Food & Wine Tours

Food tour packages let your taste buds take the lead with travel experiences focused on exploring a destination's culinary scene. These tours often include cooking classes and visits to local markets, restaurants, and food producers, offering travellers the opportunity to taste regional specialties and learn about the local food culture.

Food tour packages offer several benefits, including the chance to taste a variety of local dishes, learn cooking techniques from experts, explore food markets and producers, and gain a deeper understanding of the destination's culinary traditions and culture. 

Yes, many food tour packages can accommodate vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions. Just make sure you inform the tour operator of any dietary needs in advance, that way suitable arrangements can be made to ensure you’ve still got plenty to enjoy.

Food tour packages are available in a wide range of destinations around the world, including culinary hotspots like Italy, France, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, and the United States. 

Booking a food tour package is typically done through an operator specialising in culinary travel experiences. At Flight Centre, we’ve done the hard work for you and have sussed out a bevy of highly recommended food tour providers. Get started by having a look at the pre-designed itineraries online, or have a chat with our Travel Experts about creating an itinerary customised to your needs and taste buds. 

Food tour packages provide travellers with itineraries that highlight the best culinary experiences of a destination. These packages typically include guided food tastings, cooking classes, accommodation, transportation, and meals, ensuring an immersive and enjoyable culinary adventure for everyone involved. 

Food tour packages are created with the goal of giving travellers a comprehensive overview of a destination’s culinary offerings. Itineraries may include experiences like guided food tastings, cooking classes, wine and beer tastings, visits to local markets, dining at renowned restaurants, and cultural food immersions. 

Yes, some tour operators offer customisable food tour packages that allow travellers to tailor the itinerary to their culinary interests. Travellers can choose from specific cuisines, types of food experiences, and additional activities to create a unique (and delicious) food tour experience.

Many food tour operators prioritise environmental sustainability and responsible tourism practices. These operators often support local food producers, use eco-friendly practices, and promote sustainable dining options to minimise their environmental impact.

What you pack for a food tour will depend mostly on the weather in each destination. Beyond packing essentials like comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, the only real necessity for a food tour is a big appetite. We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle (to cleanse the palate between meals), and any necessary medications. It's also helpful to bring a notebook for jotting down recipes and culinary discoveries, and a small bag for carrying food purchases.