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The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences Around the World

29 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 15 food & drink experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food - Subang rice fields and village life
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Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

1.Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 14 hours · from $114Our pick

Leave Jakarta early for Tangkuban Parahu Volcano, Subang rice fields, Lembang lunch, local fruit tasting, tea plantations, and Ciater hot springs. An English-speaking guide such as Rizky, Bryan, Nanda, or Vincent leads the small group, with transport, entrance fees, lunch, and a massage included. Expect long mountain roads and a full day.

“Bryan was a great guide. He was very informative. He was very accommodating. Made sure to listen to what we wanted and tried hard to make sure we got what we wanted.”

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Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House - Making your own matcha with a bamboo whisk
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Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

2.Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $99Top rated

Spend about 50 minutes in a 300-year-old Kyoto samurai house, learning tea ceremony customs with high-grade organic Uji matcha. You can whisk your own tea, choose five sake samples or two Japanese whisky pours, and pose in a kimono or with a katana. The private setting is an eight-minute walk from Kyoto Station.

“this was a great experience! house has remained in the same family for 300 years. staff were friendly and helpful. We especially enjoyed the sake tasting after!”

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SF's Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour - Includes full meal, 3hr - Key points to know before booking
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SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

3.SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start with a full dim sum meal, then explore fortune cookies, bubble tea, a Chinese bakery, Portsmouth Square, and a tea shop. Guides such as Robert, Jacob, Robin, and Marcy mix food with Chinatown stories. The small-group tour costs $99, runs about three hours, and ends five blocks from the start.

“Wonderful Day! Jacob was very informative. Highly recommend! We learned so many thing that we would never have known about.”

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Twinings 2-Hour Tea Tasting Masterclass in London - How the tasting works
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Twinings 2-Hour Tea Tasting Masterclass in London

4.Twinings 2-Hour Tea Tasting Masterclass in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

At Twinings on London’s Strand, spend two hours learning how tea travels from leaf to cup. Guides including Alessandra, Liam, Rachel, Rosie, and Angelo lead tastings of white, yellow, green, oolong, black, and pu’erh teas. You’ll practice judging aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and aftertaste in a small group of up to five.

“What a cool experience. Loved every minute of it. The tea expert was funny and knowledgeable. The history lesson was fascinating. The tea was delicious.”

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Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes "origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy" in 4 hours - Folding an origami crane
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Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

5.Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $92

Meet Taka at JR Omori Station, then walk eight minutes to his home for a hands-on Japanese culture and food class. You’ll fold an origami crane, make udon from scratch, prepare sushi and gyoza, enjoy tempura and small dishes, drink matcha with Japanese sweets, and take home a calligraphy souvenir. Private groups, vegetarian, and vegan options are available.

“Taka and Keiko are wonderful hosts. They are friendly, inquisitive, welcoming and full of information. Our noodle making experience was delightful and a little unexpected with a fun surprise. All food was delicious. I learned a lot and can’t wait to make the recipes at home. Thank you for such a great experience”

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Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip - Angel Oak Park and a giant living landmark
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Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

6.Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 5h 30m · from $149

Leave Charleston in a Mercedes Sprinter for a 5.5-hour Wadmalaw Island outing. See Angel Oak, ride a trolley through the Charleston Tea Garden, sample fresh tea, and taste wine at Deep Water Vineyard. Guides such as Leanne and Jay add local context, photos, snacks, and an easygoing pace.

“My family and I had a wonderful time on this excursion. Leanne, our guide, was wonderful. She gave us plenty of time to look around and take pictures and all the different stops. She even took pictures of all the participants separately. She added information about each place we visited. I highly recommend this tour and Leanne as your guide.”

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Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop - Learning the Gongfu method at the table
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Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

7.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $65

At MingCha Tea House in Chai Wan, Vivian guides you through four premium teas, including green, scented green, red, and oolong. You will use traditional tea ware, practice Gongfu brewing, and match each tea with dried nuts, chocolate, and flower honey toast. A family-friendly option and two start times make this a flexible 90-minute activity.

“We explored the area and discovered this tea house. The experience was extremely positive and rewarding. We were able to deepen our knowledge of tea. We are very grateful for this experience and heartily recommend it to others. Vivian is truly an expert in what she does and how she conveys information to guests💚”

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Munnar: Tea trail, Tea Factory, and Tea Tasting Tour - Walking through Munnar’s tea terraces
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Munnar: Tea trail, Tea Factory, and Tea Tasting Tour

8.Munnar: Tea trail, Tea Factory, and Tea Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $13Best value

Walk through Munnar’s tea terraces with guides such as Mari and Raja, see orthodox tea production at Lockhart Tea Factory, and taste five or six teas. The tour lasts three hours and includes entry fees, but you must arrange transport between the plantation and factory.

