At Tinggly, we believe that an experience is often the best gift you can get for someone. Whatever a person’s interests – adrenaline-packed activities, romantic journeys, cultural must-dos in a city or immersing themselves in nature – there is something that will appeal in the Tinggly collection.
Our own in-house research shows that some of the most popular gift experiences we feature that people choose to try are food and drink-related: chocolate tastings, vineyard or market tours, exciting meals out, brewery visits. You can find them all over the world, some are unusual and some are classics, and they all leave you feeling very satisfied.
If a foodie experience sounds like your kind of thing, and you’re lucky enought to have one of our Tinggly gift vouchers, then you might be wondering – how do I make sure that what I’m choosing is right for me? Well, we recommend reading through the genuine reviews that you’ll find at the bottom of every experience. Actual feedback from people who’ve tried these activities and given us their honest thoughts. If you really want to know what an experience is like, how it feels when you’re in the moment, this helps a lot.
We’ve put together a short list of some of the most popular foodie experiences in our portfolio that have been reviewed, to give you a real idea of what they’re like – and also, hopefully, to whet your appetite!
Foodie tour in Greece
“Do not miss if you go to Athens!”
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest and most delicious in the world. We love this Athens gift experience because it takes place outside the main touristy areas, so it gives you a more authentic flavour. Also, because it involves up to 18 different tastings, of everything from fresh figs to premium quality olive oil. A great local guide escorts you around a market where you can meet the traders, take lots of photos, and fill up your shopping bag with treats.
“I also had the chance to dine with astronaut Captain. Jon McBride! Thankfully it wasn’t the “romantico dinner” I was expecting, more of a sportsman’s dinner type affair. I had a thoroughly enjoyable day at the Kennedy Space Center; I recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in Space.”
Seriously, how cool is this? If you visit the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, you can sit down for a meal and a personalised presentation from an actual NASA astronaut, who’ll share their experiences of training and space flight, as well as posing for photos. You also get to have a guided tour of the space center, to see the Hubble Space Telescope, the Astronaut Hall of Fame and the Space Shuttle Atlantis. We consider this a must for anyone with even a passing interest in the history of space exploration.
Jamesons and Guinness tours
“Pouring a proper pint then drinking it while overlooking Dublin was amazing”
Two of the most famous drinks ever to come out of Ireland, Jameson Whiskey and Guinness, were produced for years in Dublin. This combo gift experience first takes you to the old Jameson distillery where you learn how it was made, with several tastings of course, and then on to the old Guinness Storehouse which is one of the city’s best-known locations. Enjoy a pint or two of the Black Stuff while looking out over Dublin. Pure drinker’s heaven.
Lunch cruise along the Thames
“…fine dining, stunning backdrop to many of the city’s tourist attractions and relaxed environment…”
Although essential if you’re visiting London, cruises along the Thames to see sights including the Houses of Parliament, Canary Wharf and the London Eye are fairly common. What makes this experience stand out is that it includes a delicious three-course meal. So as you gently sail along while watching out the window, you’ll be comfortable whatever the weather, relaxing and enjoying some great food. A great idea for a romantic couple’s day out if you live in London, or an anniversary present.
Brazilian cookery class
“Chef Simone was wonderful and engaging”
Hands-on lessons from professional local chefs are probably the best way of getting to know a country’s cuisine. This Rio De Janeiro gift experience is that little bit more special because it also includes a short primer on how to make your own caipirinha, the very popular Brazilian cocktail. Learn how to make classic dishes such as seafood stew, cassava sticks and feijoada, get to know your fellow guests as you share a meal, and also pick up some useful techniques to impress your friends back home!