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Best Market and Wine Tastings Worldwide — Our Top 15

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Markets open early and close without warning. These 15 market and wine tastings are priced and timed so you can pick one in a couple of minutes and set an alarm for it.

Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More - Starting at Palazzo della Mercanzia
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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 a guide such as Claire, Federica, Caterina, Mattia, or Gabriela. Visit the Quadrilatero market, watch pasta made by hand, compare aged Parmigiano and Modena balsamic, sample local meats, wines, gelato, and a secret dish. The group is capped at 12 people.

“Come really hungry. The food is delicious and plentiful. Caterina is a great tour guide, friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. We learned so many things about Bologna's contribution to the culinary world.”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - The cooking lesson: what you actually learn
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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 at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier for a small-group class led by Sea Saffron hosts such as Daniel, Victor, Reyes, or Belen. Shop for ingredients at Central Market, cook paella step by step, and share tapas, wine, and lunch. Market entry depends on the day.

“Meaghan offered an informative , fun and upbeat experience for all. She provided historical in along the way in our trek to and through the Mercado Central and offered helpful input and guidance throughout the cooking class experience. She was attentive, informative, fun and not pushy or off-putting in any way. We had a group of 19 and she facilitated our connecting and enjoying the experience as a group. And, the vino y paella were delicious! Fantastic experience and highly recommend!”

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

Meet at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas Street for a 30-minute walk through Athens Central Market, then prepare tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita with a Greek home cook. Instructors such as Vasia, Thanassius, Adoniya, and Antonia bring humor and clear guidance to this social, hands-on class for up to 16 people.

“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 and the view over two rivers
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Tbilisi: Mtskheta Jvari Bazaar, Chronicles of Georgia & Wine

4.Tbilisi: Mtskheta Jvari Bazaar, Chronicles of Georgia & Wine

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Kura, Nick, Zuka, or Maria for a gentle five-hour outing from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta, and the Chronicles of Georgia. You will have free time for bazaars, local sweets, and optional wine tasting, plus transport in an air-conditioned minibus. Expect stories, music, photos, and a friendly group mood rather than a formal lecture.

“Kyra, Anna and Nick are very kind, friendly and well educated. They were always willing to provide any kind of information during the trip. The trip is so value for money.”

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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 your English-speaking cook at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas 36, then walk to Varvakios Agora to choose ingredients and meet local traders. Back in the studio, prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, portokalopita, and tzatziki before eating together with wine, soft drinks, and Greek liquor. Morning and afternoon classes are available.

“Amazing experience and they made my gluten free friend feel very comfortable”

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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option - What you might cook for lunch
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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

Spend about six hours with Le Foodist at 59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine. With chefs such as Frédéric, Luc, Luke, and Paolo, you’ll visit a Latin Quarter food market, taste French cheese, shop for ingredients, cook a three-course lunch, and pair it with red and white wine. The market visit is included only with the longer option.

“We had fun experience and learned a few new things about cooking. we loved learning the science of cooking and baking. Frederick was magnifique.”

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Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia - Mtskheta, Georgia’s former capital
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Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia

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

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

This five-hour group tour links Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta, a wine and sweet tasting, and the Chronicles of Georgia. Meet at Rose Revolution Square at 8:45 or 9:00 AM, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, and return there around 2:00 PM. Guides such as Freddy, Tanu, Toko, George, and Nika lead the trip in English.

“Good compact trip. Especially local guide Tanu (maybe misspelled) was very informative. I can recommend.”

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San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group) - Bretxa Market: a practical first taste
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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 tasting San Sebastián with a local guide such as Jon, Gabi, Gorka, Martin, or Daria. Visit Bretxa Market, learn about gastronomic societies, eat pintxos in four Old Town stops, and finish with dessert and Basque liqueur. The group is limited to nine, with reserved seating and nonalcoholic options.

“Couldn't have been better. Felt like I saw some local spots and no dish disappointed. Best decision I made for the visit.”

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Budapest Cooking Class & Market Tour with Local Guide & Wines - The Budapest-style venue
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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 guide at Central Market Hall for tastings, Hungarian food history, and ingredient shopping. Then walk to a Budapest-style kitchen to prepare dishes such as chicken paprikash, sausage lecsó, dumplings, and pudding. Guides may include Kinga, Mesi, Ben, Birdie, or Dominic. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available, with cross-contamination possible.

