Food Tours & Travel | Intrepid Travel GB

Uncover a world of authentic, mouth-watering food tours designed to suit any budget, appetite and time frame. By pairing the classic grassroots Intrepid travel style with a special food focus, our itineraries aim to really get you under the skin of the world's most exciting food cultures. It might be spoiling your tastebuds with flavour-filled curries in Sri Lanka, bottling your own wine in Spain, making soba noodles in a cooking class in Japan, or tucking into Buddhist fare on an overnight monastery stay in South Korea.

These are real-world experiences with a foodie twist: one part culture, one part adventure and three parts delicious. From bite-sized trips to gastronomic odysseys, we’ll get you munching, crunching, sipping and slurping just like the locals.

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Our Real Food Adventures

Sri Lanka Real Food Adventure

12 Days From 1233

Taste the true heart of Sri Lanka through its food. Go deep into a complex cuisine...

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Vietnam Real Food Adventure

12 Days From 1285

Travel the breadth of Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, experiencing tranquil...

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India Real Food Adventure

15 Days From 1215

Relish the sights and flavours of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai and Goa on this...

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Morocco Real Food Adventure

12 Days From 927

Feast your eyes and stomach on the treasures of Morocco’s souqs and villages, and...

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South Korea Real Food Adventure

8 Days From 1560

Get to know Korean cuisine beyond bibimbap snacking at market stalls, chowing into...

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Japan Real Food Adventure

12 Days From 3162

Travel from Tokyo through Kyoto to Kyoto, learning traditional recipes, seeing the...

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Mexico Real Food Adventure

9 Days From 982

Take a culinary journey through Mexico, tasting the flavours of Oaxaca, Puebla, Mexico...

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Portugal Real Food Adventure, featuring Galicia

8 Days From 1740

Delight your tastebuds with port and jamon on this whirlwind tour of Galicia and...

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Italy Real Food Adventure

8 Days From 1695

Explore the traditional delights of Italian cuisine while travelling through the...

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Thailand Real Food Adventure

8 Days From 865

This trip to Thailand is full of adventure, fun and flavour. Eat in popular Bangkok...

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Peru Real Food Adventure

10 Days From 1479

Indulge in mouth-watering cuisine and witness stunning sights on Intrepid's Real Food...

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Armenia & Georgia Real Food Adventure

10 Days From 1340

Taste your way across Armenia and Georgia on an unforgettable food adventure from...

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Northern Spain Real Food Adventure

10 Days From 1777

Taste your way from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela, through La Rioja and San...

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Cambodia Real Food Adventure

9 Days From 736

Munch your way through Cambodia on this mouth-watering food adventure from Phnom Penh...

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Greece Real Food Adventure

9 Days From 1715

Meet passionate cooks and producers on a food adventure in Greece, via amazing ancient...

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China Real Food Adventure

12 Days From 1566

Discover China and the tantalising sights, culture and food of Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an...

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India Vegan Food Adventure

8 Days From 760

Travel to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra on this next-level vegan food trip in India’s Golden...

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Turkey Real Food Adventure

10 Days From 954

Eat your way through tantalising Turkey on a Real Food Adventure! Visit markets in...

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Slovenia & Croatia Real Food Adventure

12 Days From 1849

Indulge in the tastes of Eastern Europe sampling regional, seasonal delicacies as you...

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The Balkans Real Food Adventure

12 Days From 1547

Explore the culinary delights of Croatia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro and Macedonia on...

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South India Real Food Adventure

12 Days From 1085

From spicy curries and fragrant biryanis to flaky pastries and the scent of coconuts,...

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Jordan Real Food Adventure

6 Days From 970

Get a taste of Jordan via Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum. See why this jewel of the Levant...

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Taiwan Real Food Adventure

9 Days From 1635

Taste the many flavours of Taiwan, from Taipei and Tainan to Yilan and beyond. This...

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Israel & the Palestinian Territories Real Food Adventure

9 Days From 1820

Discover the delectable dishes of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Savour...

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Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure

17 Days From 3465

Taste your way from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela, through La Rioja and San...

