Food Tours In Italy

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Tourist dining al fresco with a local on a food tour in Italy

Top 10 food tours & experiences in Italy

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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“kushikatsu”!

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best private food tours in Italy

Pizza and pasta are just the tip of the iceberg on a food tour in Italy. One of the world’s most iconic cuisines, Italian food comprises a broad collection of regional culinary styles that together reflect the country’s diversity. Local specialties like super-simple pasta dishes in Rome, crustless on-the-go sandwiches in Milan, or traditional tagliatelle al ragù in Bologna are must-haves, but certain hallmarks of Italian food hold true no matter where your Italy food tour takes you: the pasta is always melt-in-the-mouth, the glistening rows of pastries are always freshly baked, and eating in Italy is always a delight for the stomach and the soul.

Meet some of our food-loving local hosts in Italy

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Tourist enjoying a local meal on a food tour in Italy

A taste of true Italian heritage

Their cuisines may fall under the blanket term “Italian food”, but each city in Italy has its own idea of the dietary staples. In uber-stylish Milan, an extra-strong espresso at a trendy café is the only way to start the day; in Naples, slow-cooked Neapolitan ragù is the dinnertime favorite; and a Venice food tour usually revolves around a bacaro for cicchetti – the Venetian version of tapas that change by the hour. Wherever your Italy food tour takes you, each city’s cuisine represents and reflects its geography, culture, and identity in the most delicious way possible.

Local guide introducing a tourist to the best gelato in Italy

From Rome to Milan, a flavor for every foodie

Are you craving a hearty stew of slow-cooked oxtail in Rome or a slice of Neapolitan pizza in Naples? Or maybe your sweet tooth wants to savor a warm cornetto con crema and cappuccino at a cobbled café in the sun-dappled, sepia-tinged streets of romantic Florence. Ready your appetite for the thrilling, filling, and authentic greats of Italian food. Whatever your palate prefers, Italy’s cuisine has something to surprise and delight – and there’s nobody better than a local insider to recommend the perfect hidden spots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on your Italian food tour.

Enjoying the beautiful view with a glass of red wine in Italy

Wine to suit every season

A food tour in Italy inevitably involves some spectacular wine. The robust reds and crisp whites from the country’s wine-producing regions can be found in atmospheric wine bars, subterranean cellars, and ivy-clad terraced cafés scattered throughout Italy. In a country with over 500 unique grape varieties, there’s truly a wine to enhance any type of food – and finding the perfect one is one of the most exciting aspects of eating in Italy. Grab a glass with your aperitivo appetizers, or take your own snacks into a casual bar where your local guide can recommend the perfect pairing.

Italy travel tips and inspiration from our Travel Magazine

Find the best things to do, places to eat, must eat foods and lots of travel tips in Italy and around the world recommended by our local hosts

Latest reviews from our guests

Antonia was an outstanding tour guide. We enjoyed seeing many of the historic sites of Bologna and learning about the history, the culture, and also importantly the food of Bologna. Antonia was wonderful at providing recommendations for places that we should come back and try later and really taught us a great deal about the people of Bologna (past and present) and the surrounding region! I would recommend her to anyone who is interested in having an interesting and engaging tour of the city. I would definitely recommend her with five stars! She is knowledgeable, entertaining, and passionate about her city, its culture and its food!

May 2024

Susan L
Ava did a fantastic job providing insights and perspectives of the history and architecture of Bologna from an ex-pats, foreign students' point of view.

May 2024

Lew R
We had a great tour with Nicola in Bologna - recommended.

May 2024

Mary-Louise H
Terrific tour with Andrea- a customized mix of historical details, cultural landmarks and city tips. There is no substitute for local knowledge! Highly recommend.

May 2024

Patricia R