Food, Wine & Nightlife

Pair panoramic bay views with top-notch California wines on a relaxing wine-tasting cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Sample a flight of four regional wines served with snacks aboard the intimate 'Wine Therapy' vessel, featuring a comfortable heated cabin plus outside viewing decks. Get the best views of landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco skyline as you sip buttery chardonnay, full-bodied cabernet, or other celebrated Northern California varietals.

Tap into Costa Rica's emerging craft beer movement with this 3-hour beer tour in San Jose. Accompanied by a local guide, you'll explore the Barrio Escalante, the heart of San Jose's pub culture and home to many brewpubs. Taste 10 different varieties of beer, accompanied by traditional tapas - the Costa Rican version of bar snacks. You'll also have a chance to pick up a few souvenirs at the Artesanos Market. A small group size helps create a more personalized tour experience.

Immerse yourself in Mexico's rich culinary tradition with a walking tour of the San Juan Market. Choose fresh local ingredients and discover new ones like fried grasshoppers, mosquito eggs, and iguana. Learn about the diverse cultural influences on Mexican cuisine, some of which may surprise you. End your excursion by learning to prepare classic Mexican dishes in a personalized cooking class.

Explore the Mission District and its desserts on a food walking tour and go in search of the best sweets this San Francisco neighborhood has to offer. You're treated to five tastings that may include such delectables as artisanal chocolates, hand-crafted ice cream and European drinking chocolate. Savor a new twist on traditional donuts, pies and cupcakes, and learn some culinary history along the way from your food-loving local guide. The 2.5-hour tour covers approx. 1 mile (1.6 km) at a relaxed pace.

Bring your appetite and your walking shoes for a delicious Japantown food tour. Learn about the history of this unique neighborhood in San Francisco and visit several authentic markets, restaurants, caf es, and tea houses with your gourmet guide. Discover where locals go for the best Japanese food in town, and taste six to seven samplings, from red bean 'taiyaki' to sweet rice 'mochi.'

Discover the esteemed culinary scene of San Sebastián on an evening tour to three award-winning 'pintxos' (Basque tapas) bars. Accompanied by an expert gastronomical guide, discover the history behind the miniature morsels known as pintxos and pleasure your palate with samples of some of the city's best. Tantalize your taste buds with local delicacies like spider crab while sipping fine Basque wines and crisp locally brewed beers.

Discover the culinary delights and rich history of San Angel, one of Mexico City's oldest neighborhoods, on this 3-hour food-and-cultural walking tour. Stroll along the cobblestone streets of this artistic mecca, once favored by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and visit picturesque plazas and historical landmarks. A knowledgeable guide share engaging commentary and takes you to popular eateries to sample treats special to San Angel.

Russian Hill is one of San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods for shopping, eating and sightseeing. Discover it all on this 3-hour walking and tasting experience that visits seven different shops and restaurants. With a small group, you'll visit a butchers shop, a cheesemongers, a bakery and a gelato shop. What's more, you'll take in amazing views of the bay and classic San Francisco architecture while hearing tales from San Francisco's frontier-era history.

See what's brewing in San Diego during this 5-hour drinking excursion including a behind-the-scenes tour of Green Flash or Ballast Point brewery. Discover why San Diego is now home to one of the world's best craft beer scenes, as you visit three of the city's best brewers, ranging from Stone to Lost Abbey and Karl Strauss. At each stop you'll enjoy a beer flight, plus an explanation of key beer styles and flavors. A knowledgeable guide, transport between breweries, beer flights at each stop and one behind-the-scenes tour are included.

Get familiar with San Francisco's coffee and chocolate culture on this 4-hour food tour by bike. Pedal about 10 miles through some of San Francisco's sunniest neighborhoods, including the Mission District, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Hunter's Point, and SOMA, and sample chocolate tastings along the way. Plus, your guide happily carries any purchases you might make on the tour back with them, so you can bring home all your favorites, too.

Amid the enchanting alleways of Rome's historical centre, near one of the most famous fountains in the world, you will find Il Vicolo.A dimly lit, elegant "living room" designed for food and wine tastings, Il Vicolo brings you experiences for the palate, away from the bustle of the area.You will be introduced to some of the most renowned local wines, and to niche wine producers: allow all your senses to help you understand what you are drinking. The soft atmosphere, the refined selection of cheese and cured meats, and the calming voice of our sommelier will guide through a full wine experience.

At night, Ho Chi Minh City comes to life. Experience the Vietnamese capital at it best during a evening food and culture tour, which provides a perfect introduction to first-time visitors. You'll explore on the back of your guide's scooter and stray from the tourist trail at street food stalls that offer classic Vietnamese dishes. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off ensure you won't have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Explore two popular San Francisco neighborhoods and visit craft beer locations on this walking tour of Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach, adjacent districts in the northeast end of the city. With a guide, you'll stop at three bars to taste and learn about California craft brews.

Dig into the delicious culinary history of the Tuscan capital with this 4-hour food and wine tour of Florence. Join a knowledgeable local guide for visits to 7 places to eat or drink in the historic center - trattorias, restaurants, pastry shops, gelaterias, wineries and more. Check out the food vendors in the bustling San Lorenzo Market. Take this tour on your first day in Florence so you can eat better for the rest of your stay. Come hungry!

Tantalize your taste buds with traditional Basque cuisine on a 3-hour 'pintxos' (Basque tapas) tour of San Sebastiàn. Explore the winding streets of the atmospheric Old Town with a gastronomic guide and discover local haunts that serve the best pintxos in town. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of six exquisite eateries and sample styles ranging from classic to contemporary. Sip cider and fine wines designed to compliment each dish and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to 10 people.

Spend a day sipping French reds and whites in the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol wine region. Departing from Bordeaux, visit two chateaux to taste the region's famous wines and wander the streets of beautiful Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

San Francisco remains a beacon of avant-garde experience and nowhere is this more evident than its culinary scene. Yet one aspect of foodie culture that's often overlooked is the vibrant vegetarian scene. If you're a veggie in town searching for a culinary and gourmet tour, treat yourself to not just the finest vegetarian restaurants, but a sampling of the finest veggie-and-vegan-inspired options from omni-friendly establishments as well.

Vietnam's street food is famous around the world, but it can be intimidating for first-time visitors to know what, where and how to eat it. This 3-hour guided tour offers an ideal introduction to Hue's delicious street food, as you glide around the imperial capital on a cyclo and hop off to tuck into an array of local delicacies.

Snack your way through market stalls bursting with fresh fruits, plump noodles, and flavorful meats and veggies on this Ho Chi Minh City street food tour. Your guide helps you navigate the food stalls like a pro, while stopping to show you city sights such as the Cao Dai Temple and flower market. Tour includes all food tastings and transportation.

Venture into the bars of North Beach - San Francisco's historically Italian district - on this 2.5-hour pub crawl with a knowledgeable guide. At local hot spots such as Vesuvio Cafe, discover the legendary nightlife scene that harkens back to the Beat Generation. Stroll the streets of this bohemian enclave and taste local wine and beer (one complimentary drink included). This small-group walking tour is limited to 12 people to ensure a personalized experience.