Know before you go!

What can You expect
from A Zingerman’s Food Tour?

Our Food Tours take you to the source. If you’re hungry to explore behind the scenes, come with us. We use food & wine to connect to the history of a region, the spirit of its people, and the rhythm of daily life. Zingerman’s Food Tours is your concierge to the best local guides, food, and cultural experiences. Relax, enjoy, and experience the best, because of our long-standing connections in the food and travel world.

Health insurance

Zingerman’s Food Tours requires that guests have adequate health insurance to cover injury or illness while participating in the Tour and that they certify that they have no medical or physical conditions which could interfere with their safety in the Tour. Guests will assume all costs of medical care, evacuation, transportation, and costs related to injury or illness.

What we ask from you:

  • Flexibility

  • Patience

  • A good appetite

  • A sense of humor

  • Curiosity

Our international tours feature:

  • 5 to 10 days in a beautiful international setting with a Zingerman’s host & a local guide

  • Itinerary designed to highlight the history and culture of traditional food and drink

  • Tasting the food through visits with artisanal food producers in their homes and workshops

  • Hands-on time in local kitchens, learning how to prepare local dishes

  • Intimate dining, celebrating the season’s  harvest

  • Hand-picked housing, to reflect the local sense of place

  • Small groups – 16 people maximum

  • Luxury, private transport

Activity Levels: Medium to Active

You can expect long days packed with activity and long strolls of up to 3 hours.  You should be able to stand for sustained periods of time while cooking and baking in the kitchen. As is common in Europe, we’ll be walking on uneven ground with occasional steep hills and plenty of stairs.  During some of our tours, we will also be using local transportation which will require a few fast-paced moments of getting on and off the metro or local transit.

Please Note: some of our tours are more active, and activities will be noted in the itinerary. If you have any hesitation or questions about the activity level, please feel free to reach out.

How many people go on our trips?

We keep our groups between 10-16 people. Some tours have a minimum guest count to run but your guide will keep you updated throughout the timeline.

What is the approximate age?

Our ages vary but we do recommend all of our tour guests be over 21 years old.

How about hotels?  Can you book additional nights and upgrades?

Absolutely! Your guide will walk you through the process. When available we will also ask if you’d like any additional nights or upgrades. If the hotel is full we can also help with alternative accommodations.