New FoodTourTrails Guides — August 2026

ℹ️Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. If you book a tour through our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend tours we’d take ourselves.

Here are the latest guides we published on FoodTourTrails this month. Fresh, hand-written, and packed with practical detail — dive into whichever trip you’re planning.

New guides go up every week. Bookmark the site and check back before your next trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the August 2026 FoodTourTrails guides officially launch and where can I download them?

The August 2026 FoodTourTrails guides launch on August 1, 2026, and are available for free download on the FoodTourTrails website and app. Physical printed copies can be picked up at participating tourist offices and partner hotels in each featured destination. Subscribers to the FoodTourTrails newsletter receive early digital access one week before the public release date.

Which new destinations are featured in the August 2026 FoodTourTrails guides that weren't covered before?

The August 2026 edition introduces five brand-new destinations including Tbilisi, Georgia, Oaxaca, Mexico, Penang, Malaysia, Lyon, France, and Thessaloniki, Greece. Each guide highlights hyper-local street food circuits, family-run restaurants, and seasonal market tours curated by resident food journalists. These cities were selected based on a combination of traveller survey data and emerging culinary scene rankings from 2025.

Are the food tours in these guides suitable for travellers with dietary restrictions like gluten intolerance or veganism?

Yes, every guide in the August 2026 edition includes a dedicated section with icons marking stops that cater to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-allergy diets. The Penang and Oaxaca guides in particular feature entire alternative trail routes built specifically around plant-based cuisine. Travellers are still advised to communicate their restrictions directly with vendors, as cross-contamination practices vary by region.

🍽
Top Food Tours in Top Destinations
Browse the best food tours, cooking classes and market experiences - book directly with local guides.

How much should I budget per day if I follow a FoodTourTrails itinerary for a typical featured city?

Based on the August 2026 guide recommendations, a typical full-day food trail costs between $35 and $75 USD per person depending on the destination, covering tastings, small plates, and one sit-down meal. Budget-friendly cities like Thessaloniki and Tbilisi skew toward the lower end, while Lyon and curated tasting menus in Penang can push toward the higher range. All price estimates in the guides reflect August 2026 local market rates and are marked as approximate.

Can I book guided group food tours through FoodTourTrails directly, or are the guides self-guided only?

The August 2026 guides are primarily designed as self-guided tools, giving travellers full flexibility over pace and schedule. However, FoodTourTrails has partnered with local operators in all five new destinations to offer optional guided group tours that can be booked directly through the app's new Tour Booking tab. Group tours are capped at 10 participants to maintain an intimate experience and must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.

⇧