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The 15 Best Food & Drink Bus Tours

39 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The good food & drink bus tours sell their front seats first and the great ones sell out entirely. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports - Starting in Midtown and heading toward Harlem
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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

1.NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Travel by bus from Midtown through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn with guides such as Chris Lee, Jim, Solange, and Kevin. See the Apollo Theater, Yankee Stadium, Unisphere, Bushwick murals, Hasidic Williamsburg, and Brooklyn Bridge views before finishing in Chinatown and Little Italy.

“This was sooo much fun! I thought it would feel long but it didn’t. The tour guide was phenomenal and hilarious.”

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Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus - Starting in Greenwich Village and crossing into Brooklyn
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Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus

2.Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Meet your guide in Greenwich Village for a 4.5-hour Brooklyn food tour by climate-controlled bus. Taste pizza, kielbasa, pierogi, falafel, shawarma, cannoli, chocolate, and more while visiting Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Vegetarian options require advance notice.

“It was fun and the guide did a great job! Got a real sense of Brooklyn. There really wasn't any walking, though.”

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Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting - The 50 minute route through Bologna
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Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

3.Bologna: Open Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 550 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Meet at Neptune Fountain for a reserved seat on Bologna’s open top bus. Use the multilingual audio guide, hop off near major sights, then redeem food tasting vouchers in a historic market. Irene and Emma have been praised for friendly help, but the food stop is voucher based, not a guided food tour.

“Great introduction to Bologna. Food tasting is actually a couple of vouchers for ‘chain’ type food outlets and not worth doing.”

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Toronto: Niagara Falls Bus Tour with Maple Tasting and NOTL - Meeting at 65 Bremner Boulevard
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Toronto: Niagara Falls Bus Tour with Maple Tasting and NOTL

4.Niagara Falls Bus Tour with Maple Tasting and NOTL

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 524 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls on a comfortable WiFi-equipped bus with an English-speaking guide such as Felix or Ajay. See the Whirlpool, seasonal Floral Clock, and Niagara-on-the-Lake, taste Canadian maple syrup, and add Hornblower or Journey Behind the Falls for an extra charge.

“Our trip to Niagara Falls was absolutely wonderful! The bus was very comfortable and even had Wi-Fi, which made the ride enjoyable and relaxing. Our tour guide was fantastic — full of great information, fun facts, and stories that made the whole experience even more interesting. And of course, Niagara Falls itself was simply stunning — truly a breathtaking sight! We also loved Niagara by the Lake - very picturesque and Gilmore-Girls-style! We had an unforgettable time and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Kefalonia Island Bus Tour- Wine Tasting, Melissani & Fiscardo - St. Gerasimos Monastery in the Omala Valley
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Kefalonia Island Bus Tour- Wine Tasting, Melissani & Fiscardo

5.Kefalonia Island Bus Tour- Wine Tasting, Melissani & Fiscardo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $41

See Kefalonia’s headline sights in one day with an English-speaking guide such as Duska, Maria, or Katerina. Taste Robola wine, visit St. Gerasimos Monastery and two remarkable caves, eat lunch in Fiscardo, and stop at Myrtos Beach for photos. Hotel pickup is offered, though southern pickups can make this a very long day.

“The whole your was simply fabulous, the driver Paulas, the guide Duska were amazing. The knowledge they shared, the service they provided was second to none, thankyou”

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Kos: Island Highlights Bus Tour with Greek Honey Tasting - Starting in Kos Town: harbor, castle, and Hippocrates
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Kos: Island Highlights Bus Tour with Greek Honey Tasting

6.Kos: Island Highlights Bus Tour with Greek Honey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 281 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Travel across Kos with an English-speaking guide such as Constantine or Kostas, stopping in Kos Town, Asklepion, Zia, a honey factory, and Kefalos. You’ll get island history, mountain views, honey tasting, and free time for lunch. Bring cash for entrance fees, food, and drinks.

“It was a great day. Really learned a lot. Very nice kind trip guide. He’s the best.”

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Brussels Highlights: Walking & Bus Tour with Waffle Tasting - Grand Place, Brussels in one dramatic square
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Brussels Highlights: Walking & Bus Tour with Waffle Tasting

7.Brussels Highlights: Walking & Bus Tour with Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 233 reviews · from $43

Join Brussels City Tours for a four-hour English or Spanish outing through central Brussels. Walk past Grand Place, Manneken Pis, the Royal Galleries, and the cathedral, then ride by coach to the royal quarter, European quarter, Palace of Justice, Sablon, and Atomium. A waffle tasting is included.

“The guide Jasmine was very nice and knowledgeable, not only about Brussels but other cultures. She gave us a very nice tour and everything was organised v well and smooth. Loved the touch of getting waffles.”

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Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour - Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food - Pickup from Valletta and the coastal resorts
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Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

8.5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 169 reviews · 5 hours · from $59

Ride a vintage 36-seat Maltese bus through Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Siġġiewi, Dingli Cliffs and Mdina. Your English-speaking driver-guide, often Daniel or Caroline, shares Malta’s story, while food and drinks are included. The Blue Grotto boat trip costs extra and depends on weather.

“We had a great day. The bus was so much fun and had great air conditioning! 🤣 Communication in the run up was great. The tour was a good pace with just the right amount of information. Highly recommended.”

