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GetYourGuide can help you plan a trip to the best restaurants and food attractions around the world. The French Quarter Food Tour with a Local is a must-do experience for anyone visiting New Orleans who wants to try local favorites like gumbo and jambalaya. Discover the rich heritage of port wine with a tasting of chocolate, cheese and wine from Cálem Cellar. Whiskey aficionados shouldn’t leave Edinburgh without taking part in The Scotch Whiskey Experience Tour & Tasting, where they can learn about the whiskey making process and sample various expressions of this spirit. Choose The Scotch Whiskey Experience’s Exclusive Whiskey Tasting to sample rare and matured whiskeys that are not offered to the public, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Are your taste buds ready for some truly unique culinary opportunities? If you need help,GetYourGuide is here.
New Orleans: French Quarter Food Tour with a Local
On a walking tour of the historic French Quarter , you can learn all about the fascinating culture and cuisine of New Orleans. Sample authentic regional cuisine as you explore the many cultural influences that have defined the Cajun region. Your foodie adventure begins with a delicious breakfast, then meet your guide on the banks of the Mississippi River to begin. Beignet is a fried dessert. Visit the French Market now, America’s first public market. During your stay, you can sample some of the local produce sold by one of the many vendors and chat with some of the region’s colorful locals.
The French Quarter is the starting point for exploring the streets of New Orleans and is commonly referred to as the city’s “Crown Jewel”. Then, dive into some authentic gumbo, the city’s best-known cuisine. Find out why its recipe sparks so much discussion among cooks, how it has changed over hundreds of years and why it is served differently from restaurant to restaurant in the region. The trip should end with dessert, so try the delicious pralines made from the area’s abundant pecan trees and sugar cane fields.
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- Guided walking tour
- 4 food stops and 5 food tastings
- Additional food and drink
Porto: Cálem Cellar with Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Tasting
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- Entering the Cantine Calem
- Wine, cheese and chocolate tasting
Edinburgh: Scotch Whiskey Experience Tour and Tasting
Visit a distillery and learn the fascinating story of Scotland’s most famous export. Come and see one of the largest collections of Scotch whiskey in the world, containing around 3,500 bottles. Begin your exploration with an explanation of how single malt Scotch whiskey is made and aged. Then, your senses will take a tour of Scotland, complete with an introduction to the five Scotch whiskey producing regions and a discussion of the distinctive flavors and aromas of each. The next stop is the Blenders’ Sample Room, where you can get an inside look at how world-famous blends are made. Visitors under the age of 18 will receive Irn Bru, a Scottish soft drink, as they tour the glass vault that houses one of the largest collections of Scotch whiskey in the world (described as “one of the Seven Scotch Whiskey Wonders of the World”). You can take your crystal glass home as a keepsake. After taking the comprehensive Silver Guided Tour, Gold Tour guests can relax in the McIntyre Gallery while tasting and contrasting four regional single malts. With the help of expert guides and detailed tasting notes, everyone will be able to drink like a wine expert. Gold Tour guests can relax in the McIntyre Gallery while tasting and contrasting four regional single malts. With the help of expert guides and detailed tasting notes, everyone will be able to drink like a wine expert. Gold Tour guests can relax in the McIntyre Gallery while tasting and contrasting four regional single malts. With the help of expert guides and detailed tasting notes, everyone will be able to drink like a wine expert.
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- Fully guided tour in English with audio guides available in 20 different languages
- Whiskey tasting or soft drink option
- Gift of a crystal tasting glass for visitors over the age of 18
- Tasting tray of 4 additional single malt Scotch whiskeys (if Gold Tour option selected)
Exclusive whiskey tasting at The Scotch Whiskey Experience
Visit The Scotch Whiskey Experience in Edinburgh for a unique tasting of Scotch whiskeys in the vaulted Collection Room adorned with glass and marble. Discover four different high quality Scotch whiskeys while tasting delicious canapés. The Collection Room houses a mesmerizing 3,384 bottles of the world’s rarest Scotch whiskies, making it one of the best Scotch whiskey venues in the world. Enjoy Scotland’s national tipple in a one-of-a-kind setting illuminated by liquid gold and sparkling crystal lights.
Make yourself comfortable for an intimate evening of fun and conversation with a select group of people. A Keeper of the Quaich is a licensed whiskey specialist who is widely respected for his extensive knowledge and love of the spirit. Learn the 5 steps to properly appreciating Scotch whiskey before diving into a flight of 4 uniquely mature single malts, hand-picked to highlight the diversity of Scotland’s whiskey regions. A delicious canapé is served with each whisky, showcasing classic Scottish flavours. Taste and experience the stories and flavors that will take you to Scotland’s wildest and most beautiful places. Everyone from whiskey newbies to experts can enjoy this book and gain a deeper understanding and love for Scotch whisky.
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- Exclusive after-hours access to The Scotch Whiskey Experience’s Collection Room
- Scotch whiskey expert guide
- 4 rare single malt Scotch whiskies
- Scottish traditional food canape pairing
From Paris: Champagne Day Trip with 8 Tastings and Lunch
Embark on a journey from Paris to Champagne that will leave you with an indelible impression of French wine production and culture. On this full-day trip, you’ll visit a large champagne house and several small producers, where you’ll learn about the champagne-making process and sample eight different types of champagne. But that’s not all: in addition to enjoying French cuisine and bubbles, you will have the opportunity to take a pleasant walk along the Avenue de Champagne or visit the Reims Cathedral. And for those who wish to take their champagne experience to the next level, it is possible to participate in an expert-led masterclass in the heart of the vineyard, where you will taste a Cuvée. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime event!