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Food Walks and Day Trips Around the World: the 15 Best

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Kitchens are small and the good sittings go weeks ahead. Below: 15 food walks and day trips to book early, what each includes, and where they differ once you read past the headline.

From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta - Budelli brings clear water and a famous photo stop
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From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta

1.From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,510 reviews · 7 hours · from $59Our pick

Spend seven hours aboard the red Jasmine 3, cruising from Palau to Santa Maria, Budelli, Spargi, and La Maddalena. You get long swimming stops, seafood pasta with mussels and prawns, live commentary in Italian and English, and time to stroll La Maddalena town. Maurizio and Luca have helped make past trips especially sociable.

“Very good way to go to the islands and we have free time in each stop. I recommend!”

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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More - Walking the Quadrilatero market
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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

2.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Spend about 3½ hours tasting Bologna with a guide such as Claire, Federica, Caterina, or Mattia. Visit the Quadrilatero market, watch pasta made by hand, compare aged Parmigiano and Modena balsamic, sample local meats, wine, gelato, and a secret dish. The tour ends near Piazza Santo Stefano.

“Gabrielle was an excellent guide in Bologna! He took great care of us, taking us to multiple food spots with incredible food— including the rare culatello from this region! You will not come away hungry! Bologna truly is the food capital of Italy!!”

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Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour - Starting near Piazza Mercantile
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Bari: Pasta Experience Walking Tour

3.Pasta Experience Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 660 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $72

Walk Bari’s old town with a local guide such as Alessia, Barbara, or Carlotta, then visit a local woman’s home to shape fresh orecchiette by hand. You’ll taste the pasta with tomato sauce and enjoy a glass of wine. The route also includes St. Nicholas Basilica, the cathedral, main squares, and the old lanes near Bari’s famous pasta street.

“Anna was amazing! She was able to do the tour in both English and Italian which was helpful. The gelato was a great touch, and heading to the house to make pasta was fun. I’d definitely book with this company again. Thanks Anna!”

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Florence: Countryside Tour with Wine Tasting & Pasta Class - A gentle farm walk with vineyards and animals
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Florence: Countryside Tour with Wine Tasting & Pasta Class

4.Countryside Tour with Wine Tasting & Pasta Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 546 reviews · 7 hours · from $71

Leave central Florence by optional minibus for a farm near Fucecchio. Guides such as Christina, Naomi, and Romina lead a walk through vineyards, olive trees, a botanical garden, and farm grounds before five organic wine tastings with small bites. A chef then teaches you to make ravioli or tortelli for a shared lunch or dinner.

“Amazing Day! Naomi and Cassandra were great guides and so knowledgeable the whole experience is unforgettable! Beautiful place and you can tell how much everyone cares for the property and wine.”

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Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour - Sant’Ambrogio Market adds local flavor
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Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour

5.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

At Cucineria La Mattonaia in central Florence, you’ll make tagliatelle, ricotta ravioli, sauces, and tiramisu with a local chef such as Giulia, David, Gui, or Alain. Morning sessions add Sant’Ambrogio Market and tastings, while afternoon classes last three hours without the market visit. Lunch or dinner and wine are included.

“This was an amazing experience cooking pasta and Tiramisu with Guy . His cooking skills kept us involved in the process and the food was delicious !”

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Bologna: Food Tour with Pasta Tasting & Local Specialties - Starting at Feltrinelli and finding your guide
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Bologna: Food Tour with Pasta Tasting & Local Specialties

6.Food Tour with Pasta Tasting & Local Specialties

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $86

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at the Feltrinelli bookstore and spend 3.5 hours eating your way through Bologna. Expect pasta, regional specialties, dessert, coffee, and local history at four or more stops. Guides such as Luca, Eugenio, Angelica, and Giada are known for practical food tips and lively city commentary.

“What an AMAZING experience in Bologna! Very generous food tasting portions of Emilia-Romaggia cuisine with a friendly and informative guide. It was exceptional value for money - the walking tour and the food! Highly recommended.”

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Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine - The wine window and crostini stop
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Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine

7.Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Start near Ponte Santa Trinita at 5 p.m. for four hours of Tuscan food, wine, and local stories. Your English-speaking guide, often Kat, Jamie, or Katarina, leads you through sit-down tastings, a wine window, Florentine steak, truffle pasta, and artisan gelato. The group is limited to 15 people.

“Kara was wonderful. We were lucky enough to have the tour be just the 2 of us. The food, information and conversation was amazing.”

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Venice: Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Area Food Tour: Pasta Wine Gelato and More! - Starting at Gam Gam Goodies at 4 pm
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Venice: Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Area Food Tour: Pasta Wine Gelato and More!

8.Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Area Food Tour: Pasta Wine Gelato and More!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Start at Gam Gam Goodies at 4 pm for a four-hour walk through Venice’s Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio. Guides such as Vanessa and Denys pair local history with generous tastings, including bakery treats, pasta, seafood, wine, spritz, and gelato. This is not a synagogue tour or a kosher-only food tour.

“If I could give 10 stars I would. Vanessa may have been the best guide we have ever had! She was enthusiastic , entertaining , knowledgeable and so caring, not to mention fun! She took us to a very wide variety of places for food so make sure you go hungry!”

