Culinary Traditions

There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the back alleys, food markets, and local restaurants. One Chinatown, the one from the bus, is interesting. Our Chinatown will surprise you with new adventures around every corner. In our Chinatown, artisans form Fortune Cookies by hand. In our Chinatown, artisans practice their craft in small alleys using techniques handed down for thousands of years. And in our Chinatown, the authentic cuisine will enliven your senses with new flavors, smells, and aromas. We'll explore exotic and unique Asian produce, herbs, and teas from the very people who know them best. We'll uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. And you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves. We'll spend about three hours eating everything from Dim Sum, fortune cookies, teas, and more.

People from all over the world visit the Christmas City Nuremberg and its famous Christmas Market "Christkindlesmarkt". Why is it so unique? You will find out by being guided through the festively decorated city. Experience the history and tradition. Taste culinary classics and new creations. Along with the history of the typical Nuremberg gingerbread, sausages and mulled wine find out what is behind the German Christmas traditions and Arts and Crafts, like "Zwetschgenmännle", "Rauschgoldengel".

This tour is a unique way into the local community of Kinsale where visitors can sample the best of Irish local handmade produce. Our guides are passionate about Kinsale, its history, and its people. Quirky streets and lanes entice visitors to explore stories of unusual churches, ancient ruins, ghosts and even a giant. In this spoiled-for-choice seaside town, the streets are bustling with busy restaurants, cafes, and gastro pubs to explore after the tour.

Budapest's first food tour (est. 2008!) introduces Hungarian food and wine culture through classic flavors, unique wines, history, and stunning architecture. You'll get a taste of the traditional side of Hungarian cuisine, and the modern artisan producers and specialty shops spicing up Budapest’s food scene. Beginning at the Central Market—Budapest’s cathedral of food—we’ll introduce you to Hungarian cuisine through the abundance of ingredients. We'll discuss the building, Hungary's eating and drinking culture, special dishes … and just what Hungarian cooks do with all the pork fat, paprika, and goose liver. Here we’ll taste a selection of foods (and have an aperitif to fortify us). After a lunch feast at a traditional butcher, we’ll sample the elegant cakes that Hungarian bakers are known for at a classic coffeehouse. We'll visit an award-winning chocolatier, and finish with a sommelier led tasting of 3 great local wines (including Tokaji aszú) paired with artisan cheese. Come hungry!

Our culinary tour consists of an evening exploring the streets of Cusco in order to try some of the city’s best street eats from strategically chosen points as well as visiting one of the city’s top restaurant located in the historic center alongside our chef that will guide us and share with us untold and sometimes unusual stories of both the streets and locales we visit.

Experience the Moroccan culture in a unique way with our Casablanca activity. Join us in authentic cooking. Learn to cook traditional Moroccan dishes with local chefs in an immersive, hands-on environment. A cultural experience awaits. Enjoy a setting that resembles a Moroccan home, complete with vibrant textiles and intricate tile work. Sample a Market Tour. Visit a local market to select fresh ingredients, offering a real taste of Moroccan life. Venture into Henna and Traditional Clothing. After your cooking experience, you wil do traditional henna art and try on Moroccan attires for a deeper cultural connection. A community atmosphere is embraced as you share your meal with fellow travelers and locals, fostering a sense of community and connection. This activity is more than just cooking; it's an immersive journey into the heart of Moroccan culture, blending food, art, and tradition into a memorable experience.

Enjoy traditional Swiss sweet treats and tasty local delicacies on this 5-hour small-group gourmet food tour from Zurich. Travel along the beautiful Lake Zurich to Kilchberg and browse the assortment of Swiss chocolates at the world's biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop. Ride a cable car up to a popular viewpoint and walk through the forest to a restaurant high on the hillside. With stunning views over Zurich and the lake below, enjoy an appetizer, sip a glass of wine and sit down to a sumptuous 3-course meal including traditional Swiss cheese fondue.

The Puebla Gastronomy is one of the most diverse and exquisite in Mexico. Puebla has provided Mexico with its most traditional dish: Mole Poblano. Tour the city while tasting more than 15 different dishes! This tour will explain the city history and the relation to gastronomy and its legends. Visit markets, mole mills, learn all kind of chili Mexico offers and enjoy different food flavors. You will receive as a present a recipe book with the most emblematic dishes so you can try them back home.

On our Izmir food tour we’ll explore the tangled roots of this Aegean city’s cuisine and culture, enjoying the friendly laid back environment of the markets near the agora and sampling a variety of dishes unique to this city.

This guided food tour allows you to hop in and out of traditional roadside eateries giving you an opportunity to try a variety of different kinds of delicious local foods. This is a guided tour with your own set of cutlery and basic dining gadgets provided that allows you to experience the best of the best in traditional restaurants, where the recipes were not only invented but actually perfected, without having to worry about how to eat without a fork or to wipe your hands clean after you are done.

