15 Hikes with Food & Drink Worth Lacing Up For

1.The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,120 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Gran Canaria’s volcanic interior with guides such as Víctor, Daylos, Celeste, and Angélica. Visit Bandama, Cruz de Tejeda, and Roque Nublo, enjoy a Canarian-French lunch, and finish with sunset and honey rum at Pico de Las Nieves.

“I had the best day. Met some lovely people from all over Europe on the tour. The food was lovely. The staff was lovely. Lots of fascinating information about the island.”

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2.Catania: Etna Nature Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 502 reviews · from $45

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna with a multilingual guide such as Enzo, Simone, or Giuseppe. Walk around the Silvestri craters, enter a lava cave with helmet and lamp, then taste honey, olive oil, wine, jams, and liqueurs at a local farm. Cable car and 4x4 access cost extra.

“Ended up getting a private tour (since it’s the past the holidays and low season). Our guide, Andrea, was phenomenal… so knowledgeable about Etna, Catania, Sicily (in general), and volcanos! He answered all of our various questions and spoke English really well. We decided to do the cable car option ($30 each) and then trek ourselves to the crater created during the 2001 eruption (instead of the Jeeps which would have been another $38 each)… very happy with that decision since clouds rolled in blocking the Jeep’s panorama viewpoint. I am young but not the most fit, however, Andrea’s pace allowed me to ascend slowly without feeling rushed. It wasn’t…”

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3.From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Join David of Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a four-and-a-half-hour small-group outing from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, learn about local plants and animals, enjoy seasonal drinks and biscuits, and finish with homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish fire camp.

“This an absolute must do! David was a brilliant guide - super informative, punctual and the included food / drink were homemade and delicious! Thank You David”

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4.Cruz del Carmen: Hiking in Anaga with Local Food Products

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $65

Meet at Cruz del Carmen for a 3.5-hour guided hike through Anaga’s laurel forest and toward Taborno’s volcanic dome. Guides such as Cao and Aaron explain local plants, island history, and traditional uses before a tasting of Canarian food. Expect steep sections, mountain views, and possible drizzle.

“Aaron was our guide and he was terrific. He has great knowledge of the area and showed us things we wouldn’t have known about. He quickly changed between Spanish and English since we had a mixed group. He also pointed out lots of plants in the wild that are daily used in cooking. We had a great tasting over lunch in a local restaurant as well. We would recommend Aaron and the Anaga hike! The return is uphill but Aaron set a relaxed pace that allowed our group to complete the hike with ease.”

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5.From Syracuse: Mount Etna Guided Morning Hike & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $105

Travel from Syracuse to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Hike around the Silvestri Craters at 2,000 meters, enter a lava cave with helmets and lights, then taste Sicilian food, wine, oils, cheeses, and liqueurs at a traditional farm. Guides such as Federico, Lorenzo, and Simone bring Etna to life.

“Federico was an excellent guide, his driving has to be complemented on as, despite the appalling condition of some of the roads, the journey felt safe and secure. On Etna he was able to explain and describe the formation and changes over time. We were never rushed and always felt that we were in safe hands. Returning to Siracusa via a stop to sample local produce meant that we got back to our pickup point relaxed. Highly recommended.”

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6.Freiburg: Veni, vidi, vino – wine hike and tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 2h 30m · from $81

Join a German-speaking wine guide, such as Evi or Katja, for a 150-minute walk up Freiburg’s Schlossberg. You’ll ride the Schlossbergbahn, taste four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery, and finish near Freiburg’s old town with wide views across the Rheingraben.

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7.Tuscany Hiking Tour from Siena Including Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Meet at Siena railway station for a gentle 7 to 8-kilometer walk along the Via Francigena. Guides such as Keko, Giovanni, Francesco, and Alessia explain local history, plants, and wine before a tasting of three or four organic wines in Monteriggioni. Return transport is included.

“The hike was lovely and the host Giovanni was excellent. We enjoyed the hike despite the rain. For the price, the wine tasting and “lunch” at the end were a bit underwhelming.”

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8.Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $310

Travel from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier for a guided walk among blue ice, crevasses, and towering walls. Crampons, snacks, water, and snow pants are supplied. Expect an active day, uneven ground, and roughly two hours each way in the van, followed by a short Palmer stop and local honey and wine visit.

