9 Food & Drink Experiences Around the World to Build an Evening Around

1.Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,530 reviews · 1h 15m · from $33Our pick

Visit Cálem in Vila Nova de Gaia for a 30-minute English tour of its port cellars, followed by two tastings and a 45-minute Fado performance. You’ll hear male and female singers with Portuguese and classical guitars. English visits begin at 6:00 PM from November to March and 6:30 PM from April to October.

“the tour was good, but as we were a large group in a confined space it wasn't always easy to see the guide and what was being explained to us. The Fado show was excellent though, thought the singers were brilliant and the glasses of port were very nice.”

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2.Key West Signature Sunset Sail with Live Music, Open Bar & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 314 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Board the three-deck Sandie Cat at Sunset Watersports for a two-hour Key West sunset sail. Captain Anna and the crew set the pace while live music, an open well bar, champagne, and light appetizers keep the evening moving. Expect a social boat ride, not a full dinner or adults-only cruise.

“Great cruise. The food is meager so you are not going to make a meal of it. However the drinks were flowing good!!”

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3.Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Live Fado Show and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 295 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Meet at Cálem in Vila Nova de Gaia at 5:45 pm for a 30-minute cellar and museum visit, followed by 45 minutes of live fado with two port tastings. An English or multilingual guide explains the basics before singers and Portuguese guitarists perform.

“The tour and the Fado experience performers were exceptional. Unfortunately, there were a group of females at a table next to us during the Fado experience who ignored the announcement to not use flash in their cameras. They talked loudly throughout the performance and were in their cellphones with lighted screens. They also used flash on their cameras. It was extremely disrespectful and distracting. We reported it to one of the workers during the performance and no attempt was made on behalf of management to ask them to be respectful to the performers and fellow guests. That was disappointing and unacceptable.”

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4.10PM Budapest Danube Cruise with Live Music & Food or Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 223 reviews · from $20Best value

Board at 10pm from Akadémia 2 ponton for a 90-minute Danube cruise with candlelight, sparkling wine or a soft drink, live salon music, and optional Hungarian buffet dinner. See Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, and the illuminated city from the river.

“Very easy to run, relaxing and fun entertainment! The entire experience was easy from start to finish, plus cheap beer!”

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5.Saigon After Dark With Seafood, Beer & Live Music Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $92Top rated

Join an English-speaking guide such as Kay, Grace, or Anna for a private motorbike evening through Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll eat Bun Bo, visit the old Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, stop in District 4, and finish with beer, dessert, and city views.

“We loved the tour, bikes were very fun and a great way to see the city. Hosts were friendly and the food was delicious. The hosts put a little too much emphasis on the need for us to give a positive review and this was a little over the top as it was repeated throughout the tour. The hosts were fantastic but perhaps the manager could put less pressure on them for reviews?”

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6.Saigon After Dark Vespa Street Food Tour + Live Music 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $92

You’ll spend about four hours riding pillion on a vintage Vespa through Ho Chi Minh City, stopping for seafood, banh xeo, nem lui, banana cake, ice cream, and a drink with live music. Hotel pickup, dinner, and a small group of up to 15 are included.

“This was an incredible experience. The drivers were very polite and careful while driving in a crazy city filled with traffic. And our tour leader was lovely. Knowledgeable, charming and responsive to our group. A+ experience”

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7.Hanoi Vespa After Dark Street food + Train Street+ Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $79

Spend about four hours on a vintage Vespa with an English-speaking guide and professional rider. Taste bun cha, spring rolls, dishes from Ngu Xa Street, egg coffee, and beer. See Hanoi landmarks, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, and finish with acoustic or jazz music.

“Absolute must! Alex was our guide and very funny and knowledgeable. Driver Tom was excellent. Highly recommended!”

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8.Delhi’s Arts, Dance, Music, History, Food and Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $65

Meet your local host at Chawri Bazaar metro station, or add hotel transport, then walk through Old Delhi’s lanes and bazaars. Expect haveli architecture, live classical music and dance, Khari Baoli spice market, traditional snacks, a vegetarian lunch, and possibly Jama Masjid. Jai Singh may lead your visit.

“Jai was a very knowledgeable and kind guide. He picked us up from our hotel on time and showed us a side to Old Delhi we had never seen before. He was courteous and was very interesting. He showed us hidden walkways, spice market and a cycle rickshaw ride. Absolutely recommend!!”

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9.Hanoi Vespa After Dark Street Food Tour -Hidden Gem-Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $69

Spend four hours exploring Hanoi by Vespa with guides such as Pink, Charlie, Ivan, or Benny. Eat bun cha, pho dishes, banh xeo, and more, then visit Train Street for egg coffee and a possible train passage before ending with live jazz.

“Charlie the guide tour and the woman drivers were great”

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