At Savor Food Tours, our guides are the heart of every memorable tour. If you’ve taken a tour with us before or read any of our thousands of five-star reviews, you know that they’re more than walking maps. They’re professional food storytellers, cultural ambassadors, and your first friend in a new city.

Becoming a Savor guide is a commitment. Each guide undergoes extensive training, completes hands-on learning with local producers, and apprentices on over 10 tours before leading their own. Some guides earn the title of All-Star Guide, recognized for hundreds of 5-star reviews, continual education, volunteering in the community, and building deep relationships with our partners.

We believe the people who do this work deserve more than gig wages. They deserve an industry-leading wage for their skill, professionalism, and dedication. That’s why we’re leading a shift in the food tourism industry by changing the norm from contract, underpaid guides to a professional model where expertise is respected, compensated, and celebrated. 

This professionalism translates directly to your experience. When you tour with Savor, you get:

• Expert guides, not amateurs
• High-quality, engaging experiences every time
• Peace of mind with our Guide Guarantee. If your guide experience doesn’t meet expectations, your next tour is on us.

Savor operates on a no-tipping model, so no additional gratuity is expected or required. A 20% service charge at checkout is retained by Savor Food Tours and supports industry-leading wages and benefits for our guides. This ensures they can dedicate themselves fully to crafting stories, building relationships, and delivering experiences that are both authentic and memorable.

The next time you join a Savor tour, you’re not just exploring the food scene. You’re being guided by a professional food storyteller fully invested in making your experience unforgettable.