A vegan food tour is one of the single best things you can do in a new city. It’s my favorite thing to do to get familiar with a destination, but also to discover eats I’d likely never find on my own. They’re led by someone who knows the neighborhood, knows the vendors, and knows exactly which dishes are actually plant-based takes. The vegan food tour takes you places Google will never find. If you’re anything like me, you end up eating more than you planned, you learn more than you expected, and you leave understanding a city’s food culture in a way that a restaurant reservation alone will never give you.
I’ve been traveling vegan for nearly two decades, across more than 40 countries, and the food tours on this list are the ones I’d book myself or recommend to my trip-planning clients without hesitation. They cover everything from three-hour street food walks through Hanoi’s Old Quarter to a full-day Peruvian culinary deep-dive in Lima, from a Michelin-adjacent temple dining experience in Seoul to a plant-based meze crawl on a Greek island. Sound dreamy? Yeah, they are.
Whether you’re planning a solo trip, a couples getaway, or a group adventure, this is the list to bookmark. Use the table of contents to jump to wherever you’re headed.
Why trust me
I’m Diana Edelman, founder of Vegans, Baby, freelance journalist, and one of the most trusted voices in vegan travel. I served as a James Beard Judge in 2025 and have been tapped to curate plant-based experiences at the James Beard House itself. I created Vegan Dining Month, the first large-scale vegan dining celebration in the United States, ran the plant-based activation at Life is Beautiful, and curated a Climate Week event with Al Gore in the room. I’ve planned award-winning international vegan trips and now create custom itineraries professionally through Vegan Travel Planner for clients across the globe. When I recommend anything, it’s because it meets the standard I hold for my clients: vetted, unique and worth your time and money.
Argentina
Buenos Aires vegan tour with transport
This private tour moves through Buenos Aires in a minivan, hitting notable vegan restaurants and cafes, a vegan supermarket in Barrio Norte for product tastings, and open-air markets in Palermo and San Telmo. The route wraps up at a live Vegan Fair where local makers and producers gather. It’s a full picture of the Buenos Aires plant-based scene in one afternoon, with equal parts eating and exploring. Note: while lunch is not included, free snacks and appetizers at one of the restaurants are.
Colombia
Vegan food tasting — downtown Medellín
Colombian gastronomy is heavy on meat and dairy, and navigating it as a vegan successfully likely means having local knowledge. This all-you-can-eat tour through downtown Medellín zeroes in on traditional Colombian flavors translated entirely into plant-based form, so you’re getting a true taste of Colombia, without the meat or dairy. The guide grew up there and knows where to find all the vegan eats.
Estonia
Vegan food tour — Tallinn Old Town
Your guide is a professional Tallinn tour guide and a long-time vegan, navigating you through a city not traditionally known for plant-based eating. The route winds through Tallinn’s stunning medieval Old Town with stops at four excellent spots for vegan food and snacks, plus recommendations for where to eat and shop on your own for the rest of your stay.
Georgia
Tbilisi plant-based vegan food tour
Georgian cuisine is one of the most underrated food traditions in the world, and it happens to have a deeply rooted plant-based side. Expect between six and eight vegan tastings (equivalent to a full meal), two or three traditional drinks, artisan breads, seasonal dishes, and a sweet specialty, all woven together with stories about Tbilisi’s history, architecture, and a look into the importance of food culture in Georgia. Bonus: hotel pickup included.
Germany
Vegan food tour — Berlin Mitte
Berlin has one of the most developed vegan food scenes in the world, and is one of my favorite cities for the food, art and culture. This tour, led by a local food expert and well-known food blogger, takes you straight to the heart of the vegan food. Stops include a beloved Italian vegan bakery serving traditional pastries that are 100% plant-based, a vegan döner packed with fresh herbs and sauces, a vegan butcher with a proper tasting plate, and either a zero-waste bakery with artisanal focaccia or a modern pizzeria doing innovative vegan pizza topped with Italian black garlic. Each stop comes with the story of why it exists and what makes it worth your time.
