Food & Culinary Tours & Trips in South America
Ever wanted to eat your way through South America's diverse culinary traditions? Food tours focus on markets, cooking classes, wine regions, and local specialties you wouldn't find otherwise. Argentina's beef and Malbec, Peru's ceviche and pisco, Brazil's feijoada, Chile's seafood, Colombia's arepas. You visit Mendoza's wineries, Lima's acclaimed restaurants, and São Paulo's diverse food scene. Travel through taste!
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Joanna • traveled in February, 2026
We enjoyed our trip. The itinerary was interesting, hotels comfortable and we we had a great guide, Gustavo. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. I would recommend that tour.
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10 best Food & Culinary South America tour packages
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- Peruvian Gastro Tour, Private Tour
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- Food & Wine Escape: 7 Days in Buenos Aires & Mendoza
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- Tailor-Made 11 Days Chile Trip to Winery & Classic W Trek
Tarija's high-altitude vineyards at Campos de Solana winery offer Malbec tastings, while Chile's Maipo Valley presents Torrontés and Cabernet Sauvignon at Concha y Toro, and Chacras de Coria in Mendoza serves organic wines paired with gourmet picnic lunch. Casa Real distillery in Bolivia's La Concepción Valley shows traditional singani production, and Tanino Restaurant in Casablanca provides dining with ocean-cooled climate wines. Wine & Gourmet Nights in Mendoza pairs premium wines with Argentine cuisine.
Duration 17 days Destinations Chile, Bolivia, Argentina Age Range Ages 18+ Operator EUROLATINO Tour Operators From
- US$4,066
This 7-day trip takes you through Chile and Argentina's wine country, visiting Haras de Pirque estate and family-run Mendoza wineries. Bilingual guides lead tours to 2 Mendoza bodegas and an olive oil producer, with 6 breakfasts, city tours, and 4-star hotels in Santiago and Mendoza included.
Duration 7 days Destinations Santiago, Mendoza Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Trip to South America From
- US$1,190
Lima's oceanfront restaurants set the scene for hands-on ceviche prep using fresh trout, followed by a demo class mixing the perfect Pisco Sour with Pacific views. Cusco's San Pedro Market provides local ingredients before you cook lomo saltado and suspiro a la limeña at Tunupa Restaurant.
Duration 6 days Destinations Lima, Miraflores, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- US$1,795
Duration 11 days Destinations Santa Cruz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Uyuni Salt Flat, Villa Mar, Colchani, La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Copacabana Age Range Ages 8+ Operator EUROLATINO Tour Operators From
- US$2,613
Santiago's Vega Central Market kicks off this culinary adventure through South America's food capitals. Fresh seafood at Mercado Central and cooking classes complement wine-pairing dinners at boutique wineries. The Argentine Experience in Buenos Aires provides a fitting finale.
Duration 10 days Destinations Santiago, Casablanca, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Maipo, Mendoza, Luján de Cuyo, Buenos Aires Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys From
- US$4,445
The flavors of South America shine through Lima's top restaurants, Cusco's culinary museums, and Sacred Valley's traditional Pachamanca feast. Local chicherías welcome visitors to learn ancient Andean food preparation techniques.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cusco, Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas, Saqsaywaman, Maras, Moray, Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Pisac, OllantaytamboSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Portuguese, French, Spanish Operator LimaTours From $1,460
10% Off- US$1,314You save $146
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52 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The local fruit experience Alejandro came up with made us feel local and was amazing and simple.”
Philip, traveled in November
Bogota's Paloquemao market buzzes with local flavors, leading to traditional sancocho cooking at Hacienda Combia. Coffee cultivation insights await in Armenia, alongside fresh brews. Caribbean cuisine in Cartagena and authentic Colombian dishes like Ajiaco Santafereno round out the journey.
Duration 14 days Destinations Bogota, Zipaquira, Villa De Leyva, Barichara, Guane, Bucaramanga, Armenia, Salento, Cocora Valley, MedellinSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $4,520
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