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Bari Walking Tour with Pasta Experience - Saint Nicholas Basilica and Bari’s wider religious story
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Bari Walking Tour with Pasta Experience

9.Bari Walking Tour with Pasta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52Best value

Walk Bari Vecchia with a local guide such as Barbara, Anna, or Vincenzo, stopping at Saint Nicholas Basilica, Bari Cathedral, the castle, and two lively squares. Then learn to shape orecchiette, sample pasta and local wine, and get a taste of everyday Apulian food traditions. The group can reach 15 people.

“Pasta making with Porzia. Fantastic. She taught us how to make orecchiette and then made lunch for us. Thank you Porzia for this wonderful experience.”

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Tuscany Express Experience: Pasta Class & Wine Tour from Florence - Meeting at Florence’s Piazza della Stazione
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Tuscany Express Experience: Pasta Class & Wine Tour from Florence

10.Tuscany Express Experience: Pasta Class & Wine Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $217

Meet at Florence’s Piazza della Stazione at 10:00 am for a full day with Walkabout Florence Tours. You’ll make three pasta dishes, sauces, and gelato, then visit a Chianti Classico winery in a Tuscan villa. Guides such as Carmela, Livio, Gloria, Max, and Cris lead the hands-on classes in English, with wine, cheese, lunch, and round-trip transport included.

“I had an absolutely amazing time at the pizza and gelato class! Ado and Arla went above and beyond in every way. Their energy, passion, and attention to detail made the entire experience unforgettable. The class was fun, hands on, and incredibly delicious from start to finish. I’ve done a lot of activities while traveling, but this has easily been one of the best so far. If you’re looking for a memorable, authentic, and enjoyable experience, this class is a must. Highly recommend!”

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Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato - Mercato Centrale: pasta, oil, truffle, and cantucci
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Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato

11.Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Walk Florence from Piazza dell’Unità to Santa Croce while tasting fresh pasta, truffle, olive oil, cantucci, Tuscan dishes, and gelato. Guides such as Anna, Lorenzo, Marilisa, Francesco, and Valerie add food tips and city stories. The group is capped at 14, and vegetarian choices require advance notice.

“Anna was a brilliant tour guide. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved tasting all the best foods in town and listening to all the tales.”

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From Rome: Pasta Masterclass & Wine Tour in the Vineyard - Rolling pasta with Chef Paola or Anna Maria
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From Rome: Pasta Masterclass & Wine Tour in the Vineyard

12.Pasta Masterclass & Wine Tour in the Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Leave Rome for Frascati, where Chef Paola or Anna Maria teaches you to make ravioli, fettuccine, and maltagliati at the Minardi family farmhouse. Guide Nico, Michele, or another English-speaking host leads the wine tasting, vineyard walk, cellar visit, and lunch with your own pasta. The old volcanic cave and occasional live music add memorable local flavor.

“Thank you so much to the whole team! They were so welcoming and so nice! We had a great experience! Highly recommend!”

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Bari Bike Tour with Pasta Experience - Basilica of Saint Nicholas and the old city’s spiritual heart
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Bari Bike Tour with Pasta Experience

13.Bari Bike Tour with Pasta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Ride through Bari Vecchia with guides such as Giulia, Teresa, Giada, or Emanuele, stopping at key churches, piazzas, and the Norman-Swabian Castle. Then learn to shape orecchiette with a local pasta maker and taste the result. Bikes, helmets, pasta tasting, and luggage storage are included. The tour runs in English and may be multilingual.

“Our 3-hour bike tour of old town Bari was great! Francesco, our guide, was very knowledgeable on all things Bari. The charming, narrow streets were fun to ride through and making pasta was fun! :) It was a great was to be completely immersed in the city's culture.”

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LONGEVITY TOUR: Pasta Class&BlueZone Secrets with Simonetta Bazzu - The Blue Zone story is part of the meal
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LONGEVITY TOUR: Pasta Class&BlueZone Secrets with Simonetta Bazzu

14.LONGEVITY TOUR: Pasta Class&BlueZone Secrets with Simonetta Bazzu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Join Simonetta Bazzu near Olbia for a three-hour Sardinian food experience in a family stazzo. Knead semolina dough, shape two or more traditional pastas, visit a small wine cellar, and sit down to lunch or dinner with red wine and local dishes. The group is limited to 12, and tools, ingredients, and an apron are provided.

“Simonetta was a delightful guide that shared her “family secrets” in a fun, caring, creative way. I felt like I was invited into the family room of a close friend. Pasta making and the meal and wine were delicious!”

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Pasta Masterclass and Wine Tour in the Minardi Vineyard - Making ravioli and fettuccine from scratch
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Pasta Masterclass and Wine Tour in the Minardi Vineyard

15.Pasta Masterclass and Wine Tour in the Minardi Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet in Frascati, a 24-minute train ride from Rome, then join the Minardi family at its 17th-century farmhouse. With guides such as Nico, Alfredo, and a professional chef, you will make ravioli and fettuccine, tour the vineyard and old cellar, taste three boutique wines plus a tavern wine, and eat the pasta you prepared.

“The minardi family was very welcoming, warm and friendly. The chef made the process of making pasta so easy and fun! The food was very delicious and the family even serenaded us with Italian and English classic songs at the end of the meal. In addition to cooking us the pasta that we made previously, they gave us a wonderful starting plate as well as samples of their cheese, olive oil, jam and truffle honey. 100% recommend!”

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