Where to Walk: the 15 Best Hikes with Food & Drink Worldwide

1.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Catania to Etna with a guide such as Salvatore, Eduardo, or Lorenzo. Taste honey, olive oil, wine, and local treats, then visit Grotta dei Tre Livelli and walk among craters near Rifugio Sapienza. The sunset is weather dependent, and the high slopes can be cold and windy.

“Alessandro was really knowledgable about the history of Etna and its various eruptions. He took time to find out a little about the people on his tour and was very attentive. The tour was an amazing experience and Alessandro answered everyone’s questions really clearly. His English is excellent and he is a real asset to your tours. Thank you again Alessandro for an incredible experience”

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

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

Spend a full day exploring Gran Canaria’s volcanic interior with guides such as Víctor, Daylos, Celeste, and Angélica. You’ll visit Bandama, Cruz de Tejeda, Roque Nublo, and Pico de Las Nieves, with local tastings, a Canarian-French lunch, guide-taken photos, and honey rum at sunset. The Roque Nublo walk is moderately challenging.

“A fantastic day out going into the interior of the island and learning about its history and geography with jaw dropping scenery and views of the volcanoes and scenery The lunch and wine were great and our hike just about right being not too strenuous but more than a stroll The day culminated with a view of a wonderful sunset from the island’s highest point”

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3.trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Spend seven hours exploring Etna Park in a group of up to eight. Walk inactive craters and lava fields, enter Grotta Lunga with a helmet and lamp, then taste honey, olive oil, wines, jams, and liqueurs near Ragalna. Guides such as Lorenzo, Carmelo, Tommaso, and Enzo bring the volcano to life in several languages.

“Interesting trip, guide is very friendly and provided many history of Catania and Mt Etna. highly recommended.”

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4.Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

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

Leave Helsinki with guide David for a small-group hike in Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, spot berries, mushrooms, trees, and animal tracks, then enjoy seasonal drinks, Finnish biscuits, and homemade mushroom soup at a laavu. Winter may bring snowshoes and frozen lakes; summer can include a lake swim.

“It was good experience. actually before booking this tour I’ll go there alone. maybe I might be lost. haha so it was good and also I got soup the nature was amazing. thank you”

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

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

Meet your guide at Mirador Cruz del Carmen for a 3.5-hour hike toward Taborno and its volcanic dome. You’ll walk through Anaga’s laurel forest, pause for views over the northeast coast, hear about local plants and pre-Hispanic uses, then enjoy a tasting of Canarian food. Guides including Cao and Aaron lead in English, Spanish, French, or German.

“Very well organized. Experienced and knowledgable guide. Good interaction.”

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6.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. Walk around the Silvestri Craters at 2,000 meters, enter Grotta dei Tre Livelli with helmet and headlamp, then taste Sicilian cheeses, oils, jams, olives, and other local products near Ragalna. Optional cable-car access and wine tasting cost extra.

“Our guide, SIMONE, was excellent throughout. His knowledge of Sicily, Sicilian culture, vulcanology, history, mythology, not to mention music and food, was immense, and he vividly explained everything about which we were curious throughout the excursion. He was attentive to physical and psychological safety and wellbeing throughout.”

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

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

Join a German-speaking guide, possibly Evi or Katja, for a 150-minute wine walk up Freiburg’s Schlossberg. Ride the Schlossbergbahn, taste four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery, and learn about local vineyards, wine production, and the hill’s past. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and clothing for changing weather.

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8.Mount Etna Sunset Trekking with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

Travel from central Catania to Mount Etna with a naturalist guide, stopping at old lava flows, Valle del Bove, Silvestri Craters, and Piano Vetore. The easy walks reach about 2,000 meters, and the day ends with Etna wine, Sicilian snacks, and sunset views. Guides Renato and Antonio are known for warm, informed hosting.

