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Do you have travelers who want to hunt for truffles in France, or gather over a pan of paella in Spain for good conversation? With food tourism rising in the industry, now is the perfect time to eat and drink their way around the world.
Collette offers a wide range of tours tailored to foodies and drink enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a wine making class in Italy, or a home-cooked meal with a local family in Thailand, Collette’s expertly planned itineraries ensure travelers are getting authentic culinary experiences.
Because Collette is focused on a destination’s history and culture, groups get to enjoy food with both their taste buds and their mind; your group will eat a delicious smörgåsbord, and learn about its 14th century roots, how it’s traditionally prepared, and how the dish evolved over time.
With tours covering all seven continents, there’s a tour for all taste palettes. Plus, Collette is committed to prioritizing sustainable vendors, which means your group is supporting the local community. Get to know some of Collette’s most popular small group food tours and find the perfect destination for your group of culinary enthusiasts:
Italy’s Treasures
Art, Food & Wine of Italy
Vineyards, olive groves, and cities that float.
- Visit a family-owned villa and learn the fine art of creating Tuscan cuisine during a hands-on cooking class.
- Taste authentic Italian gelato from an award-winning ice cream parlor in San Gimignano.
Did you know? The Aperol Spritz is a signature Italian cocktail. Aperol was invented in 1919 by the Barbieri brothers in Padova. Most enjoyed during the apertivo hour, have a glass before indulging in a fantastic Italian meal.
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
featuring the Douro and Rioja Wine Regions
- Enjoy a relaxing 2-night stay on the grounds of a winery in the Douro River Valley.
- Tour San Sebastian and Bilbao and get up close with the local culture of the Basque Country, one of the most renowned Spanish regions for food and wine.
Did you know? There’s a difference between tapas and pintxos. The word tapas means “to cover.” Legend says these small dishes got their name from bar patrons who used their plates to cover their glassware to keep the flies out of their drinks. Meanwhile, the word pintxo means “spike.” They are typically skewered or ‘spiked’ with a toothpick to keep the food in place.
Kingdoms of Southeast Asia
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand
Enjoy the local flavor as a Laotian family welcomes you into their home for dinner.
- Learn the secrets of Vietnamese cooking during an interactive class.
- Sample several famous Vietnamese dishes on a walking food tour.
Did you know? While making Broken Rice (or Com Tam), some of the grains are broken to allow for better absorption of sauces. Served with prawns, pork, chicken, fried egg, and pickled vegetables, this dish is a local favorite.
Book Collette for your group to see why food is truly the international language. Scan to learn more about tours for foodies.
