The 11 Best Food Experiences on Earth

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

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

Review of Jakarta’s 14-hour Java day trip to Tangkuban Parahu, rice fields, tea farms, local food, coffee, fruit, and Ciater hot springs.

“Amazing trip, this is amsut do! where do I start.......? Our Guide Vincent was very knowledgeable and at each stop gave us detailed information right from the rice fields to the coffee harvesting process on the luwak to the hot spring experience. Truly amazing experience. Our lovely driver Andy was brilliant at navigating the busy traffic and was very punctual. thank you to both Vincent and Andy for making our trip truly memorable ❤️”

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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

Taste dim sum, pastries, bubble tea, fortune cookies, and Chinese tea while learning the stories of San Francisco Chinatown.

“Nice experience. Definitely recommend. Tea tasting was excellent. The optional free aerial view of San Francisco at the end was special.”

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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

Make udon, sushi, gyoza, tempura, matcha, origami, and calligraphy in a welcoming Tokyo home with Taka and Keiko.

“A truly memorable experience. The lessons on origami, cooking, tea making and calligraphy were very educational, but what we will really remember is Taka Sans and Keiko Sans warmth and hospitality. If we hadn't had this experience, we would never have gotten to talk to people from this country and got some insight into their lives. We cannot recommend this experience highly enough”

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

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

Explore Cairo through local food, tea, private transfers, and optional shisha in this affordable three-hour Egyptian food tour.

“Ahmed was a fantastic tour guide! He is very personable and knowledgeable about Egypt. I would highly recommend him and this your. You get the true experience of what Cairo is all about. Thank you Ahmed!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $79

Make gua bao, lu rou fan, and boba from scratch in a small Taipei class with CookInn Taiwan, then enjoy your homemade street-food meal.

“We had a great time and got to learn to cook some of our favorite dishes. Fun, informative and easy for everyone. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Taste up to 25 Delhi dishes on a chef-led Old and New Delhi food tour with hotel pickup, local eateries, and optional tea tasting.

“Thanks to the Coronavirus, our flights home via China from South East Asia were cancelled. Therefore, we looked at an alternative route that didn't cost a fortune. The best price was via Delhi but we only had one day there (such a shame because we loved it!).”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · from $90

Taste four Southwark doughnut stops, explore Borough Market, and walk toward Tower Bridge with an entertaining local guide.

“Dan was amazing knowledgeable about food and history Would recommend learning where best places to eat in Borough Market”

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8.Eat Your Way Through Yunnan’s Tea & Horse Road, from Dali to Lijiang, 8-day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $2,200

A food-led 8-day journey from Dali to Lijiang with markets, family cooking, ancient towns, cycling, gorge views, and local meals.

“It's not just the food (but oh! the food!). It's also the activities and the philosophy of travel. Lost Plate organizes small groups guided by experts, staying in boutique hotels, eating at family run restaurants, and enjoying experiences that aren'Read more”

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

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

Review of a small-group Yarra Valley food tour with chocolate, artisan cheese, Devonshire tea, scenic stops, and local bakery treats.

“I've been on some wine tours in the Yarra Valley and this tour caught my eye as it's for foodies. Wow there is so much more in the Yarra Valley and famous wine, really got to experience some great local produce and smaller boutique places Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $290

Dress in a kimono, join a tea ceremony, and taste wagyu, sweets, and ice cream while exploring historic Asakusa in a small group.

“I really enjoyed visiting Asakusa wearing a kimono. It was a very original, informative, delicious and funny tour. Highly recommended.”

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

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

Review of Tokyo’s vegan miso, onigiri, matcha, rickshaw, and sake tour, with practical advice on food, timing, value, and who should book.

“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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