Best Food & Drink Trips Worldwide — Our Top 15

1.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82Our pick

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley for two guided wine visits, Port and olive oil tastings, a traditional lunch with wine, scenic stops, and a one-hour cruise from Pinhão. Guides such as Igor, Miguel, and Ricardo bring plenty of energy, though high water can sometimes cancel the boat trip.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our Porto trip. Only negative was the air con was Leaking on the bus and we got dripped on- luckily that didn’t spoil the trip tho 😄”

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2.Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,231 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

Cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais beneath Paris bridges and past the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and Musée d’Orsay. Use the multilingual audio guide, then walk to Trocadéro for a freshly made crêpe with an Eiffel Tower view. Your ticket remains valid for one month.

“Large capacity fit on the boat. Inside or outside depending on preference. Crepes were yum too! Super service”

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3.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,573 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, a three-deck Bangkok dinner boat with Thai and international buffet dishes, unlimited beer, live music, Thai dance, and cabaret. Choose a departure from Asiatique or ICONSIAM, then watch Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge glow beside the river.

“Good value for money cruise with good food, beer on tap and lively entertainment”

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4.Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,642 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $169Top rated

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight, stopping at two family-run wine estates, a local restaurant, and the Douro River. Guides such as Miguel, Andreia, Jorge, and Filipe add local stories, while the boat ride gives you a different view of the vineyard-covered hills.

“The drive into Douro had a bit more traffic than expected in Porto which put us about 30 minutes behind but our driver did all he could without driving aggressively. He was very knowledgeable about the entire area. The boat ride was one of the most unique views of any trip. The grape leaves changing fall colors were absolutely stunning, along with the history of the area. There was more port and food than could be eatten! The drive in to Douro was also a bit mountainous bit the drive back pretty straight shot.”

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5.Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,714 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $76

Spend 9.5 to 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, Nuno, and Manuela. Visit two wine estates, taste port and regional wines, enjoy lunch, and cruise from Pinhão along the Douro. Transport, tastings, and lunch are included.

“The trip was amazing! The tour guide was very helpful and kept things very lively. The transportation was also very smooth and quick. Definitely will recommend this trip to my friends!”

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6.Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,697 reviews · 1 hour · from $22Best value

Take a one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower, viewing Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and illuminated bridges from a glass cabin or open deck. The ticket also includes one sugar or chocolate waffle at Les Terrasses du Trocadéro, with flexible cruise timing and audio in multiple languages.

“Although the water “looked” choppy, it was a smooth cruise. Lights of the area, and Eiffel Tower made beautiful photographic memories for our family”

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7.Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,645 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Porto into the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, Lucas, and Manuela. Expect two Port tastings, a Portuguese lunch, a one-hour river cruise, scenic viewpoints, winding roads, and a group of up to 40 people.

“Everything was super nice, especially our tour guide and chauffeur Ricardo and Marcus! Thank you so much!!”

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8.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Spend 13 hours exploring Chambord and Chenonceau with an English-speaking guide such as Dee, Jasmina, or James. Travel by comfortable coach, tour both castles independently, pause for lunch in Blois, and finish with a complimentary Loire wine tasting.

“It was a great experience from start to finish. Our guides Emma and Jamina were amazing and super sweet and great storytellers! Overall a super experience!”

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9.Douro River Boat Cruise with Port Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,627 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Cruise from Marina do Freixo toward Foz do Douro in a small boat, passing Porto’s bridges and Ribeira while tasting three wines with snacks. Guides such as Maria, Duarte, Ricardo, and Alfonso share local stories in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Sunset departures are especially appealing.

“Our guides were lovely and we had a great time. The wine was excellent and they provided different snacks with each. Also one of the guides took pictures of our group and shared with us a great list of recommended places in Porto.”

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10.Douro Valley & Amarante Wine, Food & River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,411 reviews · 7 hours · from $92

Travel from Porto in a small luxury van with guides such as Catarina, Carlos, Manuel, or Victor. Visit a Douro quinta, taste Port, cruise from Pinhão with tapas and sparkling wine, then explore Amarante and sample its famous São Gonçalo pastry.

“Caterina was the best guide you could wish for. She kept us entertained and happy all the way despite the rainy weather! The sparkling wine on the boat trip literally kept flowing along with good snacks.The winery was a beautiful spot and I can only say excellent .Very relaxed and informative, Amarante was a real bonus . Day went overtime but that was fine by us .”

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11.Premium Douro Valley Small-Group Tour, Wine Tasting, Lunch & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,365 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley in a small group with guides such as Alex, Sara, Sergio, or Miguel. Visit two wine estates, taste Port, table wine, olive oil, and honey, enjoy lunch in Pinhão, and cruise the Douro River for an hour.

“There was some miscommunication about the pick up point. Otherwise our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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12.Pinhão: Douro River Solar Boat Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 793 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

From Pinhão, you’ll spend an hour aboard a quiet solar boat with a guide such as Maria, João, or David. Expect vineyard views toward Romaneira, two Adega de Favaios wines, local grape juice for non-drinkers, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“The boat ride was lovely and leisurely. Our ride wasn’t very full which made it easier to maneuver around the boat to take photos and get to know the other passengers. Our guide and driver were very kind and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour over other larger boats if you’d like to be able to ask questions and tailor your experience a bit better. Also, it is 100% solar powered so better for the environment. It’s a win win in our book! Of note, we had a 2 year old with us and they were so sweet and kind with him and gave him delicious grape juice instead…”

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13.Paris Seine River Champagne Tasting Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 652 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Join O Chateau at 6:30 pm near the Eiffel Tower for a 75-minute Seine cruise with three Champagne tastings and live commentary. A sommelier explains the wines as Paris landmarks pass by, including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Grand Palais. Upgrade for one premier-cru bottle per booking.

“Champagne tasting was amazing! Out guide was super nice and funny! She even gave us some history on France along the way!! The views of the Eiffel tower were breathtaking and Marie was exceptional!”

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14.Private tasting in the Douro (1 to 7 people) on a yacht for yourself

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Board a private yacht at Marina do Freixo for a two-hour Douro cruise with a welcome drink, local wine, Port, cheese, meats, and homemade jam. Guides such as Paulo, Christina, Daniel, and Luca share city stories as you pass Porto’s bridges, Gaia’s cellars, Foz, and the Atlantic coast.

“Great boat ride! Nicer and bigger than we expected! Great wine and charcuterie board! Did the 530 so watched the sun set, which was beautiful! Would highly recommend Paolo and company. Both were very informative and made sure we were well taken care of!”

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15.Douro Valley Cruise Porto to Pinhão: Breakfast, Lunch and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend a full day traveling from Porto to Pinhão by boat, passing three major Douro dams and terraced vineyards. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, onboard toilets, and a winery visit are included. The return to Porto is by bus, making this a scenic but very long day.

“For the most part the trip was enjoyable. The service and crew were excellent. They constantly checked the toilets and replenished paper and toilet rolls. Very important. Our young guide was so calm and pleasant which wasn't easy as she had approx 500 people to manage/5 bus loads.”

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