13 Vegan Food Tours and Experiences Worth Traveling For

Traveling while vegan is often assumed to be tricky, given that meat and animal products seem to reign supreme on many menus around the world, whether you're in taco-heavy Mexico or kebab-central Turkey.
However, as more and more vegan spots—offering everything from Michelin-starred dining experiences to simple street food snacks—open their doors, globetrotting as a vegan is certainly no longer impossible. You can wave goodbye to living off baked potatoes and boiled pasta, anyway.
So whether you’re a longtime vegan, vegan-curious, or simply want to see another side to your city of choice, here are our picks for 13 plant-based, vegan, and meat-free tours from Brighton to Bangkok.
1. Enjoy vegan versions of Peruvian classics in Lima, Peru
Given that you'll get to enjoy more than half a dozen vegan food tastings—including fish-free ceviche—plus learn insider info about Barranco neighborhood highlights, you can’t go wrong on this vegan food tour.
2. Scooter around Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in search of vegan snacks
Sample half a dozen vegan dishes from street food stalls across Ho Chi Minh City. Traveling by scooter helps you scope out more top treats in less time than you could alone, all while learning about the city’s history.
3. Go meat-free in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Vegan tacos are on the menu in beachy Playa del Carmen, where you can explore the city’s vegan and vegetarian culinary scene at markets, Yucatecan restaurants, and cafés.
4. Learn to make vegan soup dumplings in Shanghai, China
Enjoy a vegan twist on classic soup dumplings and pick up a skill you can take home and impress your friends with, too, during this vegan soup dumpling class in Shanghai. It's the perfect option if you want to learn about traditional Chinese cooking, as well as enjoy a traditional tea-pairing as part of the experience.
5. Explore the very best of vegan Brighton, England
Visit the top indie food shops, restaurants, and street food stalls in sunny Brighton on a tailored-to-vegan-eats tour suitable for anyone looking to explore plant-based snacks. As there are a variety of vegan spots to choose from in Brighton, this tour will help you narrow down and sample only the very best.
6. See a different side to Italian dining in Rome, Italy
In the city of cheese-laden margarita pizzas and meat-heavy antipasti, indulge in plant-based products on a vegan food tour of Rome. With vegan versions of Italian classics such as carbonara and gelato, you’re definitely not going to leave hungry.
7. You Cam-“don’t” need meat on this London, England food tour
Combine a walking tour of one of London’s coolest neighborhoods—Camden Town—with several sizeable samples from some of the city’s coolest vegan eateries for a foodie-friendly experience that even non-vegans will love.
8. Explore vegan Turkish delights in Istanbul, Turkey
From Turkish coffee to breakfast pastries, sample the best of Istanbul’s meat-free dining scene on a private tour of Turkey’s largest city, including both the Asian and European sides.
9. See a meat-free side to Paris, France on a local-led tour
Take to the historic streets of Paris on a private foodie tour of the capital’s popular Le Marais district that can easily be adapted to vegan and veggie dietary requirements. Look forward to 10 different tastings, plus a range of (alcoholic or soft) drinks.
10. Cook Indian classics in New Delhi, India
Prepare and tuck into Indian comfort food favorites during a totally customizable cooking class that can cater to vegetarian, vegan, and most other dietary requirements.
11. Find Vietnamese street food suitable for vegans in Hanoi, Vietnam
Vegan travelers needn’t skip the vibrant Vietnamese street food scene thanks to this handy tour which will introduce you to the most delicious meat-free morsels to taste as you tour the city.
12. Cook with clay pots like a pro in Colombo, Sri Lanka
After touring a local market for fresh ingredients, learn to cook with clay pots for an experience you’d struggle to recreate elsewhere. Round out the day with a 4-course meal including curry and salad.
13. Enjoy tourist hot spots with a vegan twist in Tokyo, Japan
Ideal for both vegans and anyone with dietary restrictions (specifically: gluten allergies), this vegan-friendly tour hits up all the top vegan hot spots in the bustling Shibuya neighborhood. And come hungry, because your tastings all add up to a full meal, plus drinks.
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