The Food Tour project was inspired by a trip abroad. In 2023, during a trip to the United States, our director of Sightseeing.lu had the opportunity to take part in a Food Tour through the streets of New York. Impressed by the innovative and friendly approach of this format, which combines culinary discoveries, human interaction and immersion in the local culture, he decided to bring the concept to Luxembourg, adapting it to the specific characteristics of our country.
In October 2023, we launched the very first Food Tour in Luxembourg, a unique initiative in the country. The aim is to enable visitors – whether local, cross-border or international – to discover the city of Luxembourg through its gastronomy, combining culinary delights, cultural heritage and authentic encounters.
The Food Tour takes the form of a guided walking tour led by a passionate local guide in small groups of 12 to 15 people. The carefully planned itinerary includes 5 to 6 stops at partner shops, artisans and restaurants, all located in the city centre. Each stop is an opportunity to sample a local speciality: typical dishes, sweet treats, market produce, local wines or beers. The experience is punctuated by stories, historical anecdotes and explanations about the origins of the dishes on offer.
Our aim is to showcase local expertise and Luxembourg’s culinary identity, which is often overlooked, while creating a friendly and sustainable tourist activity on a human scale. Our selected partners are committed and passionate, and welcome visitors by sharing the history of their products or their business.
Thanks to our presence on online booking platforms (OTAs) such as GetYourGuide and Viator, as well as our own website, the Food Tour is accessible from all over the world. We regularly receive bookings from international visitors, as well as from travel agencies and groups looking for a private tour. Requests can also be made by phone or email for a personalised service.
The Food Tour is offered every week from Wednesday to Saturday in several languages. It is suitable for a wide audience: curious tourists, food lovers, groups of friends, couples, but also companies looking for an original team-building activity.
In short, our Food Tour is an immersive, authentic and tasty experience that allows you to discover the many facets of Luxembourg through the prism of gastronomy. It is an activity that promotes heritage, supports local businesses and invites visitors to explore the city in a different way – through the senses, through taste and through encounters.