About Us

Every city has a secret. Ours is the food.

Secret Food Tours is the world's leading food tour operator, running guided culinary walking tours across more than 120 cities on six continents. Founded in London in 2013 by Nicolas Jacquart and Oliver Mernick-Levene , the company offers 200+ tours and welcomes over 400,000 guests every year, with more than 100,000 five-star reviews from travelers worldwide.

What is a Secret Food Tours experience?

Each tour is a guided walking experience lasting two to four hours, led by a local guide with deep knowledge of the city's food culture. Small groups visit multiple food stops in a single or multiple nearby neighbourhoods, eating dishes that reflect the area's culinary history and local culture. Every tour includes a Secret Dish or location, a highlight chosen that isn't revealed until guests arrive at the stop.

Tours are available for individuals, couples, families, and private groups. Corporate and private tour options are available in all cities.

Where does Secret Food Tours operate?

Secret Food Tours runs tours across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Cities include London, Paris, New York, Montreal, Rome, Barcelona, Tokyo, Bangkok, and more than 115 others.

What awards has Secret Food Tours won?

In 2025, Secret Food Tours ranked #14 on the Sunday Times 100 list of the UK's fastest-growing private companies and #18 on the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. TripAdvisor named three Secret Food Tours experiences in its global Best of the Best Things to Do: the Montreal Mile End Food Tour (#12 in the world), the New York City Food Tour (#13 in the world), and the Paris Montmartre and Notre Dame Food Tour (#18 in the world).

How are Secret Food Tours reviewed & rated?

Secret Food Tours has received over 100,000 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide and Google. The company has been featured by the New York Times, Forbes, BBC Good Food, and the Travel Channel, among many others.