Top Europe Dining Experiences

Explore Marseille's food scene like a local on this small-group, lunchtime walking tour through its old town. Follow your guide to artisan food shops and local eateries to try traditional dishes, including panisses, aioli, calissons, and more. Enjoy enough samples to make up a full meal as you learn about Marseille's culinary culture.

Learn the art of authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Florence’s historic center. Guided step by step by expert chefs, you’ll learn how to make fresh, homemade pasta and classic tiramisu. Enjoy a complete cultural and culinary experience as you create your own dishes, sip excellent wine, and share an unforgettable meal at a historic restaurant—taking home cherished memories and new culinary skills.

Immerse yourself in the romance of medieval times with a dining experience in Prague. Leave the modern world behind and step into a candle-lit tavern. Kick off the evening with beer or wine. Sit down to three or five generous courses of medieval-style food (various menus suit different dietary requirements) in a communal, historically inspired tavern-like setting. Be entertained by talented jugglers, belly dancers, and swordsmen.

London's landmarks are spread along the Thames, and pairing dinner with sightseeing usually means choosing between the two and getting caught between them. Do both from the water instead, cruising past the lit-up city over a 3-course dinner as the sights pass by. A glass of sparkling wine on boarding starts the evening, with music and dancing to follow once you've eaten.

Experience the magic of Istanbul on a Bosphorus dinner cruise, featuring stunning views of landmarks like the Maiden's Tower, Galata Tower, and Bosphorus Bridges. Enjoy a delicious multi-course meal with options like mixed grill or vegetarian dishes, paired with live entertainment including Turkish folk dances, belly dancing, and a DJ performance. With private VIP tables and optional hotel transfers, this unforgettable evening blends culture, cuisine, and breathtaking scenery.

Get away from the busy mainland on a half-day cruise along Ponta da Piedade. Take in views of the rugged coastline as you sail the Atlantic, before dropping anchor and diving in for a swim. Enjoy a Portuguese lunch on board paired with beer, wine, or soft drinks, as well as an opportunity to intimately explore hidden grottoes and rock formations on a smaller vessel, with live commentary provided.

Glide down the River Seine while enjoying a gourmet 3-course lunch aboard a Paris river cruise. Soak up views of riverside attractions including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and Musée d'Orsay as you dine on seasonal selections from an à la carte menu, accompanied by wine. Enjoy a glass of aperitif and a refined dining experience on a modern glass-canopy boat.

Experience food, music, and beautiful views on a leisurely dinner cruise down Prague’s Vltava River. After your complimentary welcome drink, enjoy an open buffet of both Czech and international cuisine. Relax as live music accompanies your dinner. The cruise offers unobstructed views of the city’s illuminated attractions, which you can appreciate from inside or on the outside deck. Ideal as a standalone activity or the start of a night out.

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

Cooking classes in Rome can vary when it comes to the participation element, but this one is fully hands-on for an immersive experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, prepare multiple dishes—fresh fettuccine, ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu—entirely from scratch. Conclude with a sit-down meal of the dishes created during the session, with wine and limoncello to wash it all down.

Learn to create classic dishes of the Lombardy region with a small-group cooking class in Lake Como. A member of the acclaimed Cesarine network of chefs will welcome you into their home for a lesson in Milanese-style cuisine as you help prepare a 3-course menu featuring northern Italian favorites such as a seasonal starter, various kinds of fresh pasta, and a local dessert such as a *torta miascia*, *cutizza* pancake, or tiramisu. When the cooking’s done, sit down with your host and small group to enjoy the homemade meal with wine.

