The Coffee Shortlist: 15 Food and Coffee Experiences Worldwide

1.Vienna for Food Lovers: Cafés, Markets & Austrian Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,063 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

Spend six hours tasting Vienna with a small English-speaking group and guides such as Christoph, Maria, Patrick, or Verena. Visit coffeehouses, Brunnenmarkt, bakeries, restaurants, and a Würstelstand while learning to use the city’s public transport. Expect generous portions, historic sights, and a very full stomach.

“Tour was lovely. Christoph was amazing - he has a great humor . Food was excellant. Had a taste of everything Vienna has to offer. Better not make a reservation for that night after the toor as you might not be hungry. Special thank you for the tip of Altes AKH christmas market. It was just what I expected and more. Small and Less crowded. Good Food. Good punch . Frank Sinatra in the background and snow.”

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2.Vietnamese Street Food Tour with Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 315 reviews · 3 hours · from $24Best value

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Phoenix, Jelly, Alex, or Lisa. Try four to six local dishes, including banh mi, beef noodle salad, sticky rice ice cream, and egg coffee, while learning about Hanoi’s food, religion, history, and architecture. Small-group and private options are available.

“We had an incredible time on the walking food tour in Hanoi! Our guide, Phoenix, was exceptional—very knowledgeable and friendly. She communicated with us well before the tour, ensuring we had clear instructions on the meeting point, which made everything hassle-free. The food itinerary was well-curated, offering a great variety of Hanoi’s best dishes. We especially appreciated the small group size, as it allowed for easy interaction with other participants and a more personal experience. Phoenix led us to some amazing food spots that we likely wouldn’t have found on our own. If you’re looking to explore Hanoi’s vibrant food scene with a fantastic guide, this tour is a must-try!…”

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3.Hungry in Vienna? A Food Lover’s Coffee & Market Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 276 reviews · 6 hours · from $136

Spend six hours tasting Vienna with an English-speaking local guide such as Maria, Peter, Christoph, or Wolfgang. Start with coffee and strudel, visit Naschmarkt and a neighborhood market, enjoy lunch with beer or wine, and finish with Viennese street food. Expect about 2 km of easy walking plus public transport.

“Wolfi was incredible, we had the best time learning about the city, the culture and the wonderful food and drink of Vienna. we were made to feel welcome and excited people say this too often but this truly is a MUST DO activity when visiting Vienna couldn't recommend it more !!”

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4.Private Walking Tour, Food Tasting and Bosnian Coffee in Sarajevo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Spend about 2.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Emina or Lamija, walking Sarajevo’s old center, tasting traditional food, visiting key religious and historic sites, and learning the proper way to drink Bosnian coffee in a former caravanserai.

“We did this food tour for our first day in Sarajevo - and we were lucky to have Emina as our guide - she was great! She took us around, explained the history in an easy to understand way, and gave great tips and recommendations on what to see/do in Bosnia for later. The highlight of the tour was sampling the delicious Bosnian food ! Hvala Emina!”

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5.Rome Pantheon: Award Winning Gelato Tiramisu & Espresso Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet near the Pantheon for a two-hour food walk led by an English-speaking guide such as Giulia, Lisa, Valeria, or Ilaria. Taste espresso at Tazza d’Oro and Sant’Eustachio, Roman coffee granita, moka coffee, artisan gelato, and tiramisu, with practical tips for finding quality treats during your stay.

“Ilaria was a fantastic tour guide! She was fun, informative and very personable. We had such a nice time enjoying the delicious tastings and all the fun little neighborhoods. And the Grinsta!! Mama Mia!!”

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6.Vienna Eats: Private Foodie Walk with Coffee & Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $234

Spend about six hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Peter, Christoph, Wolfgang, Patrick, or Verena, eating your way from historic cafés to working-class markets. Expect coffee, strudel, Austrian lunch, goulash or sausages, chocolate, local drinks, and plenty of walking, with public transport used along the route.