Naples is at once a sophisticated ancient metropolis littered with monuments of art and architecture, a city dramatically perched between Mount Vesuvius and the sea, a place of palaces, the hometown of pizza. But unlike many other Italian cities with such a formidable legacy, Naples is not an open-air museum. Shopkeepers, bakers, olive sorters, home cooks, vendors and the last traditional sign painter of the market are all part of the warm community we’ll be welcomed into. On this walk within and without the city walls, we’ll spend the day experiencing the everyday food traditions served up with the superlative hospitality that is the hallmark of the Neapolitano.

On this food tour in Mexico City, we’ll be exploring the district’s deep tracks – with an emphasis on the out-of-the-way food spots. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling Centro’s cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop for a bite and a drink with the regulars at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago and then, to end the day, a sit down at another classic cantina for a meal of botanas, hearty home-style dishes that redefine upwards the concept of “bar snacks.”

Are you looking to immerse yourself in a genuine experience of ancient Egyptian cooking? We are an Egyptian family living in Upper Egypt, and we invite you to join us on a magical journey into the depths of our rich culture From delicious dishes like Koshari and Feteer Meshaltet to traditional sweets, get ready to enjoy preparing these meals yourself with the guidance of Enas and her husband, who will take you through the secrets and skills of ancient culinary traditions This is not just a cooking lesson; it's a celebration of culture and human connections! You will be welcomed with warmth and hospitality into our family, where you can enjoy conversations with new friends and share memories and stories filled with love and traditions. From cooking to serving, you’ll be part of every moment! Dive into the authentic Egyptian atmosphere and savor the flavors of the dishes you've prepared yourself.

This is not a standard food tour. You won’t try any traditional dishes but will learn about the modern cultural and culinary scene of Hoi An through interesting flavor combinations. You will hear fascinating stories from our knowledgeable host about modern Hoi An and its venues and meet the people behind them. You will learn about sustainable and eco-friendly practices applied in Hoi An and discover how they support the local community. This experience has been developed over years of exploring Hoi An’s changing culinary scene to discover the perfect spaces just for you. Not a traditional tour, our hand-curated experience connects you to the most unique spaces and influential locals. Please note that we need a minimum number of 2 guests in a group to be able to run this experience. In case you book this experience for 1 person and we don't have enough guests on the date we will contact you and suggest alternative dates.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable culinary experience in Puebla, recommended for everyone. We'll start at our cozy home, then venture to a lively local market. There, you'll discover the secrets of the ingredients and immerse yourself in the vibrant folklore of a traditional Poblano market. With our baskets full, we'll return to the kitchen to create magic. You can prepare iconic dishes like mole poblano, chalupas, pipianes, tinga poblana, chiles rellenos, atoles, and more. Together, we'll craft a complete menu with an appetizer, main course, and seasonal drink. At the end of the workshop, you'll enjoy your masterpieces in our dining room or take them with you. This experience will make you live the authentic flavors and aromas of Puebla. It's a culinary adventure you can't miss, perfect for all food lovers!

Our Moroccan cooking class has a unique flavor that blends authentic recipes, a vibrant terrace setting, and the warmth of shared experiences. As guests learn to prepare traditional dishes like tagine and couscous, they're enveloped in the rich scents of Moroccan spices and the soft glow of lanterns. The class emphasizes both culinary techniques and cultural stories, creating a hands-on journey into Morocco's culinary heart. It's a combination of learning, laughter, and lush surroundings, offering guests not only new skills but also the joy of a memorable evening with friends.

On our Grand Bazaar food tour, we’ll start the day with a full breakfast celebrating the best of the dairy highlands in Eastern Anatolia, followed by an unusual wedding soup from Konya. Then we’ll make our way through the garment district to a cluster of Ottoman-era hans (traders’ inns), home to a guild of traditional craftsmen in their tiny workshops. There we will have an unforgettable, freshly baked pide before grazing our way in, out and around the Grand Bazaar, taking in a perfect kebab, a bite of Edirne-style liver, and a spread of seasonal, vegetarian mezes. We will drink tea and Turkish coffee in out-of-the-way places, while the sweet notes on this route begin with kadayıf, an Arabian-influenced love letter from the southern Turkish city of Gaziantep, and end with a delicious milk-soaked cake that made its way from Albania to the Istanbul. It’s Istanbul’s Bazaar Quarter as it’s never been seen — or tasted — before.

Apart from regular cooking classes, Lunch / Dinners – We also serve and teach Vegan recipes and food as well. Tejveer Singh & Nidhi Singh chef/owner takes the cuisine and culture of their homeland to the next level with a conventional style home & kitchen and delicious cuisine. The Chef's mastery of traditional spices and flavors makes each dish an opportunity to experience classics and delicacies in new and exciting ways. Every plate becomes a culinary journey. We are going to Give you hands on experience of all recipes mentioned, we conduct cooking class with lot of interaction followed by Lunch or Dinner.

Salvador is very well known by its food,color and flavor. Joining this tour is the most important way to know the local culture, tradition and history.

During a class with your interesting Georgian host, you will try and to cook by yourself, wonderful local dishes as Imeretian khachapuri, tasty khinkali, eggplants and peppers with nuts and other appetizers, and of course Georgian wine