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Cuisine CornerFood tours

Food tours in U.S. cities

A food tour is the fastest way to taste a city. Here are the top-rated tours in 15 American food cities, ranked by traveler reviews.

Updated October 2026

Two travelers buying street food at a market
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How to pick a food tour

  • Come hungry. Most tours serve enough food for a full meal.
  • Check the stops. Good tours visit long-running local businesses, not chains.
  • Small groups make it easier to ask questions and get into small places.
  • Tell the company about dietary needs before you book.

New Orleans food tours

New York City food tours

Chicago food tours

San Francisco food tours

Charleston food tours

Nashville food tours

Boston food tours

Los Angeles food tours

Austin food tours

Memphis food tours

Philadelphia food tours

Las Vegas food tours

Miami food tours

Tampa food tours

Key West food tours

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a typical food tour?

Most walking food tours last two and a half to three and a half hours and include five to eight tastings.