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South Italy Real Food Adventure

8 Days From 1575

Indulge your taste buds on a tour of southern Italy, visiting Rome, Avetrana, Matera,...

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Iran Real Food Adventure

10 Days From 1560

Taste the spices, meats and stews of Iran as you travel from Tehran to Shiraz. Sample...

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Peru Real Food Adventure, with Amazon Extension

14 Days From 2070

Indulge in mouth-watering cuisine and witness stunning sights on Intrepid's Real Food...

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Italian Odyssey Real Food Adventure

15 Days From 2980

Indulge your tastebuds on a tour of northern and southern Italy, from Venice to to...

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Vietnam & Cambodia Real Food Adventure

20 Days From 2240

Travel from Hanoi down and over to Siem Reap, seeing the landmark attractions,...

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Jordan, Israel & the Palestinian Territories Real Food Adventure

14 Days From 3250

Discover the delectable dishes of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Savour...

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Slovenia to Macedonia Real Food Adventure

23 Days From 3196

Explore the culinary delights of Slovenia, Croatia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro and...

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Italy Vegan Food Adventure

8 Days From 1740

Join Intrepid’s very first vegan-themed trip in Italy, from Venice to Rome via Bologna,...

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Russia Real Food Adventure

10 Days From 1301

Hit the markets in St Petersburg, forage for food in Suzdal, discover Tatar cuisine in...

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North & South India Real Food Adventure

26 Days From 2580

Relish the sights and flavours of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore,...

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FAQs

What food can I expect?

Expect to eat the local way. We didn’t call these trips ‘food adventures’ for nothing. Forget Michelin stars and 20-course degustations – our local leaders will help you get behind the scenes of a local food culture, track down the freshest street food, discover the most authentic local restaurants and reveal the traditions and techniques that make these destinations so deliciously mouth-watering. From lining up with locals for fresh tortillas in a Mexican market to hopping between Logrono’s thriving tapas bars, they’ll show you local food from the perspective of those who eat it every day.

How does a Food Adventure differ to a regular Intrepid trip?

All of our food trips have been designed with one thing in mind – experiencing the best local food on the planet. But we all know that there’s much more to food than just eating it – so whether it’s browsing markets for fresh produce, sizzling up a storm in a cooking class or meeting a local street-food legend, we’ve stuffed your plate to the brim. And once you’ve devoured all the local food you can handle, we’ve made sure our Food Adventures are rolled up into a burrito with the lot so you won’t miss out on the iconic sights and authentic cultural experiences that are found on all our Intrepid trips.

Is there any freedom & flexibility in the itineraries?

Like all Intrepid itineraries, we’ve made sure our food trips provide free time between activities, allowing you to digest a destination either with your group or on your own. You might spend the morning exploring a buzzing local market with your guide and cooking a delicious local dish with your group before heading off on your own to wander the marbled halls of a museum or cycling through ancient alleys. We’ve also left plenty of mealtimes free of organised activities, which gives you the flexibility to ‘get your gourmet on’ at a fine dining restaurant or simply seek out your own ‘real food’ adventure. Needless to say, your leader will be there every step of the way with suggestions and recommendations.

What transport is used?

Sometimes, the best way to eat like a local is to travel like one too. That could mean jumping on a boat to discover the flavours of the Mekong Delta, riding the Tokyo subway to a sake bar or rattling along in a rickshaw in pursuit of Agra’s finest chaats. We love to use local transport because it gives us a chance to experience everyday local life from a new perspective.

What is the accommodation like?

Whether you’re spending the night in an ancient fortress or in the home of a local family, most of our trips include a memorable overnight stay that is designed to make your trip extra memorable. When we do choose to use hotels, all of our accommodation options are in our Original style, which means a mix of 2-3 star establishments that are safe, clean and comfortable.

How do Food Adventures benefit local communities?

It goes without saying that by eating in local restaurants, buying things from street-side sellers and using local guides, our trips help support local economies. But that’s just the start of it. Many of our itineraries incorporate visits to community projects and we offer carbon offsetting on all of our food trips. Above all, we are committed to a style of travel that is culturally, environmentally and socially responsible.