Our Story
Discover the passion and tradition behind ItalianFoodJourney.
Core Values
Authenticity
We select only the most genuine culinary spots, avoiding tourist traps and focusing on traditional, family-run businesses.
Transparency
We keep our pricing simple: you pay for transport and guidance, while meals and accommodations are paid directly, ensuring full transparency.
Local Connections
Thanks to our deep knowledge of Italy's food scene, we take you to places only locals know about.
Our Journey
Most food tours last a few hours in a single city. Ours is different: it's the first and only multi-day culinary journey across Italy, where every stop is carefully chosen based on years of experience and passion for real Italian food. This tour was born from my travels across Italy, searching for the most authentic flavors beyond the tourist hotspots. I wanted to create an experience that would allow others to taste Italy the way locals do.
Each tour is carefully designed to highlight Italy's most authentic culinary traditions, regional specialties, and family-run eateries that have perfected their craft over generations. We collaborate closely with local chefs, bakers, and food artisans to offer our guests an exclusive, immersive experience into Italy's rich culinary heritage.
With deep connections to local chefs, bakers, and food artisans, we open doors to experiences that most travelers will never find. Finding truly authentic places on Tripadvisor is nearly impossible—there are too many well-rated restaurants, making it hard to distinguish the real hidden gems from the tourist-friendly spots. Thanks to years of personal research and firsthand experience, we take you directly to the best-kept culinary secrets of Italy.
Meet Your Guide
Jonathan
I've spent years traveling across Italy for work, moving from region to region, and one thing has always stood out to me—food is at the heart of everything here. No matter where I went, the best experiences weren't just about what was on the plate, but about the people behind it: the baker waking up at dawn to make fresh bread, the butcher who knows every cut by heart, the family-run trattoria that hasn't changed its recipes in generations.
The more I traveled, the more I realized that finding truly authentic food isn't as easy as it seems. With so many highly rated restaurants online, it's impossible to tell which ones are genuinely local and which ones are just well-reviewed. The best meals I've had were never in the top search results—they were in places I stumbled upon by chance, guided by locals who knew where to go.
That's what led me to create this tour. I wanted to take everything I had learned from my years on the road and share it with others who appreciate real food. Every stop on this journey is somewhere I've personally tried and loved, chosen because it represents the true flavors of Italy. There are no staged experiences, no places picked for their Instagram appeal—just honest, high-quality food from people who have been doing it right for decades.
If you're looking for a tour where you can experience Italy's culinary scene like a local—without having to guess your way through Tripadvisor reviews—you're in the right place. Let's hit the road and eat our way through the real Italy, one meal at a time.
Ready to Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine?
Join us on a culinary adventure through Italy's most delicious regions. Discover the traditions, meet the people, and taste the authentic flavors that make Italian cuisine so beloved around the world.