breads, then ride by private vehicle to a Delhi market for a short spice and vegetable orientation. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus can be arranged.

“I was beyond satisfied with my cooking class experience. Neha is a wonderful teacher and we had some great conversations. She made the process effortless and makes things accessible for cooks at various skill levels. This was a Read more”

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7.Lucca Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Start at Piazza dell’Anfiteatro at 10 a.m. with a guided walk through Lucca and local markets, then cook in a private home with Monica or Silvia. You’ll make a classic Lucchese dish, eat with regional wine, and leave with an apron and souvenir bag.

“If you love Italian food and culture and want to experience local hospitality, this is for you. My wife and I really enjoyed our time with Monica and her family who were so hospitable and made us feel very welcome in their home. Monica is very knowledgeable and passionate about showcasing good quality local products and sharing her knowledge, she was brilliant with our group and made us all feel very relaxed from start to finish. We really enjoyed it!”

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8.New Orleans: Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Spend four hours learning Louisiana cooking at New Orleans School of Cooking, then walk the French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Bob or Kimberly. Taste two included cocktails, hear the stories behind the Sazerac, and finish with live jazz at Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub.

“Cooking demonstration was great! The cocktail walking tour, not as much. Only 2 out of the 3 cocktails provided.”

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9.GQ: City Walking Tour & African Cuisine Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2 hours - 210 minutes · from $56

Explore Gqeberha’s Campanile, Donkin Reserve, markets, and street art with local guide Rawson, then cook Sadza, stews, greens, and chakalaka with your hosts. Choose the walking tour alone or add the hands-on African cooking class, with pickup around Port Elizabeth.

“Rawson was a very nice guide. We had a lot of fun and he showed us a lot of interessing spots of the city.”

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10.New Orleans: Food Walking Tour & Cooking Class Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5h 30m · from $127

Spend three hours tasting through the French Quarter, then join a two-hour cooking demonstration with recipes, refreshments, and lunch at New Orleans Cooking School. Guides have included Susan and Nate, with Chef Tom leading the kitchen session. Expect classic Louisiana dishes, walking, and a full half-day.

“I enjoyed all the information on the people and different kinds of food in this area. Very interesting.”

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11.Atlas Mountains Day Trip: Market, Cooking & Village Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $62

Travel from Marrakech to Imlil with an English-speaking guide such as Syed or Radouane. Shop for ingredients, cook chicken tagine with a local family, walk through Berber villages to a waterfall and viewpoint, and share lunch with mint tea.

“Syed is a great guide and was a very welcoming host to his home in the beautiful village of Imlil. This family tour company runs a number of small tours around the area, from our cooking class to trail running and hiking. They have a focus on local authenticity and were very flexible, while it would also have been interesting to learn a little more about the village culture. Highly recommend, you will come away incredibly well fed and with an appreciation for the change just over an hour from Marrakech!”

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12.Lombok: Tetebatu Walk, Waterfall, Monkey Forest & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $31

Walk rice terraces and Sasak villages with guides such as Astro or Man, swim at Durian Indah Waterfall, spot black monkeys, then add a hands-on cooking class. Small groups, lunch, tickets, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“La balade dans les rizières était vraiment géniale !! Nous avons vu au moins 10 singes noir avec deux bébés , c’était super ! Je recommande si vous venez dans la région ! Merci au guide et le repas était délicieux !!”

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13.Private Walking Meze Cooking Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $471

Meet Chef George and his team for a private Athens food experience that may include a market walk before a two-hour hands-on lesson. Prepare three Greek meze dishes, then sit down for a one-hour meal with wine, beer, and coffee. Hotel pickup is available for nearby hotels.

“Chef George and Anna were wonderful! Our whole family enjoyed. We had a great walking tour and the food was amazing!”

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14.Walk and Cook Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about 1.5 hours walking from Gül Baba’s Tomb to Parliament and the Great Synagogue, then cook Hungarian dishes and sit down for dinner. English-speaking guides Kata and Karolina lead this five-hour, small-group experience, with a maximum of 10 people.

“Thank you Kata!! And Karolina! I had a wonderful time ✨ Thanks for taking time out of your holidays to guide me around and to give me such good memories of Budapest🎄”

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15.Street Food Walking Tour with a Cooking Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $42

Join Lua, owner of Lua’s Kitchen, for a three-hour evening walk through District 4 in Ho Chi Minh City. Choose up to 15 street-food items, learn how dishes are served and made, and get help selecting food around your diet or allergies. Groups are limited to eight.

“we had a fabulous night tasting all the different foods with Lua. She was very informative and tailored the night around us. We learnt so much about the culture and lives of the local people. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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