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Where to Go: the 9 Best Temple & Food Days Around the World

9 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 9 temple & food days justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to packing.

Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Starting at Krung Thonburi BTS Station
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

1.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79Our pick

Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS Station for a four-hour tuk-tuk tour through Bangkok after dark. With guides such as Jazzie, Sasa, Kevin, or Tony, you’ll sample market snacks, visit a temple, walk the 24-hour flower market, eat dinner, and finish in Chinatown.

“Amazing experience with Tony as our guide! Very well organised and great vaule. Would recommend to anyone.”

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Bangkok: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk - Food comes in several rounds, not one stop
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Bangkok: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

2.Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,371 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours exploring Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk, with an English-speaking guide such as Sasa, P, or Kevin. Expect market snacks, pad Thai, mango sticky rice, Wat Prayoon, Chinatown, and the flower market. Food, drinks, transport, and end-of-tour drop-off are included.

“It was a great experience, SASA our guide give us a lot of interesting informations. I recommend to do this Tour if it’s your first time in Bangkok.”

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Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night - Starting at Hyehwa Station and crossing Daehangno
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Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

3.Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 750 reviews · from $60

Meet your English or Korean-speaking guide at Hyehwa Station for a four-hour evening walk through Jongno. Visit Changgyeonggung Palace and Jogyesa Temple, then eat through Gwangjang Market with makgeolli, assorted jeon, chopped live octopus, beef tartare, and kkwabaegi. Guides may include Mia, Kim, Jay, or Inha.

“Tour was good! interesting route and the food was good. tried a little of the octopus and it wasn't as bad as expected”

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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Adventure Chinatown Michelin Food & Temples - Starting at MRT Sam Yan with a little care
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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Adventure Chinatown Michelin Food & Temples

4.Tuk Tuk Adventure Chinatown Michelin Food & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 725 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $18Best value

Meet at MRT Sam Yan and follow an English-speaking guide through Bangkok after dark. Choose a one, two, or three-hour tuk tuk route with Chinatown, temples, Pak Khlong Talat, and Michelin-recommended tastings. Guides such as Terry, Jenny, and Jeed are often praised for keeping groups together and on time.

“Fab night time tour around Bangkok. We took in China Town, the flower market, and the outside of temples, the Grand Palace and numerous important landmarks. Racing around in the tuk tuk’s was really fun - crazy was to get around town 😂😂. The food stops included Thai donuts, rice noodles and pad thai. Great mix of things to do during the 3 hours spend on this trip. We had a great guide, Terry. He looked after us and was happy to answer any questions. Terry; you’re a star”

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Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX - Starting near the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk
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Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

5.Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $49

Spend three hours with JD exploring Old Delhi’s food stalls, temples, spice market, Chandni Chowk, and the Red Fort area. Tastings, Indian tea or lassi, mineral water, a rickshaw ride, and a secret rooftop view are included. Expect walking, bare feet at temples, and a group of up to 12.

“I really enjoyed this tour. It was fun, informative, and highly immersive. JD was a fantastic guide with extensive local knowledge and a clear passion for the area’s culture and history. The food was amazing too!”

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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle - Changgyeonggung Palace under the lights
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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

6.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $79

Start at Hyehwa Station for a guided walk to Changgyeonggung Palace, then ride between the palace, Gwangjang Market, and Jogyesa Temple. Expect Korean pancakes, makgeolli, raw beef, live octopus, donuts, and lively stories from guides such as Mia, Janice, Ron, and Bruce.

“This night food and city tour was hands-down one of the best parts of our trip! Exploring the city after dark gave it such a vibrant, unique atmosphere—everything from the lit-up streets to the buzzing night markets felt electric. Our guide J was incredible—friendly, engaging, and full of fun facts that brought the city’s history and culture to life. If you’re looking for a fun, flavorful, and immersive way to see the city, don’t miss this tour. It’s the perfect blend of culture and cuisine!”

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Takua Pa: Food Market, Tsunami Museum, Temple, & Old Town - At Ban Nam Khem, the tsunami story comes first
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Takua Pa: Food Market, Tsunami Museum, Temple, & Old Town

7.Takua Pa: Food Market, Tsunami Museum, Temple, & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 165 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Travel from Khao Lak with an English-speaking guide to Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum, Kong Kha Temple, Takuapa Old Town, and a local food market. Guides such as Gay, Ching, Oil, and Robert are praised for warm storytelling and personal insight. Expect four hours in a cooled vehicle, with food bought separately.

“A tour well worth the money. Had an excellent guide. It was very interesting to try the different local foods at the market.”

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Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano - Oyaki, soba tea, and the warmth of a hearth
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Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

8.Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $91

Meet near Nagano Station and walk toward Zenkoji through old residential lanes, local shops, and shrines. Guides such as Masa and Kasumi introduce you to oyaki cooked over an irori hearth, sake, miso soup, matcha, and Japanese sweets. The small group format keeps the pace personal.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Masa. We visited a traditional Nagano building where they prepared Oyaki over the hot coals for us. Exploring the temple and learning about the different rituals of the locals was another highlight. An interesting and informative tour!”

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Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip - Getting from Chengdu East to Leshan
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Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip

9.Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $199

Travel privately from Chengdu to Leshan by high-speed train, climb Lingyun Hill, and see the 1,300-year-old Giant Buddha from above, below, or by river cruise. Your guide, including highly praised guides such as Lily, Penny, Jamie, and Cassie, adds local history and a Sichuan lunch.

“Penny was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the Leshan Buddha! Punctual and communicated well in English! Had a great time with her as my tour guide!”

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