“Great tour of the enormous glacier, we learned a lot of interesting facts from Frank our glacier tour guide. Frank was patient with our group as some people had an easier time with the terrain than others. Things to note, it is cold there even in July, wear layers including a winter jacket, wear hiking shoes or boots even though they give you crampons, and know that the terrain isn’t even. All that being said, we loved the hike and would do it again. BTW, my husband and I are both over 60 yrs old. The honey and “wine” tasting were definitely not the highlight of the trip.”

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9.The Sedona Experience – Hiking, Lunch and Wine Tasting (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

This private, 12-hour outing combines a moderate Sedona hike, a sit-down Uptown lunch, free time for shopping, and wine flights at two Page Springs vineyards. Guides such as Luis, Katie, and Sean tailor the day to your pace and interests, with pickup available from selected hotels.

“We had an amazing time! We were assigned a tour guide named Luis who showed us an amazing time. He shared with us information about the history in the Sedona area . We had lunch at the Vault in town which was great as well. Highly recommend and would do it again!”

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10.4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $55

Join a small group hike up Geumjeongsan, Busan’s highest mountain, with guides such as Junwoo, Jun, HugYou, or Duyeol. After 8 to 9 kilometers on foot, sit down at a simple village pocha for makgeolli, tofu, pancakes, noodles, and local conversation.

“HugYou was an amazing guide. I had really great conversations with him and the other person on the hike. The views of the city were really great and the rice wine and food we had in the village after was some of the best I had on my trip. Highly recommend this if you want to do something that gets you out of the city.”

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11.Busan: Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Hidden Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 4h 30m · from $50

Meet Hug You or a fellow local guide at Oncheonjang Station for a 4-hour hike on Geumjeongsan. Walk 8 to 9 kilometers to scenic peaks and old fortress paths, then share makgeolli, tofu, and Korean side dishes in a mountain village. Expect a friendly group of up to 10, English guidance, and some steep sections.

“I liked the whole Trip. We took a short Hike to two different viewpoints. The Tourguides were really nice. We laughed and had a lot of fun. The Makgeolli and the food was so good. When I come back someday, I have to go on this tour again.”

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12.Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $84

Start near Michigan Avenue at 11:30 a.m. with a guide such as Mickey, Brooke, or Julia, then walk through Millennium Park, State Street, the Palmer House, and Christkindlmarket. Expect substantial Chicago food samples, holiday sights, hot cider, and an optional three-sample craft beer upgrade for guests age 21 and older.

“This was mine and my husband's first time visiting Chicago together. I came to visit the Christkindlmarket, and I chose the Holiday Hike tour for its combination of food tastings and tour of the city. The food was full servings so quite filling after viRead more”

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13.Nature Trail, Tram & Rum Tasting at Harrison’s Cave by Chukka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $145

Spend about four and a half hours at Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park with hotel pickup, a nature trail, bird aviary, electric tram ride, light Barbadian lunch, and rum tasting. Guides including Gabriel, Che, Kyle, and Rico bring the cave and Mount Gay story to life.

“Everything was awesome. We would definitely do this again. The cave tour was great. The food was great. The bird expo was the best. The rum tour was also great.”

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14.Night Hike, Wine Tasting, and Greek Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $182

Join an English-speaking guide, including Anastasis or Anastasios, for a 1.5 to 2-hour evening walk from Fira toward Imerovigli. Watch the sunset, see Santorini lit at night, taste four local wines, including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, then share a traditional Greek dinner before your hotel transfer.

“A great tour, felt like a perfect small group and we were regularly checked in with as to how we were getting along! Very informative and interesting throughout. An engaging tour guide who both led and harboured conversation. Delicious meal and wines to finish off too, with a range of fantastic dishes to share.”

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15.Path of the Gods Hike with Tasting Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · from $129

Meet near Sorrento’s Piazza Tasso for a guided hike along the Path of the Gods. Expect about 3.5 hours on a medium-difficulty trail, sweeping views toward Capri and Punta Campanella, trekking poles, and a local tasting at a shepherd’s refuge.

“Transportation was nice and having an experienced guide to explain the hike and sites was amazing. Use of hiking stick was helpful. Going to the shepards home was a highlight. A magical experience! Very well organized!”

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