“The hosts are very enthusiastic, the eateries have always been interesting, and the food is delicious—all of this makes for a wonderful experience that puts me much closer to the real ‘flavor’ of the place visited. After every tour I’ve taken with Culinary Backstreets I leave hungry for more!”

—CHEF DAVID SHALLECK

When it comes to exploring a city’s authentic dining scene, while the stomach should ideally serve as the best compass, the truth is it’s hard to find your way without a deeply knowledgeable insider. That’s where Culinary Backstreets comes in. Their carefully curated small group tours lead visitors on an educational eating binge through a city’s lesser-seen historic side streets and authentic markets while visiting countless hard-to-find culinary gems and, in between bites, a select number of lesser known historic monuments. 

In today’s world, a city’s culinary scene is the most significant and accessible repository of local culture. Eating locally and authentically has become the easiest–and tastiest–route to getting a sense of a place’s real traditions. Culinary Backstreets can show you the way. 

Culinary Backstreets is a highly acclaimed culinary travel operator with tours in Lisbon, Porto, Barcelona, San Sebastian, Marseille, Naples, Athens, Istanbul, Tbilisi, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Queens New York, Mexico City, and Rio.  

Enter coupon code MEDSUMMER10 during checkout and receive 10% off the price of your food tours. The discount is available every time you book for all locations. 

To learn more and reserve your tour, visit Culinary Backstreets here.

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