The 15 Best Seafood Tours and Market Visits

1.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,184 reviews · from $99Our pick

Meet at Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple for a three-hour food walk through Tokyo’s Outer Market. Your guide leads you to seafood stalls, kitchen shops, and tastings of sushi or a seafood bowl, Wagyu beef, fish cakes, omelette, fruit, tea, and more. Expect crowds, steady walking, and no fish-free or allergy-friendly option.

“Naz was an exceptional tour guide! She introduced us to many amazing Japanese foods that we would not have found without her. Such a variety at various stops in the markets and the sushi lunch (with sushi cutting demonstration) we enjRead more”

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2.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,724 reviews · from $30

Walk from Tsukiji Station to Hongwanji Temple, then follow a local English-speaking guide through Tsukiji’s fish market and Jogai Market. Choose your own seafood, sushi, tamagoyaki, fruit, and fried fish cakes, paying each stall directly. Guides such as Rie, Haydn, Jim, and Minori help you order with confidence.

“This is a walking tour among the many shops and street food counters at the outside of the fish market. You need about 10,000 Japan Yen as they take cash for any sample food you order. The whole experience is tasting food. If you are lookiRead more”

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3.Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,397 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jim, Rie, Yayoi, or Sayaka at Tsukiji Outer Market. Visit Tsukiji Hongwanji, learn how Japanese ingredients are used, and choose optional tastings including sushi, wagyu, eel, oysters, sweets, and tamago. Food costs extra, so bring cash.

“Amazing tour. Wish I did it my first day. Tried all sorts of foods I wouldn’t have known to try.”

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4.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 757 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Spend three hours at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide such as Shun, Nazu, or Miki. Taste Wagyu skewers, tamagoyaki, fish cakes, fruit, and either sushi or a seafood bowl while learning market customs, food culture, and local history in a group of 2 to 8.

“Shun was the best guide! He was so kind and so knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the culture and the food and we had such an amazing time on the tour. Highly recommend!”

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5.Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $33

Spend two hours at Tsukiji Jogai Market with a local guide, sampling Japanese street food, watching a traditional fish-cutting show, enjoying a seafood bowl, and visiting Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. Guides such as George and Tomo have been praised for clear explanations and good food tips.

“It was just alright. There was a lot of stopping and waiting around and honestly not that much history explained. Mostly it was visiting different food stands and encouraging people to try food. What kind of irked me is I was talking to other peoRead more”

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6.Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · from $87

Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with a guide such as Kazu, Yuki, Hitomi, or Mark, tasting seafood, tamagoyaki, sushi, and local snacks before a fresh lunch. Visit a Buddhist temple, Shinto shrine, and Tokyo viewpoint in a group of up to seven.

“Our tour was great! Our guide was knowledgeable, fun and introduced us to new places, good food and areas we wouldn’t have otherwise seen.”

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7.Boston Seafood Lovers Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Join a small-group Boston food and history walk through the North End, HarborWalk, Long Wharf, and Quincy Market. Guide Dan often leads the 2-hour-45-minute route, pairing chowder, oysters, shrimp, a full-size lobster roll, and cannoli with Boston stories.

“A great way to see historic Boston and experience some really great local cuisine! It’s a bit of a walk, but the stops give you plenty of time to relax along the way!”

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8.Paella & Sangria Classes – Seafood, Chicken or Vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 201 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $100

Spend three to four hours in a Madrid bakery learning sangria and paella with an English-speaking chef such as Tony or Pedro. Choose seafood, chicken, or vegetable paella, help cook from scratch, enjoy tortilla and jamón toast, then eat in a Spanish-themed dining room with recipes to take home.

“I had such a great time learning paella and sangria! They accommodated for me being the only vegetarian, and the cook and host were extremely kind. I met such great people at this event and even made a friend! I definitely recommend this class for anyone visiting Madrid.”

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9.Food Tour with Seafood Boil in French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 146 reviews · from $95

Meet DJ, Scott, Caroline, or another English-speaking guide at Bon’s New Orleans Street Food for a two-hour French Quarter walk with beignets, gumbo, jambalaya, and a seafood boil. You’ll also see Jackson Square, the Mississippi River levee, and classic cast-iron balconies.

“DJ was amazing! Very down to earth and full of energy as well!”

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10.Jeep Tour Saigon By Night : FRESH SEAFOOD, STREET FOOD & SKY BAR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $69

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide, stopping for District 4 seafood, banh xeo at Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, landmark photos, and one rooftop drink. Guides such as Mia and driver Hung have earned praise for lively commentary and confident city driving.

“Great sight seeing in a Russian jeep. Fantastic evening experience. Tour guide Mia and driver Hung were extraordinary in their navigation of this wonderful city with great knowledge and friendly delivery of interesting information. And the food, Read more”

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11.Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 104 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $55

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piazza Duomo for a 2.5-hour walk through Catania’s Fish Market and old centre. Expect arancini, fried fish, granita, cannoli and local stories. Guides including Dora, Luca, David and Maria lead small groups. Vegetarian diets can be accommodated, but not vegan or gluten-free diets.

“Katarina was a wonderful guide, very insightful and friendly.”

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12.Seafood Galore, Los Cabos Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Walk downtown Cabo San Lucas with Gregor, a bilingual guide, and try seafood tacos, tostadas, smoked marlin, and other Mexican specialties at five local stops. The 2.5-hour tour includes food tastings and one soft drink, but not alcohol, hotel transport, or extra snacks.

“We did this tour with a couple friends and everyone loved! We especially loved the first stop with homemade tortillas and fresh red snapper fish. Gregor was an excellent food tour guide! I’d highly recommend!”

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13.Belfast: Food Tour with 10+ Tastings of Bread, Beer, Seafood

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Meet at Belfast City Hall and follow an English-speaking guide through local food stops, historic pubs, and street art. You’ll taste soda bread, oysters, stew, cod, calamari, beer, and a secret dish. Guides have included Trevor, Scarlet, Andrea, Nicky, Ciara, and Paul. Adults only.

“Scarlet is a dear human! She brings her passion of living in Belfast to the tour and is very knowledgeable. The journey of the tour was filled with delicious tastings of Belfast, eye candy of Belfast, and tales of Belfast! The perfect mix of enjoyment, entertainment, enthusiasm and intrigue! It was a well lived day! And love the “purple umbrella!””

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14.The Original Fish Market and Street Food Tour of Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Meet your English-speaking local guide at Piazza del Duomo for a three-hour walk through Catania’s fish market and street-food spots. Taste fish bites, arancini, seasonal fruit, local drinks, dessert, and lesser-known Sicilian dishes, with a stop in a hidden lava tunnel and time for city history.

“Relaxing tour, lovely Guide (Greta), lovely food in a lovely City 😀”

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15.Puerta Vallarta: Seafood Lover’s Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Spend three hours tasting seven seafood specialties around Old Town Puerto Vallarta. Your English-speaking guide, such as Bernardo, Salina, Miel, or Gio, leads you through the market, pier, and Muertos Beach, with local restaurants, sauces, history, and plenty of food.

“Bernardo truly is an outstanding tour guide, making our tasting experiences all the more enjoyable. Every place we visited offered something special, and we enjoyed every moment!”

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