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Top 9 Market & Wine Tours Around the World

9 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Good market & wine tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More - Fresh pasta, made by hand
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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

1.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Bologna with guides such as Claire, Federica, Caterina, and Mattia. Visit the Quadrilatero market, watch pasta made by hand, compare aged Parmigiano and Modena balsamic, sample cured meats, wines, gelato, espresso, and a secret dish.

“We had an amazing time on the Bologna Food and Market Tour with our guide, Clare. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and fun throughout the experience. Clare brought the history and flavors of Bologna to life, making each stop along the tour engaging and memorable. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - Shopping inside Central Market
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

2.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet Sea Saffron near MYR Hotel Palau Vallier and walk to Central Market with a local guide. Buy fresh ingredients, learn Valencian paella step by step, and share your meal with tapas and Spanish wine. Guides may include Daniel, Victor, Reyes, Belen, or Juan.

“Absolutely fantastic class!!! Juan and his partner were great, we really enjoyed the experience. Paella is one of my favorite dishes and making it with my wife and daughter, with a little help from Juan ;), was a highlight of our trip to Valencia.”

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Athens: Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine - Starting at Athinas 36
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Athens: Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

3.Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend four hours with a Greek home cook at The Greek Kitchen, beginning with a 30-minute walk through Athens Central Market. Prepare tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita, then eat together with bread, olives, and 250ml of local wine. Recipes are provided.

“Absolutely wonderful time with wonderful hosts! And probably my favorite meal in Athens. Definitely recommend. :)”

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Tbilisi: Mtskheta Jvari Bazaar, Chronicles of Georgia & Wine - Jvari Monastery, stone, wind, and a view
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Tbilisi: Mtskheta Jvari Bazaar, Chronicles of Georgia & Wine

4.Mtskheta Jvari Bazaar, Chronicles of Georgia & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,088 reviews · 5 hours · from $17Best value

Spend five gentle hours with guides such as Kura, Nick, Maria, or Tanu, visiting Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta, and the Chronicles of Georgia. Expect English storytelling, cathedral calm, bazaar browsing, optional wine and sweet tasting, and transport from central Tbilisi.

“Well organised. Zuka was a very good and informative guide.”

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Athens: Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine - Walking through Varvakios Agora
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Athens: Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

5.Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,087 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Meet at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas 36, walk with your cook through Varvakios Agora, then prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, portokalopita, and tzatziki. English-speaking cooks such as Vasia and Thanasis keep the class relaxed, social, and practical.

“LOVED LOVED LOVED this! We loved it all from the walk through the local food markets, to learning new recipes and sharing the food together as a group at the end. Despina was lovely. Efharisto Despina 😍”

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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option - A small group makes the kitchen work better
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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

6.Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

At Le Foodist, you’ll shop a Latin Quarter market with a chef, taste French cheese, then prepare and eat a three-course lunch with wine. The six-hour option includes the market visit, while the shorter class begins at the school. Classes are in English and limited to 12 people.

“Wonderful experience. Paolo made it a wonderful day! Excellent instruction, informative and fun! Great group of people to spend the day with in Paris.”

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Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia - Timing, meeting point, and practical planning
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Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia

7.Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $20

Join guides such as Freddie, Tanu, George, or Toko for a compact half-day trip from Tbilisi to Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta, Georgian wine and sweets, and the Chronicles of Georgia. You get air-conditioned transport, lively historical commentary, photo stops, and free time in Mtskheta.

“First of all our tour guide Freddi was the best !! We had great time in the tour beautiful views and history . Wine tasting was fun and tasty. Much recommended!!!”

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San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group) - See the Old Town between bites
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San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)

8.San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend three hours with a local food guide such as Jon, Gabi, Gorka, or Martin, tasting Iberian ham, cheese, olives, pintxos, cider, Txakoli, Rioja, dessert, and Basque liqueur. The small group visits five food stops in and around the Old Town, with reserved seats and restaurant tips for later.

“I had a great tour with Gorka. He explained the history of pintos and how they have evolved over the years. The wine paring was amazing as well.”

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Budapest Cooking Class & Market Tour with Local Guide & Wines - Dietary Needs and Practical Limits
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Budapest Cooking Class & Market Tour with Local Guide & Wines

9.Budapest Cooking Class & Market Tour with Local Guide & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet your English-speaking guide at Central Market Hall for tastings, Hungarian food stories, and ingredient shopping. Then walk to a Budapest-style kitchen to prepare a family recipe, share wine and dinner, and learn practical cooking tips. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, with gluten-free choices subject to cross-contamination limits.

“Easy to find meeting spot, fun navigating through market to purchase ingredients, cooking instructions fun and engaging. Enjoyed our wonderful meal with strangers who became friends over this shopping, food preparation and dining experience!”

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