Welcome to Taste of Tours

Love Food? Love Travel?
So Do We!

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why Taste of Tours?

We pride ourselves on creating tours that are a real taste of place.  You will have experiences you could not have as an independent traveller, get insights into the country/region, culture and people from our expert local guides plus of course taste some amazing food all in the company of like-minded people!  

Our tours are strictly small groups (maximum 12 guests) allowing us to enjoy small local restaurants and experiences large tour groups could not.  Our small groups are also a wonderful way to make friends and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow travellers.

All our tours are lead by a passionate Kiwi hosts who loves food and travel.  Their knowledge and care will ensure this is not just another tour but a wonderful experience!

If you have any questions, you can check out our FAQ section HERE.

SOUTH AUSTRLIA

15-20TH oCT 2025 WITH mAT mCLEAN & eASTER 2026 WITH jULIA cLARKE

FROM $4550pp - twin share INCLUDING FLIGHTS

PUGLIA (just 6 spaces left)

28th September - 4th October 2026

Cost $7495pp (twin share)

Croatia (just 8 spaces left)

19th June -1st July 2026 WITH Julie Le Clerc & VICKI Ravlich-Horan

Cost – $11,9750 pp - twin share (Single supplement $1695)

Mexico

21st -30th March 2026

$7995 pp twin share

Emilia Romagna

11-16 jUNE 2026

$6550pp twin share

Sri Lanka

13-24 July 2026

WITH eMMA gALLOWAY

SICILY

20-30 SEPTEMBER 2025- jUST 3 SPACES LEFT!

$8995pp - twin share

what our guests say about taste of tours..

The small group experience is the best way to travel. The cooking class experience was excellent, it was a lovely way to spend the day and eat the fruits of our labour over a leisurely lunch with nice wine – Kate Franchi, Taste of South Australia 2024
We had a wonderful 6 days in South Australia with Vicki from Nourish. Our tour included a fantastic variety of wine and food tastings , and a personal highlight was the day we spent at Casa Carboni with Fiona and Matteo cooking up an Italiano storm and sitting down to a long lunch enjoying the results of our time in the kitchen . Thanks Vicki, a lovely way to spend Easter. – Shalley Attwood, Taste of South Australia 2024
I was apprehensive about joining a group tour as have ever been in a group before, but it was a perfect size and really enjoyable. It was so great to not to have to think about any planning and just enjoy the range of experiences. - Sharon Whitaker, Taste of South Australia 2024
Highlights for me were the Cook Schools. The Farmers Markets were fantastic to see all the local produce. The wineries had amazing history and the food and restaurants we visited had beautiful food. The company was great and we had lots of laughs. Very well organised. – Judy Cowie, Taste of South Australia 2024
Wow what a way to explore Sicily - The small and intermit nature of the trip made it extra special. A perfect way to explore the island of Sicily with passionate knowledgeable local guide, supremely organized tour leaders and equally passionate adventurers and foodies. Be prepared for an action packed week that really does showcase the diverse landscape and cultural offerings of Sicily. – Mandy Jarvis, Taste of Sicily 2023
Loved it Vicki. We had so many different experiences and tastings which I would never have experienced on an individual trip. – Ngaire Wilkinson, Taste of Sicily 2023
There is something great about a small group of kiwis, somewhere in the world, enjoying a country and it's experiences from the security of their group. Sicily was all about DOP, and boy did we get a good taste. I so appreciated that we were on a food trip, but Rosario made sure we appreciated the historical context of the island and the wonderful food stories that came out of that history. Think of those salt pans, dating back to 2 centuries before Christ! – Andra Neeley, Taste of Sicily 2023
Trip of a lifetime! The repartee, knowledge humour, respect was perfect. Nothing seemed to be too much so that at all times I felt included and valued. Superb! – Kathy Colville, Taste of Sicily 2023
Vicki's local knowledge was great and her expertise in all matters food and wine related added another level. This is a tour that opens up experiences not normally available due to the knowledge of the local guide. So many wonderful experiences. – Kay Schulda, Taste of Sicily 2023
The Taste of Sicily Tour Oct 23 was fabulous. The history, ancient buildings, great food and wine and weather, people and culture made for such an amazing trip. I'd highly recommend! – Pip Purvis, Taste of Sicily 2023
I felt extremely well looked after, and you all certainly went that extra mile for us each day. – Kathy Ashby, Taste of Sicily 2023
Vicki's love of food came through in every conversation we had, and I envy her doing what she does......although I am sure I would come home waddling like a duck having tried all the wonderful food on offer. – Linda xx Taste of Sicily Tour 2024
osario's mission to have people fall in love with Sicily just as he has as someone who lives there, succeeded. I am in love with Sicily. His beautiful stories, personal anecdotes and profound knowledge of the history and people of Sicily was a highlight of this awesome tour.
Vicki was an understated tour guide who knew her stuff on foods and the ways of Sicilians - loved her infectious laugh and storytelling. Marijke van Basten Batenburg, Taste of Sicily 2024
A trip of a lifetime! Amazing fun filled days, superb meals, wines and oils, educational tours, fun and time to relax, all thrown into one package. Vicki’s enthusiasm for food, wine and travel is incredible and she shares it with everyone. A trip where strangers become friends. Jennie Gallagher, Taste of Sicily 2024

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