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Our pick of the 15 best food & drink tours in India: what you actually see, how long each one runs, and what you can expect to pay.
Private Old Delhi tour with tuk-tuk rides, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk street food, plus Red Fort and India Gate in 4 hours.
Most Popular“A great way to explore old Delhi in a more relaxed way, thanks to our driver Habib and our excellent guide Ankit.”
Jaipur’s heritage walk with street food tastings of samosa, kachori, sweets, and chai, plus artisan stops and old-town stories.
“This tour was incredible! Vivek took us all around the markets and we got the chance to try about 15 different food items at maybe 6 separate stops, which was much more than we expected and we were quite full by the end! All along the route he made a point to stop and share…”
Tuk-tuk through Old Agra for temple stops, spice-market smells, and street-food tastings, with hotel pickup and a live guide.
“Amir our guide was friendly and knowledgable. He took us for a memorable tour through alleys and backstreets of old Agra. The street food was tasty and plentiful and was more than enough for our dinner this evening. He was attentive, kept us safe in traffic and protective when approached by beggars. Our tuk tuk…”
Tuk-tuk through Old Delhi markets for spice browsing and street food, plus Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Red Fort and India Gate.
“Raam was an incredible guide, gave us amazing facts and insights into local sights! He was also great at taking photos of us and knowing where to go! Great itinerary and everything worked perfectly!”
A 4-hour Kolkata night food walk with 13+ Bengali tastings, local transport, and cultural stories from guide Avik for $40.
Jodhpur to Osian: camel safari, optional jeep dunes, temple stop, and homemade Marwari veg food, about 6 hours for $22.
“We joined a tour with Sumer, and it became one of the most meaningful experiences of our trip in Rajasthan. Even though we were a little late for the pickup in Jodhpur, Sumer was kind and flexible. On the way to Osian, he shared Indian snacks and told us about the area. Visiting the temple…”
Walk Jaipur’s Pink City with a local guide, taste 7+ street foods and clay-pot masala chai, and learn food stories in 2 hours.
“our guide took us to lots of places we wouldn't have found ourselves. all the food was delicious and caused no stomach problems. Our guide was in a bit of a hurry to return to a wedding, it could have been improved if there were more than just the two of us on the tour,…”
A 2–3 hour vegetarian street food and beach evening in Mumbai: Churchgate snacks, Girgaum chaat, local transport, and included bites.
“The tour was great. The guide Mr Maze was funny, charming and shared lots of local knowledge.”
Jodhpur street food tour with Nagendra: 2 hours, hotel pickup, 8+ tastings, clay-pot masala chai, lassi, pani puri, gulab jamun.
“guide was friendly and informative. we tried many different foods from the food stalls, which we never had the nerve to try. also had lassi and 2 chai. all in all a great tour”
Evening street food walk from KR Market to VV Puram by Metro, guided tastings of South Indian dosas and chaat for $38.
“We had an enjoyable evening exploring some of the Bengaluru’s highlights and finishing with extensive tour of a street food market. Would definitely recommend.”
A 2-hour Kochi street-food walk with vetted tastings, sweet-making stops, and chai in a clay pot with strong local context.
“Our guide Satish was wonderful. Walking around town with him was like being with a local celebrity. Everyone knew and liked him. We started at a local restaurant for tastes of 5-10 items. Then we walked around town. We tried numerous fruits and vegetables at a local produce market. Custard Apples were the best. We…”
Taste vegetarian Jaipur street food on a guided walk through old markets, with classic snacks, desserts, and culture in 2 hours.
Old Delhi in 3 hours: tried-and-tested street food, Asia’s largest spice market, Sikh kitchen, Jain temple, and rickshaw ride.
“On a tour of Delhi's Chandni Chowk market, JD skilfully weaved the story of the city with extensive knowledge. The tour touched on food and spices, but also delved into Indian religion, culture, and way of life. JD carefully selected the best food spots in the market, each specializing in a unique delicacy. He knows…”
Taste Agra’s street snacks on a 2-hour Sadar Bazar night walk by tuk-tuk, with an English/Hindi guide and hotel pickup included for $8.
“The tour was great. Imran our guide and Jugnu our driver showed us great locations and food throughout Agra. Would definitely recommend!”
3-hour Agra street food tour by private tuk-tuk and rickshaw. Try chaat gali classics, jalebi, petha, and a spice market health stop.
“Delicious food, awesome guide, great time. The communication for pick up was great and right on time. As we traveled, I was told information of the city, Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. And once at the food market I was told about all the different types of food and how they were made. I definitely…”
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