Top Middle East & Africa Food Tours

Eat like a local and deepen your understanding of Morocco's cuisine in ways impossible by yourself on this small-group food tour, capped at 12 guests. Join a guide with insider culinary knowledge and visit around 10 food spots hidden in the medina around Jemaa el-Fna to sample delicious pastries, olives and other specialities that many visitors miss. Learn about local food culture on route and finish with a delicious 3-course Moroccan dinner, with various menu options, at a rooftop restaurant.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you're able to taste as much wine as you like without worrying about driving. Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cape Town hotels makes this an easy door-to-door option.

Sit down to a three-course dinner in the desert with this private dining package for couples, families, or groups. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or riad, a three-course dinner, and free bottled water. You'll have your choice of dining under the stars or in a protective tent.

Start with a picked up from your Marrakech hotel in a private transport and and drive for 30 minutes towards Agafay Desert for a unique Dinner & Camel ride on sunset at the magical Desert Agafay Marrakech, a stop is made in Agafay Dunes to take tea, than 30 minutes camel ride up dunes to enjoy watching the sunset, after the sunset we ride camel back to the car to drive for 10 minutes to the camp for a magical gourmet 3-course dinner, and will be served under stars with music around a bonfire making the real desert atmosphere. After a special evening, you will be transferred back to your accommodation in Marrakesh.

Sample the culinary delights of Cape Town's diverse food scene with this guided food-themed tour. A private tour means direct access to your guide for questions along the way, and it's the perfect way to avoid the crowds. During the tour, try ten food samples that locals love—including both sweet and savory delights. Potential tastings include local specialties such as koeksister and biltong.

Combine wine tastings, cheese tastings, and a cellar visit on this action-packed half-day tour of Stellenbosch. Save time figuring out public transport schedules by having round-trip transport from Cape Town included. It’ll be the ultimate day of convenience as wine tastings are included. Venture into Cape Winelands and visit two wine farms for wine and cheese tastings.

Take your taste buds on a journey around Dubai’s multicultural cuisine on this private food tour. Learn about the city’s historical culinary influences while exploring souks and traditional eateries, and enjoy up to eight food stops to try local specialties and goodies. Sample fresh prawns cooked in spices, dig into a camel burger and savor saffron ice cream, lemon mint juice, stuffed vine leaves, traditional coffee, and more.

So many visitors to Cairo experience nothing more of Egyptian food than tedious mixed grills and heavy international buffets. Discover the real Egypt with a local foodie guide on a private food tour of Cairo. Over a series of tastings at authentic Egyptian eateries, try three or four different dishes then enjoy some Egyptian tea. If you like, follow with the classic hookah water pipe.

Skip the self-drive dangers and relax with a designated driver at the wheel as you check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one delicious wine tasting on this action-packed tour. Immerse in the Bekaa Valley’s rich history as you explore the Roman ruins of Baalbek and the 8th-century Islamic city of Anjar with local experts. After a restaurant lunch, discover the Chateau Ksara winery and savor Lebanese wines.

Spend the day exploring the 3 top wine regions of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. This day tour to the Cape Winelands – which includes a wine and chocolate pairing with cellar tour, an Urban Wine tasting in Franschhoek as well as an afternoon wine tasting and cheese pairing after enjoying a guided walk in the town of Stellenbosch – a must-do for visitors and locals alike.

Always trust a local when it comes to food recommendations and this street food tour of Port Louis is packed with tips. Join this small-group walking tour with a maximum of six participants and get acquainted with Port Louis' top food vendors. A guide will share details about the island's history, culture, and culinary traditions. Try Mauritian-style roti, freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, and more.

The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.

