Under the global experiences provider Walks, Devour Tours will further extend the company’s culinary reach by providing one-of-a-kind food and wine tours in top tourism destinations around the world
New York, NY (October 26, 2021) – City Experiences announced today the European culinary tour provider Devour Tours will join the organization’s growing portfolio of land-based experience offerings. Devour Tours spans five different countries and eight different cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and San Sebastian, Spain; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; Lisbon, Portugal; and London, England. As part of the global experience provider Walks, Devour Tours will also further extend its portfolio of culinary offerings as it introduces guests to authentic local food and vibrant culture through a variety of specially curated and exclusive excursions from the people and communities that know them best.
“As we continue to grow our experiences platform, we are excited to welcome Devour Tours to the City Experiences family as a part of Walks, adding to our diverse portfolio of land-based offerings while continuing to build on our core mission of delivering amazing experiences for our guests,” said Kristina Heney, City Experiences Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer. “With their unique collection of food and tapas tours, wine experiences and family-friendly activities, Devour Tours supports our overall business strategy and is an excellent complement to our organization’s complete vision.”
Devour Tours employs a team of local experts to serve as guides in each destination, offering shared insight and personal commentary to create a unique experience for each and every tour. The company has expanded from tours of fresh markets, street vendors and restaurants to walking wine tastings in Barcelona, flamenco feasts in Seville, family walking tours and gourmet dining experiences in unique restaurants. Devour Tours connects curious travelers to a place’s unique history through its cuisine in a way that helps local culture thrive.
“I’ve long admired Devour Tours and I’m thrilled to welcome them to the team,” said Stephen Oddo, President & Founder of Walks. “Devour shares our mission to only deliver the highest-quality guides and itineraries. I’ve taken my own family on their tours, and they are as mouth-watering as they sound.”
Co-founded in 2012 by Lauren Aloise, James Blick and Alejandro Cabrera during the height of the economic recession as a way to support struggling local eateries, the first Devour Tours was a deep dive into Spain’s vibrant food culture with an experience set in a traditional market in the center of historic Madrid. The first tours highlighted the difficulties of keeping small businesses relevant in a quickly changing economic landscape.
“There is no better way to experience a city than through its cuisine. Food brings people together with experiences that offer a snapshot of local culture, which is at the heart of what Devour Tours provides for our guests,” said Lauren Aloise, Co-Founder of Devour Tours. “In our ever-changing travel landscape, joining Walks and City Experiences gives us the opportunity to expand our reach into new and delicious destinations. We want to help local culture thrive, no matter where we are.”
Walks is a global leader in tours and activities, operating sightseeing tours, food tours, and day trips in 15 cities around the world including Rome, Paris, Barcelona, London, New York City and San Francisco. Earlier this year, Walks also joined City Experiences’ growing portfolio of land-based experience companies.
City Experiences represents a diverse portfolio of water- and land-based experiences in major travel destinations worldwide, offering locals and tourists alike a broad range of global experiences.
For more information visit https://devourtours.com/, https://www.cityexperiences.com/ or https://www.takewalks.com.
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Om City Experiences
City Experiences repræsenterer Hornblower Groups ekspansive portefølje af vand- og landbaserede oplevelsesvirksomheder og omfatter to undermærker: City Cruises og City Ferry. City Cruises-selskaberne tilbyder spisning, sightseeing og private arrangementer på 22 destinationer i USA, Canada og Storbritannien. City Cruises-selskaberne driver også krydstogter på vegne af National Park Service og Niagara Parks Commission og har i øjeblikket servicekontrakter om færgefart til Frihedsgudinden og Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, Alcatraz Island og Niagara Falls. City Ferry-selskaberne tilbyder den specialiserede viden og ekspertise, der er nødvendig for at transportere passagerer, køretøjer og anden last sikkert over indre vandveje og kystnære vandveje, bl.a. som operatør af NYC Ferry og Puerto Rico-færgesystemet. City Experiences' portefølje af virksomheder tilbyder også en række vand- og landbaserede oplevelser, herunder udflugter på land, oplevelser, der tilbydes af partnere, pakker med flere havne, med virksomheder som Cruising Excursions, ShoreTrips, Niagara Jet Adventures og Walks-produkter. For yderligere oplysninger, se cityexperiences.com.
Om vandreture
Walks er en global leder inden for ture og aktiviteter og tilbyder sightseeingture, madture og dagsture i 14 byer rundt om i verden, herunder Rom, Paris, Barcelona, London, New York City og San Francisco. Walks har specialiseret sig i ture i små grupper med særlig adgang og arbejder tæt sammen med mange af Europas største attraktioner og senest også med store amerikanske attraktioner, herunder Frihedsgudinden og Alcatraz. Walks' ture, der kun ledes af de bedste lokale guider, er omhyggeligt udformet for at give et dybere indblik i kultur, mad og historie på destinationerne. I 2020 begyndte Walks at tilbyde virtuelle ture kendt som Tours from Home, som fik stor anerkendelse. Du kan få flere oplysninger på takewalks.com.
About Devour Tours
Feed your curiosity with the best food and culture tours in Europe. Devour Tours offers its award-winning food and culture tours in eight of Europe’s most delicious destinations including offerings in Paris, France; London, England; Rome, Italy; Lisbon, Portugal; and Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and San Sebastian, Spain. Each tour provides a responsible, sustainable, and authentic ‘off the beaten track’ experience giving a unique insight into the city’s culture, cuisine, and community. From seasoned food lovers to first-timer food tourers and families, there is something to feed everyone’s curiosity. For more information visit devourtours.com.
Pressekontakter:
Melissa Gunderson / City Experiences / [email protected]
Michael DeiCas / City Experiences / [email protected]