11 Food Tour Cities in India Foodies Will Love

7. Jaipur — Rajasthani royal kitchens and street bites

Jaipur combines royal heritage with vibrant bazaars and street snacks that reflect desert cooking techniques. Food tours center on classic Rajasthani dishes like dal-baati-churma, kachori, and traditional sweets served in heritage havelis or market-side stalls. Many tours pair palace history with food tastings, so you learn how climate and storage needs shaped dishes that travel well in arid regions. Daytime market walks in Johari or Bapu Bazaar are common, but a cooking-class add-on at a heritage home gives a deeper look at spice mixes and ghee-based cooking. For travelers from North America, Jaipur’s food tours are a chance to taste heavily spiced yet balanced dishes that were once served to royals. Practical tips: sample a small portion before committing to a full plate, and keep bottled water handy when walking through crowded markets. Guides will point out chestnut stalls, masala sellers, and old sweet shops that have operated for generations.