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Published: February 16th 2021
Italy and food have always been a perfect combination, both in the eyes of tourists and for the Italians themselves. In fact, food is a fundamental part of Italian culture and there are many typical dishes that vary from region to region, but also from city to city within the same region: from North to South, in fact, a dish can change in the space of a few tens of kilometres!
So, what is the best way to get to know traditional Italian dishes if not a food tour? In this article we discover together what they are and why to choose a food tour as an experience in Italy.
A food tour is the ideal experience for those who want to experience the city in an unusual, fun and social way, to get to know the culture of a city through its food.
Nothing to do with the classic historical and artistic tours, here everything revolves around food and local gastronomic tradition!
Most of the food tours are on foot:
In fact, it is very often a walk, together with a local food expert, during which you visit restaurants, delicatessens, shops or city markets really frequented by the inhabitants of the city and where you can taste the dishes of the local tradition and curiosities related to them.
The stages of the gastronomic tours vary according to the type, they can also include cooking classes or workshops.
There are street food gastronomic tours, especially in Southern Italy, tours with aperitifs in which you can also taste typical drinks or wines and finally also pastry tours, for sweet lovers.
Food tours are a balance between planning and authenticity. In fact, the venues are often booked in advance and this will allow you, among other things, to always find a table for you without waiting or queues!
It goes without saying that the common thread of all tours is food, but it's not just about that. Traditional dishes and recipes are the key to getting to know the culture and history of the city better through the eyes and stories of a local.
Having a local person available is certainly a positive aspect of a food tour because it allows participants to discover how everyday life takes place in the city and you can have the answers to all those questions and curiosities that come to mind when visiting a new one.
Taking part in a food tour is also a great way to meet people from all over the world and make friends. At the table, people all more relaxed and those who choose this type of experience are always open to conversation.
Finally, by participating in a food tour in Italy you are sure to finish the experience with a full stomach! Food is of vital importance in the beautiful country and that is why we recommend that you book a tour with Do Eat Better Experience, a leader in offering such experiences.
We recommend Do Eat Better because it is the leading Italian food tour company and thanks to its experience and the quality of the offer, it allows participants to enjoy a rich and authentic experience. The reviews of the participants in its tours are excellent and it is certainly a reliable company.
Do Eat Better promotes local dishes, specialties and traditional preparations through the eyes and palate of the locals.
They organize food tours in Italy in many places, not only in big cities like Rome, Milan or Venice, but also in smaller ones like Pisa, Cinque Terre and Verona and many others. To get an overview of the cities where Do Eat Better offers food tours and cooking classes, click here.
Two elements are important in their offer, in our opinion:
Small groups are formed, often a maximum of 10 people, in order to foster the relationship between the local expert and customers and allow participants to experience the experience more intimately. During their experience, you will feel like you are being accompanied around the city and its culinary delights by a local friend!
The dishes tasted during the tour are not just tastings, but real courses. A full stomach is more than guaranteed and the quality of the dishes is very high!
Finally, the walk through the streets of the city takes about 3 hours around lunch or dinner. This allows customers to organize other activities on the same day to get to know the city better, such as a visit to museums, palaces, churches, etc.
Have we made your mouth water? What are you waiting for? Book a food tour now and you won't regret it!
We are sure that you will agree with us in saying that choosing a food tour as an experience in Italy will be the best decision!
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