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The Best Food Tours in the US
A good food tour replaces a meal, explains a neighbourhood and saves you from the tourist-menu trap. These are the highest-rated ones in the twelve American cities where eating is the main event, ranked by traveller reviews and refreshed daily.
How we pick: rating 4.5 or higher, at least 100 reviews, no audio-guide apps, transfers or rentals; up to 3 per city, ordered by rating weighted for review count. Prices are current "from" prices checked on September 27, 2026.
Chicago
The 3 top-rated picks in Chicago, from $80 per person. More things to do in Chicago →
New Orleans
The 3 top-rated picks in New Orleans, from $70 per person. More things to do in New Orleans →
San Francisco
The 3 top-rated picks in San Francisco, from $85 per person. More things to do in San Francisco →
Austin
The top-rated pick in Austin, from $86 per person. More things to do in Austin →
Nashville
The 3 top-rated picks in Nashville, from $75 per person. More things to do in Nashville →
Charleston
The 3 top-rated picks in Charleston, from $89 per person. More things to do in Charleston →
Savannah
The 2 top-rated picks in Savannah, from $70 per person. More things to do in Savannah →
Boston
The 3 top-rated picks in Boston, from $70 per person. More things to do in Boston →
Philadelphia
The 3 top-rated picks in Philadelphia, from $59 per person. More things to do in Philadelphia →
Seattle
The 3 top-rated picks in Seattle, from $65 per person. More things to do in Seattle →
Miami
The 3 top-rated picks in Miami, from $69 per person. More things to do in Miami →
Questions people ask
How much does a food tour cost in the US?
Most guided food tours in US cities run $75–$130 per person for 2.5–3.5 hours with 5–8 tastings. Dessert and single-dish tours (pizza, beignets, donuts) are cheaper, $45–$75.
Do food tours replace a meal?
Almost always. Six to eight tastings add up to a large lunch; book one at noon and plan a light dinner.
Which US city has the best food tours?
By review scores, New Orleans, Chicago and New York lead, with Charleston and Savannah close behind for Southern cooking.
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