The 8 Full-Day Food Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 9 hours · from $121Our pick

Spend nine hours touring four Cape winelands estates with a guide such as Basil, Bruce, Donovan, or Jose. Taste reds, whites, Cap Classique, ports, cheese, and chocolate, then enjoy an a la carte vineyard lunch. Hotel pickup, transport, wine, and a cellar tour are included.

“A day full of delicious wine, laughter, and learning about South Africa's history, winemaking, and culture.”

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2.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Hvar & Pakleni Islands with Food and free Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Cruise from Split aboard the Summer Blues catamaran for three swim stops, a guided walk through Hvar, lunch, snacks, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, water, and coffee. The day shifts from quiet sea time to a lively music and dance party on the return. Guides may include Mia, Manuela, or Jelena.

“Absolutely LOVED this. An early start but a great day chilling out on the boat, swimming, and dancing. They had pool noodles, and face masks for those that wanted, and the cree really tried to make it a great day for all. Totally recommend it.”

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3.Bali: Full-Day Eat Pray Love Tour with Rice Terraces & Yoga

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 349 reviews · 8 hours · from $59Best value

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Dayu, Sana, or Suker, pairing Tegalalang rice terraces with a beginner-friendly yoga class and Balinese purification ritual. Hotel pickup in Ubud, temple fees, transport, a yoga mat, and water are included. Optional add-ons let you shape the day.

“A truly wonderful and enriching day in Ubud! We walked through beautiful and peaceful rice fields, practiced yoga with an amazing view in calm surroundings, and visited a sacred water temple where we were able to take part in a purification ceremony together with the locals. We also visited a Balinese fortune teller, which was a unique and fascinating experience. We also enjoyed cozy coffee stops and an incredibly fun jungle swing experience, which really was the perfect finishing touch to the day. A big part of what made this experience so special was our driver, Yani. She was incredibly kind, safe, and professional, creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere…”

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4.Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

With guides such as Antonis and George, you visit an olive mill, organic winery, raki distillery, village taverna and pottery studio. Expect generous tastings, a three-course local lunch, hands-on pottery and a friendly group limited to eight people.

“Our guide was on time, knowledgeable, and super friendly. It was a full day of olives, food, wine, raki and more food. The lunch we had in the small village from the family owned restaurant was AMAZING. We highly recommend this tour!”

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5.Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $200

Join Liat for a 10-hour food and culture tour from Urubamba. Taste market and street foods, visit Ollantaytambo, drink chicha in a local chicheria, and share a festive meal with an indigenous family in Huilloc. Cusco transfers cost extra.

“Amazing experience, beyond food, culture and more, Liat brings her passion in to the tour, she is funny, friendly, and giving her all to the group, taking care of everyone and every detail”

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6.Milos: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise with Food and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 10 hours · from $281

Spend 10 hours aboard the catamaran Together with Odysseus A. Cruises, sailing from Adamantas around Milos and Poliegos. Swim at Kalogries, Kleftiko, Gerakas, and the Blue Lagoon, with onboard breakfast, lunch, fruit, coffee, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.

“The boat tour was fantastic! So many beautiful sites around the island. Captain George was very knowledgeable and and wonderful host. The food was good. The music playlist was great!”

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7.Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $259

Join Oliver of Dubrovnik FOOD Story for an eight-hour trip from Dubrovnik to Ston and Pelješac. Visit an oyster farm, historic salt works, and family wineries, then sit down to marenda, a traditional Dalmatian meal paired with local wine.

“This tour is a must do! Our guide Oliver was amazing! Filled us in on the history of the vineyards, oyster farms and Dubrovnik! He was so kind and informative! The tour was relaxing and views and experiences were beautiful! Our favourite part was the authentic Croatian meal and wine tasting in Bartulović winery! Thank you!”

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8.Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Full-Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 10 hours · from $180

Spend 10 hours exploring the Atherton Tablelands with guides such as Chris, Bridget, Brett, Dale, or Mark. Visit Lake Barrine, Yungaburra, Tarzali Lakes, Gallo Dairyland, Mt Uncle Distillery, and more, with breakfast, lunch, drinks, and tastings included.

“We loved every minute and have shared experiences with all our friends highly recommend all tourists to Cairns to take this amazing adventure to Atherton Tablelands with Brett.”

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