Top 5 Cities To Visit For The Ultimate Foodie Experience

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Top 5 Cities To Visit For The Ultimate Foodie Experience
New data reveals that travellers are becoming more and more interested in food experiences. If you're looking to blend food and travel, add these five cities to your list.

Food tour bookings increased by 57% in 2017, new data from TripAdvisor has found, indicating a desire to experience local food scenes while travelling. Of all the countries examined in the study, Canada (594%), the United Kingdom (583%) and Australia (489%) showed the greatest interest in foodie experiences. 

“Travellers are increasingly interested in getting local insight on their destination, and food tours and cooking classes a great way to do that,” says TripAdvisor spokesperson Laurel Greatrix. “Guides can be a great resource for finding hidden gems or local favourite spots, and can create an unforgettable part of your trip. Coming home with a local recipe or a new favourite restaurant is the best souvenir.”

In light of this news, here are the top five food experience cities in the world right now.

Rome | Italy

Italy is home to some of the best food in the world, so it’s no surprise two Italian cities topped the list of most popular food experiences. Experience authentic Rome cuisine on a walking tour of this ancient city, where you will sample up to 20 Roman specialities and explore the traditional neighbourhood of Prati.

Try our Ricotta Maple Syrup Gelato recipe.

Florence | Italy

Eat like a local with a Tuscan cooking class and market tour, perfect for socialising if you are travelling alone. Choose local ingredients and use this to create traditional Italian dishes with a Florence flair.

Try our Pasta Sheet Bolognese with Kale & Rocket Pesto recipe.

Paris | France

A food tour of Paris won’t be forgotten. Discover the best places to pick up a croissant, feast on a wheel of brie or sip delicious soup. Learn the art of pastry-making – and it is an art – and try your hand at baking baguettes.

Try our French Onion Soup recipe.

Barcelona | Spain

Spanish food is nothing if not unique, and a paella and tapas cooking class will ensure you leave the bustling city of Barcelona with no regrets. Visit the St. Josep La Boqueria market with a local chef to select your produce before creating some hearty local cuisine. Don’t forget the sangria!

Try our Prawn Paella recipe.

New Orleans | United States

A food walking tour of the famous French Quarter will give travellers the best taste of this vibrant town. Discover the story behind the city’s best-known dishes, including paella, jambalaya, fried chicken and beignets. Plus, sample the best New Orleans cocktails – including the Sazerac.

Try our Chargrilled Chorizo & Prawn Jambalaya recipe.

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