Food is one of the most important parts of a vacation, whether you're a "foodie" or not. Here is a list of 15 can't-miss foodie tours in the Best Foodie Cities in the USA to make sure you're getting the most from your next getaway meal-wise.
Consider these gourmand-approved excursions when visiting America’s top culinary spots.
Often referred to as a melting pot of cultures, America boasts an eclectic mix of residents. It’s hardly surprising, then, that its dining scene is just as diverse. From hearty deep-dish pizza in Chicago to award-winning farm-to-table fare in Napa Valley, destinations across the country attract visitors with their world-renowned dishes and cuisines. To help you sample the best of the best while on vacation, U.S. News compiled a list of 15 can’t-miss foodie tours in the Best Foodie Cities in the USA. Read on to learn more about each experience.
Savannah Taste Experience: Savannah, Georgia
Savannah embodies Southern charm in everything from its oak tree-lined streets to its top-notch cuisine. For an overview of the city’s Southern specialties, sign up for Savannah Taste Experience’s First Squares Food Tour. Available daily, the tour gives Savannah visitors the chance to try local staples like she crab soup and shrimp and grits, plus a few surprising finds, such as British meat pies and pork belly doughnut sliders. The three-hour walking tour, which includes tastings at six eateries and shops, costs $53.95 per adult and $40.95 for children 11 and younger.
Sonoma Food Tour: Sonoma, California
Though often overshadowed by Napa Valley, Sonoma‘s culinary scene is just as impressive thanks to its plethora of specialty food stores, farm-to-table eateries and tasting rooms. To help you navigate the town’s epicurean landscape, opt for a three-hour guided walk with a Sonoma Food Tour local expert. The Original Food, Wine & History Tour combines regional history, architecture and culture with food and wine tastings from popular locales like Vella Cheese Company and Wine Country Chocolates. It departs from Sonoma Plaza at 11 a.m. daily and costs $92.
