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Food tours in Florida

Florida Food Tours Guide 2026

How to taste Florida properly: market tours, cooking schools, and a food crawl you can run solo.

Florida is the Sunshine State, known for its warm climate, world-class theme parks, stunning beaches, and diverse ecosystems. From the Art Deco hotels of Miami Beach to the pristine Everglades and the magic of Orlando, Florida offers something for every traveler.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Florida through its food.

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Local food tours

Walking tours led by local guides showcase the best neighbourhood eats and culinary traditions.

Cooking classes

Take a piece of Florida home with you.

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Cuban Cooking Class Miami

3-4 hours$85-120 per person

Learn to make authentic Cuban dishes including ropa vieja (shredded beef stew), arroz con pollo, and classic Cuban bread from Cuban-American home cooks and chefs. Classes typically include a mojito demonstration and a full meal of what you've prepared.

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Florida Seafood Cooking Class

3-4 hours$95-140 per person

Learn to prepare Florida's iconic seafood — stone crabs (in season), Gulf grouper, Florida pink shrimp, and spiny lobster — with proper Florida techniques including Matecumbe-style citrus preparation. Classes often include market shopping as a first step.

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Key Lime Pie Making Class

2 hours$60-80 per person

Key West's most iconic dish — the key lime pie — is simpler than most think but has crucial technical points that separate an authentic pie from a poor imitation. This class teaches proper technique using real Key limes (smaller and more aromatic than Persian limes), graham cracker crust, and proper meringue or whipped cream topping.

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Seminole Tribe Traditional Cooking Experience

3-4 hours$80-120 per person

A rare cultural experience learning traditional Seminole cooking from tribal members. Includes preparation of traditional sofkee (corn gruel), fry bread, and other dishes that sustained the Seminole through centuries in the Florida wilderness. Combined with cultural demonstrations of the Seminole way of life.

Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

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Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.

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Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.

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Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.