Top Foodie Tours for Group Travel
If your appetite for food is rivalled only by your hunger for travel, then a foodie tour is the way forward. Crunch, munch and lunch your way across the world on one of these top gastronomic experiences by Culture Trip.
Travelling for food is one of life’s great pleasures – there’s no better way to experience a new culture than through its culinary delights. But, why travel solo when you can join a group of hungry travellers to share stories, noodles and beers with? From cooking classes in Sicily to sushi-rolling lessons in Japan, food and travel are best served up on a group tour. To inspire your next culinary adventure, these are the top foodie tours for group travel with Culture Trip.
Sicily, for cooking classes in Palermo and a market tour in Syracuse
Italy is still top dog when it comes to food, and whichever part of the country you visit offers something different, from bolognese is Bologna to olive oil in Puglia, but our top tip is to prioritise the island of Sicily. Experience the true meaning of la dolce vita as you soak in the sunshine, Aperol Spritz in hand. Our eight-day trip around the island begins with a Sicilian cooking class in Palermo, before heading to the Madonie Mountains and tasting wine in Castelbuono. After a detour on the Aeolian Islands we’ll head to Mount Etna for a hike and lunch on a farm that takes advantage of the volcano’s fertile grounds, before another cooking class in Taormina. Next is the charming old Sicilian markets of Syracuse and then the beautiful baroque towns of Val di Noto, home to fine chocolate producers and the world’s greatest gelato, before ending the trip with a farewell dinner in Catania.
Japan, for sake in Osaka and sushi classes in Tokyo
Love Japanese cuisine? This epic 12-day Rail Trip from Osaka to Tokyo is an extensive ode to the many different cultures, landscapes and cuisines of this magical country, taking in the trendy city scenes and traditional rural treats of Japan’s best destinations. Start with ramen in Osaka, the foodie capital, learn how to make okonomiyaki pancakes in Hiroshima and explore the wonders of the Nishiki food market in Kyoto. We’ll detour to the Japanese Alps for a sake tasting, before finally arriving among the neon lights of Tokyo, where you’ll get to visit a fish market and master the art of sushi rolling – and yes, you do get to eat your delicious creations too.
This is an updated version of an article originally written by Richard Collett.
About the author
Gethin Morgan has developed an exciting portfolio across a series of roles at Culture Trip. With a keen interest in food and drink, Gethin is also particularly interested in niche or alternative travel which, in his case, usually involves following the Wales national soccer team to Europe's most obscure cities.
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