“This was a great food tour with Verena! She took us to some great places in Vienna and we sampled food while she told us stories about the food, the restaurants, and Vienna. She picked interesting places like Cafe Korb, owned by Susanne Widl, where she made sure we checked out the bathroom doors downstairs. Farmers markets are always interesting to check out in a new city or country and she took us to one where she said all the locals shop and I was shocked how cheap things were there. All the food was good, there was even ice cream swimming in vodka (at 11 in the morning! :-)…”

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8.Ethiopian Culinary Tour – Market, Food, Coffee Ceremony & more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $85

Spend five to six hours exploring Addis Ababa’s produce and spice markets, making injera with local women, eating at historic Taitu Hotel, tasting Tomoca coffee, and joining a full coffee ceremony in Sululta. Pickup, transport, lunch, an English-speaking guide, and honey-wine tasting are included. Guides such as Zerefa and Samuel are known for flexible city tours.

“Very nice experience! Emmanuel is a excellent guide! He was there on time and took me to the best spots in Addis!”

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9.Hanoi Jeep Night Street Foodie Tour, Train Street and Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $79

Spend 3.5 hours seeing Hanoi at night from an open-air Jeep, with stops for bun cha, pho cuon, banh mi, egg coffee, and other local dishes. You will pass the Opera House, French Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Train Street. Guides may include Tyson, Linh, Ping, or Quoc.

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10.3-Hours Morning Hanoi Foodie Tour & Mini Coffee Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $56

Start with hotel pickup, then walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a small group of no more than four. Taste pho, banh cuon, banh mi, spring rolls, papaya salad, and draught beer before learning to brew phin coffee and make egg cream. Guides such as Tom and Son are known for food knowledge, humor, and careful attention to dietary needs.

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11.Dublin Food and Drink Walking Tour and Jameson Irish Coffee Demo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend about three hours walking from Christchurch through Thomas Street and the Liberties, stopping for Irish dishes, cake, beer, and local drinks. Guides such as Noel, Martin, Richard, John, and Moira bring Dublin’s food and history to life before a hands-on Irish coffee demonstration at Jameson Distillery Bow St. The tour is in English and capped at 20 people.

“My daughter and I took part in this tour during my short stay in Dublin last weekend. Our Tour Guide Noel Quinn is very kind and enthusiastic. He told us a lot about the history of Dublin and Irland while we went to different sights and enjoyed Irish specialities. We learned so much and had a delightful time. We really appreciate it and many thanks to Noel.”

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12.HaNoi Foodie Tour – Mini Class Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $56

Spend about four hours tasting Hanoi food in the Old Quarter with a local guide, then learn Vietnamese coffee traditions and make coffee with a phin filter. The tour runs morning or evening, includes Old Quarter pickup, bottled water, alcoholic beverages, and a small group of no more than four people.

“Friendly & on time tour guy but tough english to understand. Food choices were ok, but I think is because it was Vietnam.”

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13.Hanoi Egg Coffee Class and Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $36

Spend about three hours tasting Hanoi street food, then make Vietnamese egg coffee at Cafe Minh near Ta Hien Beer Street. Guides such as Devin and David explain coffee customs and recipes, while the food walk includes spring rolls, mixed phở, bánh mì, and chè. Hotel pickup is offered in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

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14.Organic Coffee Tour and Local Food Experience in Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $45

Spend about three hours at a family farm in Ambureni village near Mount Meru. Pick coffee beans, learn the roasting and brewing process, sample homemade snacks and clay-pot dishes, and finish with coffee in a treehouse. Pickup can be arranged for an extra fee, and guide Cosmas has been praised for his warm, capable hosting.

“this was the best tour of any kind I have ever done. It was authentic and could not be any better. We went to his family's home near Mt. Meru and learned a lot about their tribe, coffee and its role in the economy.”

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15.Discover Hanoi’s Street Food by Night & Mini Class Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · from $50

Spend an evening in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide, tasting green papaya salad, spring rolls, pho, banh cuon, and banh mi. Then learn how to brew coffee with a phin filter and make egg cream for your own egg coffee. Groups are limited to four, with guides including Xiang, Anna, Grace, Ben, and Tony.

“Grace was fantastic! Really informative and the tour itself was great - good food options and got to see a lot of The Old Quarter. I would highly recommend.”

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