“The entire experience was an excellent way to spend an afternoon in Budapest, gaining insight into local food culture and customs. Our host, Kinga, was a delight. We traveled with someone with mobility challenges, so be aware, there’s about 30 minutes of walking through the market and then about 15 minutes to walk to the nearby apartment. Kinga was patient and we made it, but just want others to be aware. The elevator was broken in the Central Market during our visit, but the escalator worked and we took the wheelchair (empty) on the escalator (our companion was able to walk onto the escalator).”

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Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 14+ Tasters & Wines - Cold cuts, pickles, and the first drinks
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Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 14+ Tasters & Wines

10.Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 14+ Tasters & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 434 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about three hours tasting Hungarian favorites such as goulash, lángos, cold cuts, pickles, chimney cake, wine, beer, and pálinka. The 11:30 AM tour centers on Central Market Hall, while the 5:00 PM option skips the market for a more drink-focused evening. Guides include Sofia, Kinga, Ben, and Birdie.

“Sofia was fabulous. Learned a lot about traditional and the not so traditional foods available in Budapest. The history, the process and the culture around various tasty foods and drinks. Highly recommend for a fun-filled and delicious three hours!”

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Venice: Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour - Starting at San Giacomo di Rialto
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Venice: Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

11.Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews

Spend four hours walking from Rialto Market through Venice’s food lanes, stopping for cicchetti, regional wine, pastries, coffee, and tiramisu. An English-speaking guide such as Denis, Julia, or Anna leads the route, adding stories about Marco Polo, Casanova, churches, and Venetian coffee culture. Vegetarian options are available.

“Our guide was fantastic and it was only myself and my husband on the tour that day. We went to some fantastic spots in Venice and the food was outstanding. Finished with an amazing gelato! Highly recommend. Might want to ensure you don’t take this tour on a Sunday if you want to see the Rialto Market as it’s closed on Sundays. That was a bit of a disappointment for us. The description should have mentioned that so we knew prior to booking.”

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Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views - The menu: five Spanish classics in one sitting
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Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views

12.Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151

Start at Mercat de la Boqueria with a chef such as Juan, Sonia, Renata, or Yohannes, choosing fresh ingredients for a hands-on Spanish cooking class. Back in the modern kitchen, prepare paella, tortilla española, gazpacho, tomato bread, and crema catalana while wine flows. The four-hour class ends with a generous shared meal and recipe PDF.

“We had such a great time. We started at the market, which is amazing in itself. Learned about many of the items that you can purchase there. Then we started preparing the meal. We had really great tasting wine, guspacho, tomato bread, seafood paella and desert. We have never tasted and prepared so many delicious dishes. It was very enjoyable and highly recommended!”

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Budapest: Food Tour Market to Tavern: 14+ Tasters & Wines - Central Market Hall starts the daytime route
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Budapest: Food Tour Market to Tavern: 14+ Tasters & Wines

13.Budapest: Food Tour Market to Tavern: 14+ Tasters & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 375 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Join Foodapest for a three-hour, small-group walk through Budapest’s food scene. Taste goulash, lángos, cold cuts, pickles, chimney cake, desserts, wine, and pálinka while guides such as Birdie, Mesi, Emma, and Sofia explain Hungarian food and customs. Choose the 11:30 AM market tour or the 5:00 PM evening route.

“Excellent The guide was excellent. She told us all about the history of Hungarian food.”

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Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Campo Dei Fiori Market Food and Wine Tour - Campo de’ Fiori market and Norcia specialties
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Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Campo Dei Fiori Market Food and Wine Tour

14.Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Campo Dei Fiori Market Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Meet your English-speaking guide near Campo de' Fiori for a four-hour food and history walk through central Rome. Expect at least seven tastings, including cured meats, cheese, pizza, tiramisù, coffee, gelato, wine, beer, and soft drinks, with stops at Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain. Guides may include Maria, Andrea, Matteo, Fabrizia, or Francesca.

“Our guide, Francesca, was a “perfecto” with a good knowledge of Rome’s history. The food tour introduced us to so many wonderful flavors. It was a great experience.”

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Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice - Rialto Bridge and the city on foot
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Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice

15.Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Start near San Giacomo di Rialto at 10:45 a.m. for four hours of cicchetti, Italian wine, market browsing, and Venice history. Guides such as Denys, Dennis, Tone, and Julia are praised for personal tips and flexible food choices. Expect plenty of walking, seafood, and no vegan or gluten-free accommodations.

“We enjoyed trying new and local dishes. Our guide, Julius, shared history and background information on the food and restaurants. We visited parts of Venice we would not have seen on our own.”

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