Greece
Discover the vegan side of Athens
Athens is not on most people’s list of top vegan destinations. But, it should be. The guide has hand-selected the best plant-based restaurants in the city and their best individual dishes, so you’re getting a curated experience. On the tour, you’ll get eats like vegan souvlaki, moussaka, ice cream, and more. The tour adapts to your preferences and to whatever vegan events, markets, or meetups are happening in the city that day.
Aegina Town vegan meze tour — Saronic Islands
Meze is the Greek version of tapas, small shared dishes that anchor meals. This tour takes you through three traditional Greek tavernas on the Saronic Islands for a proper meze crawl paired with authentic Greek drinks. If you’re looking for a charming way to spend an afternoon in the Greek islands as a vegan traveler, this is it.
Santorini vegan food and wine private tour
Who would have thought Santorini has a vegan scene? This four-hour curated journey through Santorini’s culinary heritage is built entirely around plant-based eating. The tour includes local vegan dishes, premium Greek wines, and panoramic views, with tastings and lunch included.
3-day vegan private tour — Athens and Mykonos
For travelers who want a fully curated vegan Greece experience across multiple destinations, this three-day private tour covers Athens and Mykonos. It plays out kind of like a romance film – ancient history, sun-soaked beaches, whitewashed streets, and delicious vegan meals, designed for people who don’t want to piece it together on their own. Side note: if you’re hanging in Mykonos, you should stay at one of the best fully vegan hotels in the world.
Hungary
Vegan Hungarian food tour — Budapest
Traditional Hungarian cuisine is not really conducive to a plant-based diet. Thankfully, it exists and this food tour takes you to it. Guided by a licensed vegan chef, you’ll visit four establishments and try meatless, dairy-free versions of goulash, paprikash, and chimney cake at a bakery, a bistro, and two restaurants. If you’ve never been to Budapest, it’s one of the most stunning cities I’ve experienced. Going on a food tour here is a fantastic way to eat through the city and also get insight into its culture and traditional dishes.
India
Vegan food and walking tour — Old Delhi
India has one of the richest plant-based food traditions on earth, and Old Delhi is a vibrant place to start your culinary journey. Starting at Jama Masjid Metro Station, the tour moves on foot through the heritage quarters, sampling street food, passing the iconic Jama Masjid mosque, wandering into Asia’s largest spice market, and getting lost in the maze of tiny lanes lined with antique merchant mansions. It ends with a short bicycle rickshaw ride out to the main street. At $35, it is one of the most exceptional value food experiences on this entire list.
Indonesia
Jakarta vegetarian food tour with Old Town Square visit
Jakarta is a megacity with a deeply layered food culture, and this tour finds the plant-based thread running through it. Taste local vegetarian specialties at trusted food spots, visit Jakarta Old Town Square and the iconic Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, and get a feel for the city’s massive scale and character between bites. The tour ends with the option to continue to a well-known bar or rooftop spot, including Kita Rooftop Bar on the 36th floor of the Park Hyatt, at your own expense. If you’re bopping into Jakarta for a stop before/after Bali, definitely join this tour.
Italy
Rome vegan street food tour with local guide
Designed by Arianna Bonardi, an actress, content creator, and passionate animal rights advocate, this tour brings together food and history. You’ll learn how a classic Italian restaurant menu works for vegans, how to order in a traditional Roman trattoria, and how to spot the food traps. Along the way: plant-based supplì (those crispy fried rice balls), authentic thin-crust Roman-style pizza, carciofo alla giudia (the famous Jewish-style fried artichoke, naturally vegan), and dairy-free artisanal gelato. The route takes in Campo de’ Fiori and the narrow streets of Renaissance Rome. I’ve long been obsessed with Rome and love how vegan-friendly it has become since 2002 when I first visited.
Japan
Tokyo vegan and vegetarian private food tour
I’ve been in the throes of planning two two-week vegan Japan itineraries and know that it can be difficult to eat on the fly at non-vegan places because hidden animal ingredients like dashi show up. This private tour is built to take the guesswork entirely out of it. Your local guide navigates menus, confirms ingredients, and tailors every stop to your specific dietary needs. Your guide also helps with photos, safe snack shopping, and food souvenirs to take home. The tour route is customized to your location and the day’s crowds. Within 48 hours of booking, your assigned guide contacts you directly to discuss preferences.