Cruise the Bosphorus and savor a delightful Turkish dinner surrounded by stunning views of Istanbul's iconic landmarks, such as the Maiden's Tower and Galata Tower. This 3-hour dinner cruise offers a rich menu featuring mixed grill, grilled fish, and vegetarian options, complemented by live entertainment, including traditional Turkish folk dances and belly dancing. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere on board the luxurious Mega Lüfer yacht, where you can relax with unlimited soft drinks or opt for a local alcoholic drinks package. Perfect for couples and groups looking for a unique dining experience in Istanbul. - Enjoy a 3-hour dinner cruise with picturesque views of Istanbul - Indulge in a multi-course Turkish dinner with various options - Experience live entertainment including folk dances and DJ performances

Brush up on your cookery skills with this pizza- and tiramisu-making class in Naples. Learn how to make Italy's most famous dish in the city where it was created. In just a couple of hours, make a delicious tiramisu and pizza dough from scratch and discover what ingredients make an authentic margarita pizza. When it's time to eat, indulge in Italian appetizers before trying out your own, handmade pizza.

Learn to make real Greek food and enjoy dinner with a view on this small-group cooking class in Athens. Head to a much-loved eatery in vibrant Monastiraki and learn how to make traditional Greek dishes, from tzatziki to spinach pie, with hands-on guidance from an experienced chef. Then, when the food is ready, head up to the roof to enjoy the fruits of your labor with views over the Acropolis.

This immersive chocolate-making experience is ideal for traveling families or groups, or for rainy days. Create a unique souvenir by making your own Scottish-themed chocolate before heading to the tasting room to sample a wide selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolatiers, including haggis chocolate, chili chocolate, gin chocolate, and many more. Snacks are also included to complement your tasting experience.

Make romantic memories in Salzburg with a dinner-and-concert experience at Hohensalzburg Fortress. The experience is popular in Salzburg, and tickets book quickly. After securing your preferred date online and in-advance, simply make your way by funicular to the 900-year-old fortress for a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes, and enjoy a recital of Mozart’s famous works, performed by the Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. VIP upgrade options are also available.

Take a break from sightseeing in Florence, and spend some time inside cooling off from the daytime heat, with this gelato and pizza cookery class. Under the guidance of a chef, learn how to make these Italian dishes whilst getting insight into the country's culinary traditions along the way. Feast on what you have made after the class has wrapped up and celebrate with unlimited wine and soft drinks.

Finding space at popular local restaurants in Rome in the evening can be difficult. This small-group food tour explores Trastevere and includes priority access to notable venues. Walk between tastings with your guide as you sample DOC prosecco, street food, classic pasta dishes, and more. Along the way, receive insider tips on where and how locals eat, making it easier to navigate Rome’s dining scene during the rest of your stay.

Foodies will love the opportunity to taste Seville’s finest cuisine on this tapas crawl tour. Don’t waste time searching for the best food or getting drawn into tourist traps. Your local guide knows exactly where to take you for the best traditional bites without the typical tourist crowds. Visit multiple atmospheric venues to sample a variety of dishes—a great start to a night out in Seville.

Sicily is known for its heavenly cooking, but it is next to impossible to track down recipes and recreate your favorite dishes without guidance from an expert. On this small-group cooking workshop, learn how to select seasonal ingredients during a visit to a local market. Then, get hands-on instruction in preparing Sicilian specialties such as caponata, fresh pasta, Messina fish rolls and more before sitting down to enjoy your meal.

Prepare your senses on this Lisbon Food Walking Tour! Taste and olfaction are the only requirements to enjoy this authentic small-group experience! As your belly goes from rumbling to full, learn all about the origins of Portuguese gastronomy! Discover Lisbon's most traditional taverns and restaurants with local Portuguese guides with years of expertise!

Spend the day exploring Portugal’s famed Douro Valley on this guided excursion. Enjoy experiences that include touring the valley in a comfortable vehicle, enjoying a cruise on the Douro River, savoring a delicious lunch and wine pairing, and tasting a variety of reds and whites at a small, family-owned winery.

Escape the crowds on land and admire Mykonos from the water on a luxury catamaran cruise that takes you off the beaten path to Rhenia, an uninhabited island surrounded by crystalline waters and home to ancient Greek ruins. Enjoy free time to relax as you wish—swim in the crystal-clear waters, soak up the sun, and enjoy refreshing drinks on board. Note: the itinerary is subject to weather conditions and might be adjusted to explore the southern coast of Mykonos.