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Europe food tours

Let the diverse and culturally rich flavours of Europe take your taste buds on an unforgettable culinary journey

From the chaotic fish markets of Portugal's seaside towns to the spirited tapas bars in Spain, Europe is one of the best regions in the world to explore great food. Cycle to a pistachio farm on the island of Aegina in Greece, learn how to make pasta like a pro in Italy, or indulge in cured meats and truffles in Slovenia on our European food tours. We avoid the tourist traps and introduce you to the real deal: hidden laneway bars, herb-filled homestay kitchens and al fresco cafés only the locals know. Bon appetit indeed.

The Art of Pasta Making

Europe food highlights

Portugese tarts on display
Portuguese tart
Desserts don't get any more decadent or more delicious than Portuguese tarts. Filled with a sugary, vanilla custard which is then baked to achieve that perfectly crisp look, these sweet treats are all the rage in Portugal and have been since their creation way back in 1820. 
People eating gelato in the street in Rome, Italy
Gelato
While gelato may be famous worldwide, there's nothing like enjoying the icy sweet treat in the country where it originated back in the 1600s. From the classic lemon to the nutty pistachio, Italian gelato can't be beaten when it comes to its spectacularly rich and fresh taste. 
Traditional Ajvar in Macedonia
Ajvar
Stemming from the need to use up as many red peppers as possible from the annual harvest, ajvar is a savoury relish from the Balkan region of Europe. Usually paired with cheese, pickles, yoghurt, or bread, this colourful condiment is a must-try in Serbia, Croatia, and Macedonia. 

Why choose us

Real, authentic experiences

We love the highlights, but for us, the real magic is found off the tourist trails. Our trips combine iconic sites with hidden gems that you’ll only discover with Intrepid. We’re talking mornings exploring the Taj Mahal, followed by a Mughlai cooking class with a passionate home cook.

Local expertise

Whether you’re perusing markets, hunting down the best street food bites or learning how to cook centuries-old family recipes at a homestay, there’s no better way to get the inside scoop on a destination – and its culinary traditions – than with an expert local leader by your side.

Small groups

Big coaches and flag-toting tour guides don’t cut it for us. With a maximum group size of 12, our groups blend in with the locals and have plenty of opportunities to interact with chefs, street food vendors and group leaders. It also means you can really connect with your fellow foodies.

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Croatia Real Food Adventure

Jennifer · Traveled September 2024
Croatia is awesome to visit. It has gorgeous views, breathtaking scenery, lovely food, wine and olives, and nice people! The tour included comfortable and clean accommodation. Our guide gave us an orientation walk around the old city of Dubrovnik so we could buy our pass the next day and explore without getting lost. The tour leader shared amazing stories and insights as we travelled. It was an amazing trip.
Review submitted 21 Sep 2024

Italy Real Food Adventure

Meena · Traveled September 2024
Our tour was amazing and our guide Sebastian really made it a memorable experience. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and kindness made learning about food and wine in Italy a very special and enjoyable experience. He selected amazing restaurants for us to try, and I would recommend this trip to family and friends.
Review submitted 22 Sep 2024

Portugal Real Food Adventure, featuring Galicia

Ellen · Traveled September 2024
This was a wonderfully well organised trip with an exceptionally good group leader (Monica). The mini bus driver Armando was really good, a safe driver, helpful with loading and unloading cases. Both Monica & Armando went above and beyond. Monica the group leader had wonderful communication skills and was very knowledgeable about the area, with lots of hints & tips. Daily communication on WhatsApp was super. I loved the visit to the winery, dining outside overlooking the vineyards was amazing, great food, delicious wine and a location that was beautiful. Also the winery tour was far more interesting than previous tours of this nature. The walking tour in Porto was fabulous. Overall, a most enjoyable holiday and a great way to see and experience Portugal.
Review submitted 19 Sep 2024

Ljubljana to Split Real Food Adventure

Jennifer · Traveled September 2024
Intrepid has done it again! This lovely trip includes medieval sites, comfortable and interesting accommodation and a tour leader who provides cultural information, history and insights. Our leader made sure we knew where we were going each day and organised lovely food and wine! If you want an interesting holiday, this is wonderful! Note: Be careful to pack extremely lightly as the cobblestones kill wheels and hard suitcases. Rember - happy tourists carries a light pack!
Review submitted 21 Sep 2024

Slovenia & Croatia Real Food Adventure

Laura · Traveled September 2024
This was truly a life-changing trip - from the varied local cultural experiences (food and wine, anyone!?), stunning natural wonders and historic places. These are definitely places to be treasured! We felt well taken care of by Intrepid and our guide from start to finish. We may have started as strangers, but we left as friends. Highly recommend this itinerary!
Review submitted 21 Sep 2024
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