Vegan Tokyo food tour — ramen and sweets evening walk
I love ramen, and I love sweets, so if there’s an evening tour built around those two things, sign me up. The tour shares where to go for ramen and sweets. Plus, after eating, it wraps up with a relaxed night walk to Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple, which makes for some of the best photography of the evening. The guide keeps the cultural commentary casual and friendly, and at the end you get a personalized list of vegan-friendly restaurants and hidden spots to use for the rest of your stay. Offered in Spanish and English. If you want help beyond that list, I’ve planned two vegan itineraries for Japan to start 2026, and can create a custom itinerary for you, too. Apply at vegantravelplanner.com.
Korea
Vegan and vegetarian Korean market adventure — Gwangjang Market, Seoul
Gwangjang Market is one of Seoul’s most iconic food destinations and can be difficult to navigate as a vegan tourist. Led by a professional chef who has personally selected over 15 dishes to represent a wide range of plant-based Korean market food, this is the only tour of its kind in Korea. Gluten-free options available on request. If you’re eating your way through Seoul, this is where to start.
Seoul vegan Michelin experience — temple, tea, and fine dining
I’m a sucker for Michelin dining around the world. And, this tour connects Seoul’s Michelin-level vegan dining with the spiritual and aesthetic side of the city. You start with Buddhist temple-inspired vegan cuisine (one of my favorites!) at a top-rated restaurant, take a walk through a central Seoul temple, and finish at a traditional vegan café for Korean tea and desserts like Yakgwa and Hangwa. It’s guided by a local foodie expert.
Mexico
Mexico City vegan and vegetarian street food adventure
Grab some comfortable shoes, because on this tour, you’re walking around 4.5–5 km on foot through four CDMX neighborhoods, with stops at minority-owned businesses, street food stalls, and family-run spots. On the menu: vegan tacos with chicharron, al pastor, and suadero, plus quesadillas, tlacoyos, sopes, tortas de milanesa, vegan seafood, and churros. You’ll hop on public transportation and travel like a local. It ends in Zona Rosa, the city’s most vibrant party neighborhood. This list has about 40 vegan food tours on it, and this one is one of the most comprehensive.
Tulum vegan walking food tour
The Tulum vegan food tour takes you down small streets, to hidden gems, urban art, local fruit markets, and traditional Mexican food. If you’re spending time in Tulum and want to understand the food culture beyond the Instagram-famous beachside restaurants, this is the tour.
Playa del Carmen vegan food walking tour
From a classic fruit market with exotic produce to small authentic eateries serving Yucatec dishes, ceviche, and tacos, this tour moves through Playa del Carmen’s food culture with a professional guide who knows where the good stuff is. If you want to get out of the hotel zone and eat staples made vegan, this is it.
Vegan markets tour — Oaxaca
Oaxaca’s culinary tradition is one of the most complex and celebrated in all of Mexico, and its markets are the place to understand why. This tour connects you directly with producers and vendors committed to sustainable practices, from fresh produce to traditional dishes, across the markets that define Oaxacan food culture. While you’re in Oaxaca, also check out my friend’s ethical travel company, Where Sidewalks End. They’re offering culturally immersive, empowering and responsible tours, designed to teach and deliver a deeper understanding of the area (although not all are vegan-friendly). If you’re there for Day of the Dead, be sure to book well in advance.
No meat, just heat — Ensenada vegan bar hop
Every restaurant and bar on this tour is personally vetted for plant-based food, creative drinks, food safety, and hospitality. The curated evening takes you to Ensenada’s best hidden gems. If you want to eat and drink their way through a Mexican coastal town as a vegan, this one’s for you.
Peru
Lima vegan Peruvian food tour
Lima is regularly considered one of the top food cities in the world. This tour shows that in a city like Lima, you can still eat vegan. Come hungry because it features eight hand-selected restaurants and a whopping 14 vegan dishes. Highlights include fish-free ceviche, quinoa dishes, and other Peruvian classics fully translated into plant-based form, all in the Barranco neighborhood. A local guide provides context on both the food and the sights between stops.
