11 Food & Drink Experiences Around the World

1.Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,290 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81Our pick

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train, tour the monastery and Basilica with an English-speaking guide, then choose wine tasting with tapas, a full winery lunch, or a Montserrat-only visit. Guides such as Thais, Toni, Mariana, and Lesly are praised for clear explanations and warm humor.

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience on this tour. Our tour guide, Judit, was AMAZING!! She was a wealth of knowledge, history, positive energy, helpfulness and humor. We had a day filled with fun and memories of the beautiful country of Spain.”

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2.Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for mountain views, a Gubałówka funicular ride, smoked oscypek cheese and vodka at a highlander hut, time on Krupówki Street, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Pickup may be available, but vehicles and guide assignments vary. Bring swimwear, a towel, and flip-flops.

“Great experience would highly recommend, tour guide aswell she was Amazing. And talked us through everything also communication was great”

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3.Montserrat: Cog-Wheel, Basilica, Black Madonna & Licor Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 886 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Leave Barcelona at 8:00 am for Montserrat with a professional English and Spanish-speaking guide. Ride the 15-minute cog railway, visit the Basilica, Throne of the Virgin, and audiovisual room, then enjoy a complimentary local liquor tasting. Guides such as Laura, Blanca, Enrique, and Julia have earned especially warm praise.

“Our tour guide Nuria was excellent. She gave the tour in English and Spanish and successfully and seamlessly navigated the tour. Nuria was interesting and provided a wealth of information. I highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · from $18Best value

Spend 3 to 4 hours tasting bun cha, spring rolls, banh mi, pho, sticky rice ice cream, and other Hanoi favorites. Meet at 38 Bat Su Street, or arrange Old Quarter pickup if eligible. Guides such as Tom, Sarah, Stella, Chloe, and Long lead the food stops and Train Street visit, where you may watch a train pass with a drink in hand.

“We had a fantastic tour with our guide Zoey. Great food, drink and lots of fun. Nice sized group of 10 people. Highlight was that we got to experience two trains coming through train street! Wow! Company were really responsive to the messages we sent which was very helpful.”

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5.ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend 11 hours beyond Krakow with an English-speaking guide, visiting Chocholow, Zakopane, Gubałówka, and Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. You’ll taste smoked oscypek cheese, ride the funicular for Tatra views, explore Krupówki Street, and relax in warm pools. Guides such as Mike, Mariusz, Daniel, and Piotr are praised for clear instructions and local stories.

“We had a wonderful host David, well organised and efficient, the thermal bath was so relaxing and we loved the cheese tasting, would highly recommend.”

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6.Zakopane Day Tour with Tasting & Funicular Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 227 reviews · 11 hours · from $96

Spend 11 hours with a driver and bilingual guide exploring Chochołów and Zakopane from Krakow. Taste oscypek and regional liqueurs, ride the Gubałówka funicular, stroll Krupówki, and enjoy several hours of mountain views and free time. Guides such as Olaf, Mirek, Magda, and Simon have been praised for clear communication and useful local tips.

“trip was great but too much traffic due to public holiday near a weekend. tour leader weronika was a star. she helped a lot. zakapone too busy for our taste.”

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7.Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

This six-hour Bangkok outing pairs the Mae Klong Railway Market with Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. You’ll watch the train pass close to market stalls, cruise by longtail boat, taste Thai snacks, and shop with help from an English-speaking guide. Shared groups have nine people or fewer, with private tours available.

“We had a brilliant trip with guide Jonny, he was enthusiastic, considerate and knowledgeable. We felt very looked after. We tried delicious foods and the trip was well organised. Five star all round!”

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8.Zakopane Day Tour from Krakow with Tasting and Funicular ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring the Zakopane region from Krakow with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, oscypek cheese and regional alcohol tasting, time in the traditional village of Chocholow, a Gubałówka funicular ride, and free time on Krupówki Street. Guides such as Mirek, Magda, Niko, Marco, and Michal have been praised for their humor and helpful advice.

“Fun but a little disorganized. Other people were late for the bus and affected the trip. Zakopane was beautiful. Worth the trip”

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9.Douro Experience – Boat and Train Ride – Lunch and Wine Tasting – All Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $175

Leave Porto at 8:20 am for a full day in the Douro Valley. You’ll visit viewpoints and vineyards, taste wine, honey, and olive oil, ride a vintage-style train near Pinhão, cruise the river, and eat lunch by the Douro. Guides such as Manuel, Miguel, Rita, and Antonio are praised for their warmth and local knowledge.

“A long trip (8h). Quite a lot of sitting in a car, but with stories about the region and it’s history. Douro valley is really beautiful and a must see place if visiting Porto. There was portwine tour and tasting and sparkling wine on the boat trip. Also wine with the food after the boat. So lot of drinking 😁 Honestly only ”problems” about the trip is the lack of general information and guidance. We got to know the order of the day only at the car trip that took more than an hour (would’ve been nice to know so you can prepare bathroom and water vice) It’s always nice…”

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10.Train & Floating Market Food Adventure + Scenic train ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $86

Spend about seven hours with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Johnny, Aom, Wes, or Om, visiting Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. You will ride an old train, sample Thai sweets and fruit, shop from boats, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle between stops.

“Aom, our guide, took the time to explain the cultural insight, like taking us to a Buddhist temple, giving us gold leaf to allow us to participate in the rituals. She didn’t just translate for us. She was our guardian and teacher, enthusiastically intRead more”

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11.Régua: Wine tasting at a Quinta, traditional lunch, cruise, and train ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews

Spend nine hours exploring the Douro from Régua with a local Portuguese or English-speaking guide. Visit a century-old quinta, taste five wines, stop at São Leonardo de Galafura, enjoy a traditional farm lunch, cruise to Pinhão, and return by train. Small-producer visits and generous food make this a strong choice for a full Douro day.

“The visite to the winery and the diner was amazing. However, we were left alone at Regua for the boat trip and it was an underwhelming experience. Not a a lot of explanation during the boat trip. The boat arrive 1/2h late and we missed the train back to Regua. We had to wait 2h for the next train. In theory our ticket was not valide by the ticket inspector was generous and let us go without have to buy another set of tickets. When we book a tour, we expect a fully guided experience. If it’s not the case, we will do it on our own for much less.”

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