Raise a glass to an incredible day of wine, food, scenery, and history during this small-group, excursion to the Cape Winelands. Explore the unique wineries and stunning landscape of this region just north of Cape Town, stopping at wineries for tastings accompanied by local meats like biltong (dried meat) and cheeses. In between tastings, discover the historic cities of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek and see Drakenstein, the prison that once held South African leader Nelson Mandela. A guide, plus round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Colorful piles of fresh fruits, pastries, and spices line the aisles at Carmel Market (Shuk Ha’Carmel), drawing everyone from Tel Aviv shoppers to hungry travelers. Between Hebrew signs and unfamiliar foods, though, it’s easy to miss the market’s most authentic flavors: Visit Carmel Market with a guide to taste your way through local stalls and Israeli delicacies, getting the back story on each thing you try.

Exploring Tel Aviv's Carmel Market is more rewarding in the company of a local who can introduce you to its variety of culinary riches, colorful spices, and intriguing characters. This small-group tour will introduce you to the flavors and scents of the market, as well as the timeless stories of the market's history.

Pickup at 18:00 from Marrakech and after thirty minutes drive you will get to Desert Agafay your first destination where you will be dressed up in Saharian outfit and experience 30 minutes camel ride in Agafay desert and take your free time to make pictures before you continue to the camp for a welcoming cup of tea then enjoy the sunset transforming the colors of the rocky dunes. Dinner will be served under stars with music around a bonfire making the real desert atmosphere! After dinner the driver will take you back to your accommodation in Marrakech.

Eat your way through Cairo with this private tour, led by a professional guide. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to visit spots that locals love. You’ll try out a range of quintessentially Egyptian dishes as you learn about Egyptian history, culture, and culinary traditions.

Experience the beauty and the excitement of one of Africa's most stunning destinations on this Zambezi River dinner cruise. Get an up close look at iconic Victoria Falls and enjoy Zambezi-style cuisine as you float along this popular river. Enjoy world-class service and meals prepared by an executive chef while you relax in Zambia's natural landscape.

Explore the tastes of Morocco on this approximately three hour guided tour that will let you sample all sorts of the tastes of Marrakech. You’ll wander through the medina with your guide and small group, tasting olives, dates, and much more. You’ll visit several food stalls and also be treated to kofta in the Djemaa el Fna market at the end. You’ll be nice and full by the end of this tour.

Escape the tourist trail and explore Casablanca through the city’s thriving street food scene on this food-lover’s tasting tour. Follow your guide through the historic Habbous neighborhood—home to traditional bakers and busy spice and olive markets. Rub shoulders with the locals among the bustling stalls, and enjoy over 10 tastings at more than six stops. Along the way, learn the role food plays in Moroccan culture and society.

Get off the tourist track and enjoy an insider’s introduction to Israel’s thriving food scene during this private Tel Aviv tasting tour. Enjoy ten different sweet and savory snacks and beverages, from hummus joints favored by locals to hand-crafted malabi. Vegetarian alternatives can be provided, and small-group tour options are also available.

Learn about, and sample, Moroccan cuisine while you explore the streets of Marrakech, with this private guided street food tour. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you out on the town, where you'll walk around, sampling anywhere from five to eight dishes local dishes along the way.

This fun walking tour covers the fascinating history of Fordsburg and surrounds. The tour meets up at the City Lodge Hotel in Newtown, from where we take a gentle walk to Fordsburg, covering some beautiful street and public art along the way. The focus is on street food, and we eat from Indian, Bangladeshi, Syrian, African and Pakistani traders – best to come hungry! You will discover all the hidden secrets, meet the traders and lovely people of Fordsburg, and do plenty of shopping! The tour is suitable for vegetarians and people unable to eat spicy food, but not for vegan or lactose intolerant eaters. Please note duration depends on group size and mobility, how much you shop etc. Tour lasts between 3,5 to 4 hours.

The Tel Aviv tour is a unique combination of activities for a day filled with art, history, culture, and food exploring Tel Aviv by foot on a comprehensive walking architecture, food and street art tour. When possible, we have collaborated directly with the local street artists to promote accurate information and support of their work. After the tour we will provide information of artists whose work has been seen on the tour providing social media information and where possible, opportunities to purchase work directly from the artists.