Portugal
Lisbon vegan food and culture walking tour
When I was in Lisbon in 2018, I was delighted at all the vegan options there. And, it’s only gotten better since. Lisbon’s food culture is built around a handful of iconic dishes, and this tour finds every single one of them in a fully plant-based version. Starting in Largo Camões, the city’s bohemian heart, you’ll stop at a local pastry shop for a warm, flaky vegan Pastel de Nata, visit Bertrand Bookstore (the oldest operating bookshop in the world, harking back to 1732), try a creative plant-based bite at Organi in Chiado that you won’t find on any other tour, and then settle in for a proper vegan Bacalhau com Natas (or Vegan Francesinha) at Kong. It ends in Rossio with a Ginjinha, Lisbon’s legendary sour cherry liqueur, sipped the traditional way at a family-run bar.
Rwanda
Gourmet vegan fine dining experience — Kigali
When I visited Rwanda in 2010, I wasn’t vegan, but I also didn’t eat a lot of meat so my food revolved mostly around french fries. Oh, how times have changed. Now, you can treat yourself to a six-course tasting menu set in one of Rwanda’s premier restaurants with dishes built around the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The chef personally introduces each course and explains the ingredients and inspiration behind it. Rooted in sustainability and responsible sourcing, your tasting supports local farmers and ethical practices with every plate. At $35, it is an extraordinary value for what it is. Kigali’s emergence as a culinary destination makes me delighted, and I think this tour will delight you.
Saint Lucia
Castries market tour and vegan feast experience
Explore St. Lucia’s capital, Castries, with a market tour and vegan feast experience. One of the only dedicated vegan food experiences available in the Caribbean, this gives you a glimpse into the island’s produce culture and plant-based culinary traditions. If you’re spending time in Saint Lucia and want to eat beyond the resort, this is where to start.
Slovakia
Vegan Bratislava food tour
Bratislava is compact, beautiful, and worth a dedicated visit. This small-group tour takes you to popular and lesser-known eateries to taste traditional plant-based Slovak dishes. You’ll hit up four different eateries and learn what to look for in terms of sustainable locally made products throughout the city.
Thailand
Thai vegan Bangkok with expert guide — Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok’s only official guided vegan Thai food tour of Sukhumvit Road is led by an expert who knows every vendor personally. Every stop on this route of the famous road introduces you to community leaders in the Big Mango’s healthy eating and plant-based scene. Tastings range from street food to contemporary green restaurants, giving you a full picture of how the city’s vegan food culture actually works rather than just where to find a dish. After living in Thailand for three years, I’d hop on this tour in a minute because the landscape of dining is constantly changing. You never know what you’ll discover.
Turkey
Private guided vegan tour of Istanbul
Istanbul, which straddles Europe and Asia, has some of the most delicious vegan and vegetarian food in the world, if you know where to find it. This private tour is fully customized and takes you off the beaten path to foodie hotspots like Kadikoy Carsisi and Istiklal Caddesi. At the end, you walk away with personalized food recommendations for the rest of your time in the city. For a city as complex and at times hectic, a private guide makes an enormous difference.
United Kingdom
Plant Power vegan food tour — Camden, London
Camden is already one of London’s most food-forward neighborhoods, and this tour leans fully into what makes it great for plant-based eaters. A local guide takes you through dim sum, pizza, meat-free fried chicken, and more, with stories about each stop and the broader culinary culture of this part of the city. I lived in London for a bit, and the vegan scene in the Big Smoke is massive. Discovering the vegan eats in one neighborhood is definitely a start of the vegan exploration, but there’s a lot to see.
Vegan food tour — Brighton
Brighton has long been one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the UK (and one of my favorite, thanks to its beach, winding roads dotted with shops and food, and its music history). This tour, run by Eatwith (the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences), takes full advantage of everything this town has to offer. Food samples change every time, keeping the experience fresh for repeat visitors. The tour also touches on Brighton’s history with the vegan movement itself, since the Vegan Society coined the term in 1944. A local host, hand-selected by Eatwith, guides the whole thing.