“It was interesting and informative about tea and the different kinds of tea. Our guide’s English was a little difficult to understand, but he was kind and helpful. He made the best tea for us. It was a highlight of our visit to Munnar.”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - From the Garden Hotel into the Old Town
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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

9.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Spend 3.5 hours cycling through Shanghai with a guide such as Ellen or Helen, using quiet back lanes, the Old Town, Former French Concession, Fuxing Park, and central districts to see daily life beyond the big sights. Bikes, helmets, bottled water, photos, and a traditional tea tasting are included. The group is limited to six.

“Guide was real good and shows the real Shanghai and not only touristically highlights.”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience - Nigiri lessons focus on the details that matter
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Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

10.Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $45

In Asakusa, a friendly instructor guides you through kagami-biraki, nigiri, rolls, torched salmon mayo gunkan, and matcha whisking. Make 6 to 12 pieces, join the Yoisho and Wasshoi chants, and enjoy a cultural workshop suited to beginners. The activity lasts about 90 minutes and returns to its meeting point.

“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”

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Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo - Your welcome drink sets the pace
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Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

11.Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $57

Join Chisei and Rina in Tokyo’s Taito City for a 90-minute Japanese tea class. You’ll compare sencha, kabusecha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, Japanese black tea, and other varieties, then whisk your own matcha. Homemade sweets, matcha lattes, tea leaves with ponzu, and practical advice for making matcha at home round out this small-group session.

“Absolutely, wonderful experience. We throughly enjoyed watching and making our own Matcha. It was something we’ve always wanted to do and we’re glad we did. This is will definitely something you will remember and will want to tell your family & friends about.”

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Istanbul: World Teas & Turkish Tea Brewing, Tasting Workshop - Finding the atelier near Galataport
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Istanbul: World Teas & Turkish Tea Brewing, Tasting Workshop

12.Istanbul: World Teas & Turkish Tea Brewing, Tasting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

Spend 90 minutes tasting five teas with an English or Turkish-speaking instructor such as Zeynep, Kamran, or Abdullah. You will brew Turkish tea in a double teapot, Chinese tea in a gaiwan, sip from thin-waisted glasses, sample treats, and take home a personal blend.

“I had a lot of fun learning about tea with my instructor Zeynep! The tea experience was just myself and Zeynep, and she made the experience enjoyable for just one. Highly recommend!”

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Nara:5 Type of Tea Tasting & Mindful Tea Ceremony - The favorite-tea pot is the quiet centerpiece
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Nara:5 Type of Tea Tasting & Mindful Tea Ceremony

13.Nara:5 Type of Tea Tasting & Mindful Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

In Nara, tea master Mike guides you through five locally sourced teas, a favorite-tea pot brew, hands-on matcha whisking, and seasonal wagashi. The 90-minute private session takes place in a traditional Japanese house with a garden view. You will learn tea etiquette, tools, and history in English, with time for local tips.

“Wonderful atmosphere, lots of interesting facts, a great tea brewing ritual with delicious snacks. We could also try various types of tea and sake.. The whole family was very impressed. Thank you.”

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Montmartre Hill French Afternoon Tea Tasting Tour with Crepes and Macarons - From romantic lanes to quieter corners
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Montmartre Hill French Afternoon Tea Tasting Tour with Crepes and Macarons

14.Montmartre Hill French Afternoon Tea Tasting Tour with Crepes and Macarons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Spend 2.5 hours walking uphill through Montmartre with a small group of up to 15 people, stopping for crepes, macarons, chocolate, pastries, and drinks. Guides such as Arthur, Catherine, Fabian, and Dorine add local stories, movie references, and practical help as you make your way from Place Blanche to Sacré-Cœur.

“This tour was lovely, as was the guide. However the experience on Viator indicated that we would be on an afternoon tea tour with dessert stops including macarons. There was no tea and no macarons. We stopped at several shops. Tasted chocolate, choucette (think cream puff with no cream), Madeline, crepe and another creamy and delicious puff-like dessert. The food was yummy. I had booked a morning walk in Montmartre to be followed by this tour. Fair warning - the morning hidden tour covered the same spots as the dessert tour, so choose wisely. Overall a good experience.”

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Munnar Tea Trail Tour , Tea factory visit & Tea Tasting - Walking through Lockhart Tea Estate
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Munnar Tea Trail Tour , Tea factory visit & Tea Tasting

15.Munnar Tea Trail Tour , Tea factory visit & Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $14

Spend about three hours at Lockhart Tea Estate with a local guide, walking among tea plants, seeing pluckers at work, and taking in views of Chokramudi Peak and Idli Hills. Then visit a 1936 tea factory, learn how orthodox tea is made, and join a tea-tasting session. The group is limited to 10 people.

“This tour is a scam! the "English guide" was just a tuktuk driver who barely spoke English. he first dropped me off at the tea factory and then at a very small tea field where he sent me off to walk around by myself. and that was it, no walking on a tea trail, no explanations, nothing. total scam, do not book this!”

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