Hungary
Zingerman's goes Hungarian! We've been blown away by the amazing artisanal food of Hungary and by the warm welcome of its people, and we want to share them with you! Hungary has an incredibly rich and varied food tradition reaching back at least 1500 years, including an Eastern European Jewish influence. From the regional cheeses, wines, cured meats, and bountiful produce, to the incredible breads, pastries, and elegant multi-layered tortas, Hungary has it all. Come find out how much more there is to Hungarian food than its excellent paprika! Learn more »
Traverse City /Leelanau Peninsula, MI
The Traverse City and Leelanau Peninsula area of Michigan is a foodie paradise! We have created a very special 3-day tour - you will taste delicious artisan foods and beverages at the hands of the folks who grow and make them. The producers will open their workshops to us and share their passion for what they do. We’ll travel by bus from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Learn more »
Madrid and Extremadura, Spain
We've been longing to do another Zingerman's Food Tour to Spain, and are excited to be developing this new tour! This region of Spain has amazing artisanal food and wine, and we will savor it to the fullest. We will stroll the olive groves and visit a pressing mill. We'll learn directly from the producers, in their kitchens and workshops, about their fantastic olive oils, vinegars, breads, cheeses, wines, chocolates, and more. And of course, we'll do full honors to the king of cured pork - Iberian ham (jamón ibérico). We'll taste our way through some of the best food Spain has to offer, and enjoy the beauty of the region and the vibrancy of Madrid. More information coming very soon, but please let us know if you’re interested! Give us a call or email: 888-316-2736, or email foodtours@zingermans.com.
Partner Tours
Do you want to go somewhere else abroad, and want to travel with someone we recommend? We work closely with two long-time friends of Zingerman’s, who offer some additional tours.
Peggy Markel of Peggy Markel’s Culinary Adventures
Peggy’s vision of diving deep into the culture of a region through the food, is very much aligned with what we do on our own tours.
Morocco
This wonderful tour is based in and around Marrakech, but also spends a few days in a Berber village in the Atlas mountains, and a day on the seaside in Essaouira. You will have several hands-on cooking classes at the beautiful villa outside of Marrakech that will be your home for much of the tour. Learn how to use a tagine, the universal cooking pot of Morocco, and gain insight into the Moroccan culture. The warmth of the people will capture your heart, along with the delicious cuisine, beautiful architecture, and stunning vistas of the cities, mountains, and seaside. Give us a call or email if you’re interested in learning more: 888-316-2736, or email foodtours
zingermans
com
Andalucia, Spain
If you are looking for a relaxed immersion in Andalucian culture and cooking, Peggy’s trip there will be just the ticket. A delicious culinary adventure in the Alpujarras mountains of Spain, at a charming country house and retreat center. You’ll try your hand at cooking multiple traditional dishes of the region, visit the wonderful fruit and vegetable markets, and spend a few days exploring Granada. Give us a call or email if you’re interested in learning more: 888-316-2736, or email foodtourszingermanscom
Tasting Royal Rajasthan, India
Embark on a passage to India with Peggy Markel, on a ground-breaking journey to discover the superb cuisine and incredible cultural wonders of one of the world’s most intriguing civilizations. Give us a call or email if you’re interested in learning more: 888-316-2736, or email foodtourszingermanscom
Amalfi Sailing
Sail with Peggy among the splendid towns of the Amalfi coast. Amalfi, being the oldest Maritime Republic in Italy, boasts a history as rich and dramatic as the coastal cliffs ascending behind it. Meandering from cove to harbor on a private sailboat, enjoying simple fresh dishes drawing on the wealth of the Mediterranean and the specialized agricultural traditions which flourish above each village. Whimsy, leisure, and a sense of harmony with the sun, wind and sea give this culinary adventure a special flair and a novel perspective on this intriguing region. Call it “slow sailing!” Give us a call or email if you’re interested in learning more: 888-316-2736, or email foodtourszingermanscom
Gioacchino Passalacqua of Attavola
Through his experience as an exporter of traditional Italian food, Gioacchino has developed relationships with artisanal food producers all over Italy.
Puglia, Italy
Come explore this beautiful southern coastal region of Italy, cherished by Italians and held by some to have the most amazing food in the country, and yet very little known to the rest of the world. Learn more »