“Renato is friendly, passionate and very knowledgeable, we had a great afternoon on Mount Etna, we did it with our 6-month old, and Renato was very accommodating. We brought our car seat, and things worked out well. There is always a fair bit of driving with Etna tours though (some bumpy) which not all babies can handle patiently. We had a really good time, and recommend Renato's tour 100%!”

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

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

Spend about eight and a half hours traveling from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier, walking across blue ice, crevasses, and uneven glacial ground with a trained guide. Crampons and snow pants are provided. The trip includes Glenn Highway scenery, a Palmer stop for supplies, and a brief local honey and wine visit. Guides may include Dan, Bennett, Madison, Frank, or Taylor.

“A fascinating tour. I learned a lot about glaciers and Alaska in general, and got plenty of exercise in the process. The van driver and glacier guide were both personable and informative.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $55

Meet your local guide at Oncheonjang Station for a 8 to 9 km hike on Geumjeongsan. After forest trails and lookout points, settle into a small mountain village pocha for makgeolli, tofu, seafood pancake, noodles, and locally grown side dishes. Guides such as Junwoo, HugYou, and Duyeol adjust the pace for small groups.

“Lovely hike with a great guide and guests. Unexpected mountain lunch along with the wine makes this superb value.”

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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 one of his guides at Oncheonjang Station for a 2.5 to 3 hour hike on Geumjeongsan. You will visit quiet viewpoints and mountain paths, then eat local dishes and drink makgeolli in a village at about 800 meters. Small groups, English guidance, and photos make this a social way to see a less-touristed side of Busan.

“Thoughtful and patient young chap. Very friendly and pleasant guide to enjoy the beautiful mountain hike!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $84

Walk central Chicago with a local guide such as Mickey, Brooke, Julia, or Lillian, stopping for deep-dish pizza, a Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef, a Palmer House brownie, cider, and holiday sights. The small group visits Millennium Park, State Street, Cloud Gate, and Christkindlmarket. A VIP beer upgrade is available for $19.99.

“This tour was wonderful and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Our tour guide, Julia, did an excellent job of telling us about Chicago’s history and taking us to the most popular spots in Chicago. One of my favorite things about the tour was being able to walk into restaurants and not have to wait to be seated or for our food and drinks. It was a very busy day in Chicago so this made it easy to see a lot more than doing it on your own.”

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13.From Siracusa: Etna Tour – Trek, Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · from $111

Travel from Siracusa to Etna’s southern slopes in a small group of up to eight. With guides such as Francesco, you’ll hike volcanic terrain, visit a lava cave, learn about eruptions, then taste Sicilian foods, wines, spirits, and sweets at a local winery.

“Hike and wine teasting was great but best was our guide Francescco”

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14.BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Andrea and the BarCa family in Volastra for a cellar visit, a short vineyard walk, three wine tastings, and a hands-on pesto class. You’ll learn about Bosco, Albarola, and Vermentino grapes, then eat fresh pesto with focaccia while looking across the sea toward Manarola. The experience lasts about 90 minutes.

“We had an Incredible experience at the Barca vineyards! The family vineyards are perched on cliffs overlooking the Cinque Terre coast line. It was amazing sitting there overlooking the Sea tasting their wines and crafting pesto. The whole experience from start to finish was great. They are a small family operation and we loved getting to see their farm, meet the family (including Tito the family farm dog) and soak up the experience. Andrea had us stay later so we could watch a stunning sunset on the cliffs over the water while savoring more wine and pesto. Andrea was very responsive and helpful providing instructions on how to get to…”

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15.Santorini: Night Hike, Wine Tasting, and Greek Dinner

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

Meet your English-speaking guide in Fira for a 1.5 to 2-hour evening walk toward Imerovigli. You will watch the sunset above the Caldera, see Santorini light up, taste four local wines including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, then enjoy a traditional dinner before returning to your hotel.

“The tour was a great experience with a very friendly guide. For us it was the best activity and the best meal (4 excellent courses with delicious wines) of the whole holiday! We wouldn't want to miss it and can recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good time.”

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