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Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings - The food: four Colombian flavors in three stops
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Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

9.Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Spend four lively hours aboard a decorated party bus or Chiva with a DJ, guide, local beer, and three Colombian food tastings. You’ll pass Provenza, the Golden Mile, and Gilberto Echeverri Mejía Bridge before finishing at an exclusive restaurant.

“Mateo our host and DJ was fantastic! Friendly, funny and very engaging. He played great dance music. He had us up, dancing and interacting with others. After the tour, he helped us with transportation back to our different hotels. He also offered suggestions of places to go to continue the party.”

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Nassau: Sip, Sample & See, Food & History Bus Tour - Fort Montague, Sky Juice and a first taste of Nassau
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Nassau: Sip, Sample & See, Food & History Bus Tour

10.Nassau: Sip, Sample & See, Food & History Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours touring Nassau with local guides such as Sandy and Jason. Ride an air-conditioned bus, sample conch salad, rum cake, tropical drinks and Bahamian dishes, then visit sites including Fort Montague and the Queen’s Staircase.

“Spectacular is how we would describe this tour! Our tour guide was Sandy, and our driver was Cowboy. They are the absolute best. Both were friendly, polite and personable. We were treated like family. Every single local place that we visited was memorable, and so was the food and drink. We sampled rum cake, rum, Bahama Mama, conch salad, and as if that weren’t enough, we even ended the tour with a delicious, flavorful, mouthwatering lunch. We also met some incredible people from all over the world that also took this tour. We will never forget you. Thank you Sandy and Cowboy for making this day so special.”

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Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings - Two surprise breweries keep the route fresh
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Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

11.Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Join Brew Bus Amsterdam for a three-hour craft beer outing from Overhoeksplein. You’ll visit three breweries, taste nine beers, and travel between stops by air-conditioned bus while guides such as Walther share beer and Amsterdam facts. The breweries vary, so the day brings a small surprise.

“A great tour! You will visit three small breweries just outside the centre of Amsterdam. At each brewery you'll taste three delicious craft beers after which the Brew bus will take you to the next brewery. In the bus the guide will tell you interesting and funny facts about beer and Amsterdam. I did the tour with some friends, but you can also do it on your own because you're guaranteed to get to know people during the tour. In short: great tour if you are into craft beer!”

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Stellenbosch Wine Tractor hop-on-hop off wine tasting tour - Starting at Eikendal and planning your route
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Stellenbosch Wine Tractor hop-on-hop off wine tasting tour

12.Stellenbosch Wine Tractor hop-on-hop off wine tasting tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $22Best value

Explore Stellenbosch’s Helderberg wine farms by hop-on hop-off tractor. Start at Eikendal, choose from estates such as Avontuur, Longridge, Peter Falke, and Alto, and allow about an hour per stop. Tastings, meals, and Cape Town transfers cost extra.

“The tour was nice and would have been great had we not been on it with alot of youths constantly swearing and vaping. The tour had small children on it which left after visiting only 2 properties. The staff and concept were good.”

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From Manhattan: Half-Day Brooklyn Food and Culture Bus Tour - Williamsburg starts the food trail
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From Manhattan: Half-Day Brooklyn Food and Culture Bus Tour

13.From Manhattan: Half-Day Brooklyn Food and Culture Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 4h 30m · from $189

Spend 4.5 hours touring Brooklyn by comfortable coach with a native New Yorker guide. Taste pizza, cannoli, pierogies, kielbasa, chocolate, empanadas, and Italian pastries while exploring Williamsburg, Greenpoint, DUMBO, Red Hook, and Carroll Gardens. End by walking across the Brooklyn Bridge or riding back.

“Our tour guide Rick was excellent! Our driver Jerome was great as well, didn’t miss a turn. They were both very friendly and accommodating. The food on the tour was deliscious and the history Rick told us about between stops was great. Loved the tour so much we went back to Brooklyn the next day on our own:”

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Thai Bus Food Tour Experience in Bangkok - Democracy Monument, Phra Sumen Fort, and historic streets
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Thai Bus Food Tour Experience in Bangkok

14.Thai Bus Food Tour Experience in Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Join a 90-minute Thai Bus Food Tour with an English or Thai-speaking guide, a full-course meal, and panoramic views from a double-decker bus. Choose lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, or nightlife, with vegetarian, halal, and children’s menus available on selected departures.

“Food is good but not outstanding; for that price it is not at the right level. Bus is comfortable but makes circles around chinatown; a bit limited. It should be better advertised that price is for 2 people. Overall i will not recommend this activity.”

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Dresden: Guided Bus Tour to Stollen Bakery with Tasting - Leaving central Dresden by double-decker bus
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Dresden: Guided Bus Tour to Stollen Bakery with Tasting

15.Dresden: Guided Bus Tour to Stollen Bakery with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 49 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Travel from central Dresden to Emil Reimann’s show bakery with baker Emil, tasting raisin, almond, and poppy seed Stollen with in-house coffee. You’ll learn the baking tradition in German, then have time to buy loaves at special prices. The production area may be quiet outside the baking season.

“Reine Verkaufstour. Man wird in eine leere Backhalle geführt, wo keine Stollen produziert werden und die Produktion still steht, da nur von Mai bis Oktober gebacken wird. Highlight ist der Werksverkauf, den man auch einfach privat ansteuern kann.”

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