The Best Private Trips To Book For A Foodie Adventure

Is your travel group full of foodies? We have itineraries in Italy, Japan, Turkey and much more that place great emphasis on local cuisine, but this is our selection of the best food tours to book as a private trip.
There’s plenty of pros for going private. Obviously it means you can keep the guest-list locked down, so you can enjoy memory-making travel experiences with only the ones you love most. It also allows for far greater flexibility on travel dates, group sizes (minimum of 4) and even age requirements. Simply get in touch with our Travel Experts to organise your personalised Culture Trip adventure.

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A Taste of Taiwan by Train

East Asian cuisine has grown rapidly in popularity over the last decade or so, and we have trips that include foodie experiences in Japan, South Korea and China, but our pick of the bunch is the lesser-appreciated Taiwan. This island nation’s culture and cuisine has been influenced by all of those countries, but the vibrancy of its night markets is unmatched. Our loop tour of the island includes guided tours of Fengjia and Raohe night markets, both in Taipei, as well a visit to Taichung City, the country’s culinary capital. You’ll even learn from the masters with an expert cooking class at a local culinary school – don’t worry, they’ll give you a few recipes to take home and impress your friends with.

From US$2031

Next available from 20th Jul 2024

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STARTS AT

Taipei, Taiwan

ENDS AT

Taipei, Taiwan

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Table full of food in a traditional Moroccan restaurant

Epic Morocco

Food plays a huge part in the culture and community of Morocco. It’s not just about delicious lamb dishes and home-baked breads, it’s also about gathering together with friends and family to share your creations. You’ll experience this in the purest form on our comprehensive 11-day tour of Morocco, when you visit a local family home in Fes. Here you’ll be treated to a home-cooked dinner and have the chance to speak to actual locals about the importance of food to Moroccan people. The following day in Fes includes lunch at an iconic cafe, while traditional lunches await in a Saharan Gnawa village and a Berber village in the Atlas Mountains. Our final destination is Marrakech, teeming with incredible street food, which you’ll discover on a guided food trail of the old medina – snail soup, anyone? Our last full day also includes a lunchtime Moroccan cooking masterclass in the city.

From US$2343

Next available from 12th Apr 2025

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STARTS AT

Casablanca, Morocco

ENDS AT

Marrakech, Morocco

DURATION

11

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Person cutting into khachapuri cheese bread in Georgia

Georgia and the Caucasus

There are many reasons that make Georgia one of the most underrated destinations in Europe or Asia (it’s a bit of both), but food is right up there as a main attraction. Georgian culture is among the oldest on the planet. In fact the oldest known winemaking traditions in the world were discovered here, and you’ll get to learn first-hand about ancient fermentation techniques on day four, as well as a wine tasting in Tbilisi on day five. You’ll also meet a local chef at the farmer’s market, where you’ll pick up the ingredients required for your expert lunchtime cooking class. Visit a local family to sample home-baked bread and Churchkhela, a sweet treat made with nuts and grapes, and don’t forget to try Georgia’s national dish, khachapuri, a beloved cheesy bread dish devoured all over the country on a daily basis.

From US$1287

Next available from 18th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

ENDS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.