The 11 Food Tours by Boat Locals Send You To

1.Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · from $250Our pick

Spend about eight hours circling St. John by boat, stopping to snorkel, see sea turtles and stingrays, and eat at Lime Out. Captain and first mate names vary, with past crews including Lacey, Sammy, Tara, Brandon, Dave, and Kevin. Drinks, gear, snacks, and a restroom are included, but lunch and gratuity are extra.

“Great day of snorkeling, food, and boating. Crew was great! They think of everything and make the trip fun!”

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2.Dubai: Premium Old Town, Street Food, Souks & Boat Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 262 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $37Best value

Walk through Al Seef and Al Fahidi with guides such as Hamza, Seef, Francis, or Islam Shady, stopping for Arabic coffee, dates, street food, and fresh juice. Cross Dubai Creek by abra, then explore the Spice and Gold Souks with practical bargaining advice.

“Tour was amazing, our Guide Hamza was so knowledgeable and approachable. Saw some beautiful sites and learned a lot. Would highly recommend for tourists and residents.”

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3.Polignano a Mare: Catamaran Tour with Aperitif & Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 249 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $63

Set out from Cala Ponte Marina with Almarano’s crew, including guides such as Magda, Daniele, and Vittoriana. Cruise beneath Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and the Hermit’s Rock, then stop at Cala Corvino for swimming, paddleboarding, Prosecco, and a generous Apulian aperitivo.

“I was traveling solo and lucked out with such a fun crew of people! I did the 5:30pm tour and it was a little windy but still so fun and warm. We had drinks, music, and great appetizers. We also got to paddle board into the caves! The staff was so friendly and cool. 10/10 recommend!”

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4.Guided Tour to Marble Mountains & Hoi An Walking Tour , Night Market, Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $96

Start at 2 pm with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle, then visit Marble Mountains, Hoi An’s old town, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and the lantern-lit Night Market. Guides such as Chang, Danny, Hoang, and Vy are praised for clear English, local insight, and flexible pacing.

“On holidays, some of the key parts of the advertised tour are not available. We were not advised of this but were still charged the full amount.”

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5.Sunset Sail Tour with Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Spend about 2.5 hours aboard the Cabo Mar, a power catamaran sailing from Cabo San Lucas. You’ll pass Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, the Arch, and Land’s End, then enjoy a Mexican taco buffet, open bar, sunset views, and dancing with the onboard DJ.

“Great music, very clean boat, fun crew and a gorgeous sunset! The cocktails kept flowing and the tacos were great.”

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6.Hoi An Night Market with Hoi an walking Tour , Colourful Lanterns, Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $85

Start with hotel pickup in Da Nang at 3 pm, then walk Hoi An’s old town with an English-speaking guide such as Chang, Ken, or Minh. Visit historic sights, ride a sampan on the Hoai River, release a lantern, and browse the night market before returning by private car.

“Very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Took us on a walk through the streets of Hoi An and explained the history”

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7.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $133

Meet a private English-speaking guide, such as Annie, Shirley, Roy, or Linda, for a three to four-hour evening of soup dumplings, lamb skewers, wontons, scallion pancakes, desserts, and drinks. Finish with a one-hour Huangpu River cruise and Bund views.

“Annie our guide was a fantastic person to share an evening with over eating to our hearts delight . She is charming well versed and enjoyable to be with - as if she were a long lost friend . You must do this tour”

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8.Marsa Alam:Sataya Reefs Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $90

Travel from Marsa Alam to Sataya Reef, also called Dolphin House, for two guided snorkeling sessions, colorful coral, and a chance to swim near wild spinner dolphins. The $90 trip includes transfers, equipment, lunch, drinks, shaded seating, and a sun deck, but the journey is long and dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“It was really nice, 😍 everyone on the boat was super friendly”

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9.Da Nang By Night: Seafood dinner, night market and cruise trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $39

Spend three hours exploring Da Nang after dark with an English-speaking guide and motorbike driver. Eat seafood, visit the night market, see Dragon Bridge and Love Bridge, then take a 45-minute Han River cruise with live music. Pickup, helmets, dinner, and one drink are included.

“Riding the motorbike and navigating around DaNang traffic was such an exciting experience! In addition, the night market and the cruise along the river to watch the Dragon Bridge show was fantastic! Very highly recommended!”

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10.HoiAn Walking Tours Night market, Colourful Lanterns, Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $60

Spend about four hours exploring Hoi An with a private guide, from the Japanese Covered Bridge and Tan Ky House to Nguyen Hoang Street Night Market. Dinner and a lantern boat ride are included, with pickup offered. Confirm the exact start time, since the schedule lists both 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

“Lovely tour guide, and great experience. Lantern boat ride was beautiful and the food was good. Thank you for a nice night”

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11.Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $121

Meet your English-speaking guide at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai for a four-hour private evening outing. Taste xiaolongbao, dumplings, skewers, noodles, sweets, and drinks on Fuzhou Road, stroll the illuminated Bund, then take a one-hour Huangpu River cruise. VIP seats and private-car service cost extra.

“Our tour guide and driver were amazing! They made sure we were well taken care of for the entirety of the tour. Our guide gave us a glimpse into Chinese culture and talked to us about her life in Shanghai. The cruise itself was good (it’s a ferry with 300-400 people). The lights were worth it. The food afterwards was delicious!”

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