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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Deanne • traveled in February, 2025
We had an amazing time exploring Quito and the surrounding area. Our tour package included a walking tour of historic Quito, a day in the cloud forest around Mindo, a day in the Cotopaxi National Park, a visit to the teleferico and Mitad del Mundi, and Papallacta for the hot springs. Our guide Omar Carrera accompanied us on all these excursions and was an excellent guide and driver. We had many laughs with him, traded stories, and learned a great deal about the history and current state of the Ecuador region. While in Quito, we also decided to book an extra trip to Otavelo and Cotacachi for some shopping. Rolly drove and accompanied us there and was a delight to spend time with. Such beautiful countryside and things to see! Tour arrangements were made through Claudia the travel planner and everything was well organized and communicated with a personal and thoughtful touch. We couldn’t be happier with this experience! Thanks Claudia, Rolly and Omar for an unforgettable time in Quito ?
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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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- SOUTH AMERICA WINE TRIANGLE
- A CULINARY JOURNEY IN BOLIVIA From the Lowlands to the Andes
- Peruvian Gastro Tour, Private Tour
- Andes in a Glass – Chile & Argentina
- Wines of Chile & Argentina (for foodies!)
- Flavors of Ecuador - A Culinary Expedition through Andean Delights (6 Days)
- The best of Quito and surroundings
- Galapagos Gourmet Adventure
- Border Crossing: Santiago de Chile & Mendoza
- Food & Wine Escape: 7 Days in Buenos Aires & Mendoza
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$4,113
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$2,643
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
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
10% Off- US$1,190
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
10% Off- US$4,445
Quito's culinary traditions shine through hands-on classes featuring locro de papa and empanada-making. High-altitude wines await at Chaupi Estancia vineyard alongside traditional canelazo preparation, complemented by UNESCO heritage site visits.
Duration 6 days Destinations Quito, Papallacta, Antisana Ecological Reserve, Cotopaxi National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Authentic Ecuador From $2,080
5% Off- US$1,980You save $100
The best of Quito and surroundings
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We had an amazing time exploring Quito and the surrounding area. We couldn't be happier with this experience!”
Deanne, traveled in February
Quito's Central Market buzzes with activity while Mindo's artisanal chocolate delights the senses. Traditional cooking sessions at Wantara Garden Suites, local restaurants near Plaza Grande, and authentic Andean meals with volcano views at Cotopaxi National Park create lasting memories.
Duration 6 days Destinations Quito, Mindo Valley, Cotopaxi National Park Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Green Adventures From
5% Off- US$913
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