# Authentic Culinary Tours 'FoodieTrip' Culinary Experiences Let Travelers Eat Like Locals By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-08-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodietrip-culinary References: [angel.co](https://angel.co/foodietrip) & [foodietrip](https://www.foodietrip.com/) FoodieTrip culinary experiences ensure travelers eat like locals with its exclusive packages. FoodieTrips use local guides to lead travelers through [unique food tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-food-gems). These tours range in price from $30 to $1,000 depending on the location and experience chosen. These [culinary adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club) ensure that travelers don't have to eat at tourist traps or inauthentic eateries. From experiences like brunch in Brooklyn to a traditional dinner in Seoul, there is an experience for every palate. Some FoodieTrip culinary tours can last for several days for those seeking a truly immersive experience. This [sharing economy site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dineit) uses a thorough vetting process to ensure its guides are highly qualified and knowledgeable. Guides and tours are rated online so potential guests can gauge the experience beforehand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Authentic Culinary Experiences:** Create immersive culinary experiences that allow travelers to eat like locals and avoid tourist traps. - **Sharing Economy in Travel:** Leverage the sharing economy model to connect travelers with local guides for unique food tours. - **Vetting and Rating Systems:** Develop thorough vetting processes and rating systems to ensure high-quality and knowledgeable guides for culinary tours. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism:** Integrate authentic culinary tours into the travel and tourism industry to offer unique experiences for food-loving travelers. - **Sharing Economy:** Utilize the sharing economy concept in the travel industry by connecting travelers with local guides for curated culinary experiences. - **Online Review and Rating Platforms:** Build online platforms that facilitate ratings and reviews for culinary tour guides to help travelers make informed decisions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-culinary-experiences.md) - [Culinary-Focused Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-tours.md) - [Expert-Paired Prague Food Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prague-food-pairing-tours.md) - [Cultural Dining Discovery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authfoodmaps.md) - [Unique City-Based Culinary Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-tours.md) - [Immersive Chinese Culinary Productions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-china.md) - [Curated Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaido.md) - [Exclusive Culinary Road Trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-culinary-road-trip.md) - [Curated Travel Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travely.md)