India · INDIAN STREET FOOD TOURS
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The food is the reason to hire a guide here: they know which stall has the turnover, which lane to skip and how to order for a stomach that landed yesterday. Below are the 15 best street food tours, how many tastings each includes, whether the walk is vegetarian, how long it runs and what it costs. Most cover ten to fifteen stops, and none of them needs lunch afterwards.
A 3.5 to 5 hour Mumbai night food tour with train rides, hygienic street snacks, and glowing market lanes on Mohamed Ali Road.
“I enjoyed the whole tour including guide, and food, went back to my hotel feeling full and happy.”
Old Delhi street food tour from Rajiv Chowk by metro and rickshaw, Chandni Chowk to Jama Masjid and spice bazaar, vegetarian tastings included.
“Communication was easy and meeting place convenient. We had an amazing experience, trying foods in the old food market. We were given lots of information. Despite it being very busy and crowded at times we felt safe and well looked after. We were taken on tuc tuc and the metro as well as lots of walking. We would definitely recommend this.”
3-hour Delhi food walk with cycle rickshaw, Hanuman temple, shawarma, momos, chaat, golgappa, and a sweet finish in Kamla Nagar.
“This tour was the very first thing I did in Delhi and I 100% recommend it to whoever is interested in food, culture, history, and a good time. We had 11 different dishes, so be prepared with an empty stomach and start slow! It's a marathon not a Read more”
Tuk-tuk Old Delhi spice markets and street snacks on a small-group tour, with Jama Masjid camera fee included, chai break, and lassi.
“The tour with guide Arham was brilliant. I felt really safe with him, particularly as I’m traveling solo, the itinerary was flexible and adjusted to my requirements. He is very knowledgeable, confident and have a good sense of humor. The communication with the company is very efficient and they are very responsive. I really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it.”
Sample Bengali classics in Kolkata with 13+ bites, a local guide, and public transport. Small group, 4 hours, $39.
“Sampled lots of local foods at trusted street vendors and saw the suburbs of Kolkata with a great guide, Avik Mitra. Met interesting new people who where also enjoying exploring the city. Do it! Best 4.5 hours to learn more and get a feel for the place. Felt safe and guide friendly and knowledgeable about his home.”
Taste Old Delhi street snacks, visit Sikh langar and temples, and climb a secret rooftop above Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli spice market.
“I’ve wanted to try the famous street food in Delhi for many years (not an exaggeration), but was always too concerned that I wouldn’t pick the right/safe places to eat. Little did I know that all I needed all this time was JD! JD has done an exceptional job finding and testing the food shops of Chandni Chowk to find the tastiest places that are also safe for the foreign stomach! Everything is very freshly made with no risky aspects like use of ice cubes, etc. And tasty is an understatement - everything I had was delicious and a true taste of Delhi. JD is an absolute foodie and his…”
Taste 15+ vegetarian delights in Old Delhi, visit a Sikh temple kitchen, and navigate Chandni Chowk with a small guide.
“Ranveer from A chefs tour was very knowledgeable & the food was amazing. It was our son’s birthday & they kindly gave him a cake. However, the stops are very rushed & we didn’t get a chance to eat it which was a shame. Also you don’t get to make chapatis. We asked if we could & they let one of us roll one out.. it is a brilliant tour & a pure taste of India for all for your senses… we loved it.”
A 3.5-hour evening street food walk in Mumbai with unlimited tastings, Chowpatty sunset snacks, local markets, and Mohammed Ali Road bites.
“So glad that we chose to go on this tour. Rishi knew exactly where to go, and introduced us to a dozen different things that we never would have known to try. Bring your appetite and an empty stomach. By the time the tour was done, we were more than sated, and happily rolled back to our hotel.”
4-hour Bombay Express Mumbai food tour with 15+ tastings, local train rides, and small-group stops from Churchgate to Zaveri Bazaar.
“It was phenomenal food conducted by Vrushali! She is passionated and a great story teller! Enjoyed every tadtymorsel ! Each food item was explained in detailed with different regional variations! Its a food historical class and culinary class all Read more”
Sunset at Chowpatty Beach, Bhuleshwar Bazaar and Minara Masjid snacks, then Taj Ice Cream in Bohri Mohalla. 3.5 hours.
“The guide was nice but tour was not what it says we did not see hygiene food. We ate at chowpaty beach veg but it was not hygiene food. Two of three got stomach upset. When he took Us to non veg food street it was very dirty and anRead more”
A private 5 pm Mumbai street food tour with hotel pickup, bottled water, and included tastings at landmarks and khau gullies.
“With just a short stay in Mumbai, we were determined to make every second count. As massive Indian food lovers, we were eager to dive into the city’s legendary street food scene but we were wary of the dreaded “Delhi Belly”. So I did soRead more”
Evening Mumbai street food tour with Chowpatty sunset, Jain and Minara Masjid stops, plus Pani Puri and hand-churned ice cream.
“Bala was a great guide - knowledgable and took us to lots of new places. The food was great and we learnt lots about cultural communities and the history of food in mumbai”
Taste Old Delhi’s best flavors on a guided 3 to 6 hour food walk through spice markets, paratha stops, and a Sikh langar visit.
“It took us an hour through the Delhi rush hour to get to the meeting point on time which we did. Once we arrived, I messaged the guide to see where he was only for him to message back and say he can’t do it today, he can do tomorrow. WHY NOT MESSAGE US EARLIER?! Read more”
Jaipur heritage walk and street food tasting in the Pink City, with samosa, kachori, sweets and masala chai in 3 hours.
“We really enjoyed the tour with Vivek! It’s so nice to stroll around the streets and listen to his fascinating stories about Jaipur and the amazing local food. In case you’re questioning the hygienic quality of the food I can only tell you to trust on Vitek and enjoy all the tasty dishes and sweets around the City. We tried everything and had no problems even though we’re not used to the Indian cuisine yet. Book the tour and enjoy a day with Vitek and learn about the secret gems of Jaipur. We enjoyed our time with Vitek so much that we extended our tour through the city with him…”
A 4-hour guided Mumbai street food tour with Chowpatty sunset veg bites, Bhuleshwar dosas and ukala, then Mohammed Ali Road meat favorites.
“Rishi did a great job! I was very full and he really took care of us.”
