Discover Europe’s rich culture and history through Kensington’s curated Food & Wine Collection tours, where Destination Experts and private guides will accompany you as you uncork local wines and hunt for truffles in Italy, taste your way through San Sebastián’s tapas and even sample fresh oysters off a private boat in Croatia. Here are some of our favorite Kensington culinary tours.
Barcelona's Gothic Quarter comes to life with the context Kensington guides provide.
Barcelona to Bilbao: A Spanish Culinary Journey
Take seven days to discover Spain from a different perspective on this Kensington tour. Not only will you explore the iconic landmarks of Barcelona with your private guide, but you’ll also get the chance to experience Spain authentically through its cuisine. Picture yourself walking around La Boqueria, selecting ingredients with a master chef, then cooking paella in a private hands-on class. Explore Bilbao’s Old Quarter, take a guided food walk through the city and taste Basque pintxos paired with local txakoli wine. Every day, your Destination Expert will arrange exclusive dining selections to elevate your Spain journey.
Kensington can show you the best hidden-gem views.
Perfect Pairing: Lisbon, Marrakech & Atlas Peaks
Hear soulful Fado in Lisbon, drive the Atlantic coast to Cascais, then retreat to a traditional casbah in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco on this exclusive 9-day Kensington tour. In Marrakech, a local guide and a Moroccan chef will take you on a tour through Jemaa el Fna Square where you’ll taste decadent dishes and watch the carnival of life around you. A baker will teach you to make bread in a 400-year-old oven, overseeing your hands-on experience. Finish the journey at Kasbah Toubkal, in the High Atlas region, where lunch and dinner are a genuine Berber experience. There, you’ll indulge in seasonal meals prepared by chefs using fresh local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
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Northern Italy's wine country is nothing but indulgent.
Savoring Northern Italy: Barolo Wines & Bologna
Experience Milan, Turin, Cerretto Langhe and Bologna in a new way on this 10-day Kensington Northern Italy tour. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to uncork Barolo wine in its birthplace, then sample handmade pasta, cured ham and aged cheese on a guided Bologna food tour. Explore some of Italy’s most storied dining rooms with reservations at Del Cambio and Piazza Carignano to savor exquisitely crafted dishes that honor regional traditions while embracing modern techniques. Discover Turin through its markets, where food, trade and everyday life unfold in vibrant detail. Then, visit a Parmigiano dairy, balsamic estate and prosciutto house on a full-day Food Valley feast — all while staying in luxe city hotels and retreats, with exclusive dining experiences carefully curated by your Destination Expert.
History hums around you all throughout Croatia.
Exclusive Croatia: Island Retreats & Heritage Cities
Explore Dalmatian flavors on this 8-day Croatian culinary tour. Dine in the hills near Kozjak Mountain, where ancient vineyards frame the region’s storied wine heritage, with a private chef and master sommelier guiding you through six courses paired with regional wines. Wander through Stari Grad’s ancient agricultural landscape and indulge in a traditional lunch at a local estate, where authentic island flavors bring the heritage to life. On this exclusive Kensington tour, you’ll set sail on a private yacht through the Pakleni Islands, trace Hvar’s heritage towns, savor Peljesac’s finest wines and fresh Ston Bay oysters, and more.
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