Kerala, known as 'God's Own Country,' is a lush tropical state on India's southwest Malabar Coast, celebrated for its serene backwaters, verdant tea plantations, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage. It is one of the most literate and developed states in India, offering a unique blend of Ayurvedic traditions, diverse wildlife, and vibrant festivals.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Kerala through its food.
Fort Kochi Heritage Food Walk
A 3-hour guided walk through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, sampling food across the area's diverse culinary heritage — Jewish, Portuguese-influenced, Syrian Christian, and spice-trade cuisines. Includes visits to the spice market in Jew Town.
Kerala Cooking Class (Kochi)
Hands-on cooking class in a family home or culinary school in Kochi, learning to prepare Kerala staples — appam, fish curry, thoran, and payasam — followed by eating what you cooked.
Malabar Cuisine Experience (Kozhikode)
A guided half-day exploration of Kozhikode's unique culinary heritage on and around SM Street — halwa shops, biryani restaurants, Malabar sweet shops, and the historic spice trade legacy.
Alleppey Backwater Cooking Experience
A cooking session on a houseboat or in a waterside home in Alleppey, learning to cook fresh backwater fish — karimeen pollichathu, kappa with fish curry — using spices from the backwater villages.
Onam Sadya Experience (Seasonal)
Experience the grand Kerala Onam sadya — a full 26-dish vegetarian feast on banana leaf. During Onam festival (August-September), authentic sadyas are served in temples, community halls, and restaurants across the state.
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Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.