About Us

About Devour

We connect curious travelers with local food and people in a way that helps culture thrive.

It all started with amazing food, and the desire to share it.

We crave food and travel experiences with a true sense of place.

It all began at a traditional market in the center of historic Madrid. The first Devour Tour was a deep dive into Madrid's vibrant food culture and a way to support the city's struggling mom and pop shops.

We crave food and travel experiences with a true sense of place.

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In the height of the economic recession, founder Lauren Aloise was saddened by the struggling local market, where half of the stalls were shuttered. Her first tours highlighted the difficulties of keeping small businesses relevant in a quickly changing Madrid.

By visiting and befriending local stallholders, Lauren's first Devourers saw a different side to the city. And our tour partners were just as eager to share their stories and expertise with curious guests.

As our tours have expanded—from walking wine tastings in Rome to flamenco feasts in Seville—the heart and soul has always stayed the same. We want to help local culture thrive, no matter where we are.

Devour Story
Devour Story

"Hosting Devour Tours in our boutique is a way for our 109-year-old chocolate shop to let an international audience taste our chocolates and our regional and national specialties throughout the year." 

-- Clément Garrigue, 4th-generation master chocolatier, Bordeaux

Devour: to absorb or engross wholly

You can devour food, you can devour literature, you can devour culture — it's the perfect name for our tours that go far beyond food.

Our symbol takes us back to the very beginning, as it's the ticket you take to wait in line at any traditional market in Spain. In the same way, Devour Tours is the ticket that connects you with the vibrant local culture in each delicious destination.

Devour Definition

You can devour food, you can devour literature, you can devour culture — it's the perfect name for our tours that go far beyond food.

Our symbol takes us back to the very beginning, as it's the ticket you take to wait in line at any traditional market in Spain. In the same way, Devour Tours is the ticket that connects you with the vibrant local culture in each delicious destination.

Devour Guest Pledge

Our Pledge To Our Guests

We promise to connect you with a city’s rich history and culture through its food. By supporting family-run businesses and sharing the stories behind each dish, we’ll guide you on an unforgettable journey that blends flavor, tradition, and discovery.

Devour Guide

Devour guides are the most commonly mentioned tour highlight in all our reviews.

Our food tour guides not only know and love the places they live — they also have a rare knack for making our guests just as excited about their homes as they are.

Devour Guide
Devour Guide

With an average rating of 4.8/5, our guides are consistently rated as the highlight of our tours.

Devour Guide

We've got foodies, chefs, wine lovers, and more on our guide team—and they can't wait to share their passion for local cuisine with you.

Devour Guide

Our guides love us as much as we love them! 98% say they'd rather work for us than any other tour operator.