United States
Vegan eats in the East Village — New York City
I’ve lived in New York City for almost five years, and let me tell you, I still have places to go and eat at. Thankfully, Vegan Tours NYC has you covered at least in terms of a few neighborhoods, with their walking tours. Starting with a stop at the Union Square Greenmarket, the tour moves deeper into the East Village for around five tastings of savory and sweet dishes and led by guides who share stories not only of the food, but iconic history of the Village. I’ve been on this tour and still regale anyone who comes to visit and walk around the neighborhood with the fun facts I learned while on it.
Vegan French Quarter food tour — New Orleans
New Orleans is a city where food is identity, and this tour makes the case that plant-based eating belongs fully in that conversation. A licensed local guide leads a small group through locally owned restaurants in the French Quarter that are redefining Southern vegan cuisine. You’re getting a full vegan meal here complete with featured vegan beer or soda. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of NOLA and what makes it such a special place.
San Diego vegan food tour
San Diego has a great vegan food scene, and this tour gives you the scoop on where to go. If you’re looking for an introduction to San Diego’s vegan options, this tour delivers.
Plant-based in Pike Place food tour — Seattle
Pike Place Market is one of the most dynamic food destinations in the Pacific Northwest, and navigating it as a plant-based eater can feel overwhelming. Enter the Pike Place food tour which curates the best vegan stops in the market into a tasting menu. Along the way, you’re introduced to the locals shaping the market’s food culture, and connecting the experience to Seattle’s agricultural identity and Washington’s role in artisanal cuisine.
Uzbekistan
Tashkent vegan street food tour
Your guides are vegans who grew up in Tashkent, a meat-heavy city, and spent years finding the best plant-based street food the city had to offer. This tour covers two markets, one in the traditional old town and one in the busy city center, along with walks, stories, photos, and conversations about the city.
Vietnam
Vegan street food stories of Hanoi
This walking tour through Hanoi’s best local vegan-friendly street food spots featured spots handpicked by expert foodies. Between bites, you’ll cover the history of Vietnam, the story of the Vietnamese language, and hidden gems in the Old Quarter including the smallest and longest alley, a local market, and the lives of locals. On the menu: banh da chay, vegetarian Vietnamese bread, sugarcane juice, noodle salad, local doughnuts, papaya salad, the famous Vietnamese fresh beer (bia hoi), dessert, and more.
Vegan walking tour — Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Before I get into the tour itself, I have to give it up to the guide who wrote the marketing page for it. It’s whimsical description sol me immediately, describing it as following sounds and scents and stories wherever they lead that day, sitting on tiny stools, and sharing food with strangers who stop feeling like strangers. On the tour, you can expect ca ri dê (vegan coconut curry), crackly spring rolls, taro in sweet coconut, warm banana pudding, exotic fruits, smoky noodles, sizzling banh xeo, soft dumplings, crispy rice cakes, and pandan jelly with coconut milk, all in hidden alleys and corners of Saigon.
Danang vegan eats
Danang gets overlooked in favor of Hanoi and Saigon, but its food culture is its own thing. This tour shows you the other side of Vietnamese cuisine through vegan versions of dishes like pho and banh xeo (the crispy sizzling pancake), prepared the traditional way and tasted in the places that have been doing it for decades.
FAQ: vegan food tours around the world
Yes. A knowledgeable guide who has personally vetted every stop takes all the guesswork out of eating vegan in a new city. You discover spots you’d likely never find on your own, understand the food culture more deeply, and eat better than you would navigating solo. For vegan travelers, a food tour is a shortcut to the best a city has to offer.
Hard to say! It’s based on your taste. These are the tours which stood out to me.
The Old Delhi vegan food and walking tour and the Kigali vegan fine dining experience both start at $35 per person. The Hanoi vegan street food tour starts at $36.
Nope! Tours welcome anyone who’s curious about plant-based eating, wants to explore a city’s food culture, or simply enjoys great food. Several of the tour descriptions explicitly note they’re open to non-vegans.
Every tour on this list links directly to a booking page through GetYourGuide or Viator, both of which are trusted, well-established platforms with verified reviews and easy cancellation policies.
Bring your appetite! And, wear comfortable shoes. Let your guide know in advance about any allergies beyond standard vegan restrictions (nuts, gluten, soy) so they can route accordingly. Most tours handle the rest.
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