Italy & Greece for Foodies

Welcome to Rome - Group City Stroll with Gelato Tasting

Join an intimate Rome walking tour designed to acquaint you with the Eternal City at the outset of your journey. Explore the foremost attractions while savoring a delightful gelato tasting experience. Wander through the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and encounter remnants of Ancient Roman history along this leisurely excursion, limited to just 15 fellow travelers.

Guided Group Wine & Food Pairing Dinner Near the Pantheon

This 2.5-hour tour and degustation is perfect for foodies. You'll start with an aperitif as you soak up the atmosphere. Then you'll head for dinner, enjoying sumptuous Roman specialties while you get the special treatment from the owners of the restaurant. We can't think of a better way to enjoy a Roman dinner!

Small Group Food Tour - Campo de' Fiori, Jewish Ghetto, Trastevere

Food lovers, here's your chance to experience Rome’s enchanting squares and neighborhoods while tasting your way through some of the city’s best shops, restaurants, and markets, discovering the secrets of Italian cuisine. Meet your friendly, local expert food connoisseur in the city center, and get ready to stroll through a number of neighborhoods to visit the most famous food markets, groceries, coffee shops, ice cream shops, and restaurants. Taste some of the delicious food and wines the city is famous for, including pizza bianca, mortadella, gelato, and supplì. From fried artichokes or zucchini flowers in the Jewish ghetto to spices and vegetables in Campo de Fiori, you'll ignite your senses and burn some calories while you enjoy walking amongst the beauty around you.

Cooking Class in the Jewish District Group Tour

Learn how to make authentic Roman-style pasta, fried seasonal specialties, and Grandma’s dessert from scratch in a cozy restaurant in the Jewish section of Rome's center. You'll meet your host at Piazza Mattei, in the heart of the former Jewish ghetto, then head to the restaurant where the chef awaits you to reveal secrets and recipes. This is a hands-on class, but if you'd prefer to be a spectator, you can relax while watching the chef work, all while enjoying your own glass of wine. You'll learn how to make homemade pasta from scratch, clean and prepare seasonal vegetables for frying, and create a simple and tasty dessert that all Roman grandmas used to cook for local kids. As you do so, you'll also learn about the history and legends of the Jewish quarter and its unique foods. Just please keep in mind that the restaurant can accommodate vegetarian/gluten-free diets but not kosher.

Bologna Group Walking Food Tour

Delve into the gastronomy of Bologna with a walk through the Quadrilatero market, the real beating heart of the local specialties. Enjoy three tastings in the company of a local guide while learning fun facts about typical Bolognese food. At the end of the tour, spoil yourselves with a sweet treat.

Emilia Romagna Food Classics: Parmigiano, Balsamico and Prosciutto Private Day Trip

This eight-hour excursion is full of delicious tastings. From cheese to prosciutto to balsamic vinegar and wine, you'll tour the countryside with a local guide, stopping in at family-run producers of local delicacies. At each stop you'll learn about the production process then get to taste what they make. At the end of the day you'll be taken back to your accommodation. It's a delicious day-trip. Bring an appetite!

Food Valley Private Gourmet Experience

Your day begins with an early visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, where you'll see the entire cheese-making process and enjoy a tasting. Next, you'll tour a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer in Modena, followed by a vinegar-tasting and light lunch. In the afternoon, visit Parma for a tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and learn about its production. Finally, you'll be returned to your accommodations after a full day of Emilia's finest culinary experiences.

Enter Via Koules Fortress

Koules is an impressive Venetian fortress dating from the early 16th century. An easy and scenic walk from the shoreline along a breakwater takes you to the main entrance. It's an amazing place to go right after your arrival. Grand wooden doors open into rooms where artifacts from Venice's golden age are on display, while thick stone walls keep everything cool. Don't forget to climb to the roof to take in great views of the sea and across the harbor, the town itself.

Heraklion Bites and Sights Group Tour

Bypass the concrete and head straight for the heart of Heraklion. Hit the backstreets and hidden pathways, checking out the highlights, sampling local treats, and discovering the forces that combined to make Heraklion the city it is today. This private tour will help you get to know the city not just as it is now, but also as it was centuries ago, uncovering remnants of occupations by the Byzantines, Arabs, Venetians, Turks, and, yes, pirates.

Heraklion by Catamaran Group Sunset Cruise

Athens Markets and Chronicles Small Group Tour

On this Old Districts of Athens tour, discover the treasures of Athens with a local by your side, exploring the streets filled with cultural, historic, and culinary icons. Follow the footsteps of the locals with your guide and experience the heart of Athens with its ruins, temples, markets, mosques, retail hot spots, and fresh produce. These are the same places and roads where the ancient Greeks walked more than 2000 years ago!

Delicious Athens Food Small Group Tour

Eat your way through Athens! Discover Greek flavors and their history, with a walk through some of the city’s most interesting neighborhoods, rarely visited by tourists. Taste olive oils, Greek cheeses, tsipouro drink, honey, souvlaki, tapenades, baklava, Greek coffee, sweets, and a variety of Greek tapas.