Live shows · FOOD
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food & show evenings worth the ticket, each with its price, what the audience said and the one thing to know before you book.
Spend one hour at Madrid’s historic Torres Bermejas tablao, opened in 1960 and styled after Granada’s Alhambra towers. Watch singers, guitarists, clappers, and dancers perform flamenco, then choose a show-only, drinks, or dining package.
“It was the best, most breath taking, most emotion packed performance I have ever experienced. Thank you! Loved every second.”
Head from Krakow to Karczma Skansen Smaków beside Lake Kryspinów for Polish music, dancing, cherry vodka, a three-course meal, hot and cold regional buffets, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. You can watch from your table or join the dancers when the music gets you moving.
“Communication was great as pickup was changed due to roadworks. When we got on the bus I think it would have been nice if there was some kind of welcome from the host there was nothing until we arrived near the venue. The venue was awesome,the welcome there was great with a shot of cherry vodka and music. Food was lovely and plentiful something for everyone The singing and dancing was fun Self serve drinks was fantastic We had a great night, well worth the money”
You’ll cruise the New River past Millionaire’s Row, Port Everglades, yachts, and downtown Fort Lauderdale before reaching Tropical Isle. Enjoy barbecue ribs, chicken, sides, live dinner music, and a variety show with Polynesian dancers, singers, comedians, jugglers, and magicians. Monica and Nate are among the hosts praised for their narration and humor.
“The boat ride was good if you like to see millionaires homes. The food would have been better if there was some kind of potato to go with the meal and the dessert should have been included in the price for $80 a person. Show was good.”
Watch professional lumberjacks tackle log rolling, ax throwing, speed climbing, hot saws, and more at Paula Deen’s outdoor Pigeon Forge show. You’ll also get an all-you-can-eat meal, hot chocolate, crowd participation, and admission to the lumberjack adventure park, including its tower jump and zipline coaster attractions.
“Food is subpar to other dinner shows in the area. Yes it’s all you can eat but I’ve had better food in my kids cafeteria. Show was good and redeemed the experience some.”
Start with dinner or six tapas and dessert at Alegría Flamenco y Gastronomía, with views toward Málaga Cathedral and the Pompidou Centre. Then move into the theater for a one-hour flamenco show featuring guitar, song, and dance. Drinks cost extra, and the performance changes weekly.
“Experiencing the flamenco lunch show at Alergia was absolutely unforgettable. The afternoon began with a beautifully paced lunch, about an hour of enjoying course after course of what I can only describe as some of the best food I’ve ever had. Every dish was perfectly prepared, bursting with flavor, and served with impeccable timing. The wait staff was just as lovely—warm, attentive, and made the entire dining experience feel seamless. After lunch, we were invited inside for the flamenco show, and that’s when the magic truly unfolded. The performance featured one brilliant guitarist, two soulful singers, and two extraordinary dancers—a male and a female who completely captivated the audience...”
Start at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, then follow a local guide through Tsukiji Jogai Market for street food, ingredient tips, and a fish-cutting show. You’ll finish with a seafood bowl and a look at the working fish market. Guides such as George and Tomo are praised for clear, friendly explanations.
“Wasn’t for me. Just was a very unorganized and hectic, the temple tour didn’t add a ton of value. Skipped a few stalls because it was too busy. I would really recommend saving your money and just walking the market. Nothing in the tour was worth the money of the guide.”
Meet your English-speaking guide in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for three hours of street-food tastings, local history, and one included drink. Then walk to Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre for a traditional show. Guides such as Lee, Julie, Gene, and Sarah are praised for clear explanations and dietary help.
“A great introduction to Hanoi and the local food with our guide Gene. The water puppet show was amazing.”
Walk Mouraria and Alfama with a guide such as Rita and a live fado singer such as Ruca. Learn how fado grew from Lisbon’s working neighborhoods, hear songs in atmospheric corners, then share caldo verde, chouriço, bread, and wine in a traditional fado house.
“Loved the tour. We learned so many things from our guide about the beginning of Fado to the different types of Fado. Highly recommend this tour.”
Spend two hours at Sapporo Sumo Club Entertainment, endorsed by Yokozuna Asahifuji and Harumafuji. A bilingual moderator explains rituals, training, and winning moves before former wrestlers compete. You’ll eat a Japanese meal, watch mochi making, join optional audience games, and take home a photo and souvenir bag.
“We had a very nice time. The food was delicious and the experience was very fun.”
Spend six hours aboard the Gróf Széchenyi for a New Year’s Eve dinner cruise from Akadémia 2 dock. You’ll get a five-course meal, open bar, Rajkó Ensemble folk music and dance, illuminated Budapest sights, a midnight buffet, and a DJ party.
“Repas n’est pas raffiné! Cher pour rien!!!! Pas beaucoup d’ambiance.”
You’ll spend about two hours cruising the Nile from Cairo or Giza, with private hotel pickup, an open buffet, Tanoura dancing, belly dancing, Egyptian music, and time on the upper deck for night photos. Drinks cost extra, and the cruise is best for a low-cost evening introduction to Cairo.
“Horrible experience, a third rate cruise no proper organization or preparation, no idea why it even says a five star, I would only give it a one star, made people stand in the cold for hours together - nothing was set up inside and even water was charged what a horrible experience , please don’t go in this - save your hard earned money”
Spend 3.5 hours eating your way through Glasgow’s West End with guides such as Adam or Will. Try Cullen skink, haggis, cranachan, a secret Scottish dish, sticky toffee pudding and two single malts, with a walk through the University of Glasgow along the way.
“Adam was an excellent Tour Guide and the food stops were wonderful. The only reason I deducted the star was because at the whiskey stop… They were not prepared for us at all and did not have enough whiskey for the group of 10 adults. So we all tasted the first whiskey and then sat for about 30 minutes while waiting to get the next whiskey. Everything else about the Tour was timed well, but we had a car scheduled to pick us up at the return spot and this delay had us worry about losing that ride. We were here with a cruise and didn’t want to risk any…”
Walk Glasgow’s West End with a local guide such as Jenny or Gillian, tasting shortbread, artisan cheese, whisky, craft beer, haggis, Cullen skink, Cranachan, and a beloved local sweet. The three-hour route also visits Glasgow University, Kelvingrove Park, and Finnieston.
“We had a fantastic time! It was cold, windy and raining but we still managed to have a lot of laughs and delicious food! Jenny our guide was amazing! He was a wealth of knowledge and very friendly. The stops were spread out perfectly. We were able to walk around the city and learn about its history! But it did not feel too drawn out between stops. We appreciated that since it was poor weather. The stops were great! I definitely recommend this tour.”
Walk Lisbon with an English-speaking local guide, tasting petiscos, beer, and homemade ginjinha before a live fado show and three-course Portuguese dinner at O Segredo D'Alfama. Guides such as Jaime bring the music, food, and neighborhoods to life in a small group of up to 12.
“Amazing! One of the best experiences in Lisbon. Our guide was awesome, the history of that part of the city was fascinating, the food was incredible and the music was very moving (particularly because we had learnt out the story behind Fado and it’s significance to Portuguese culture thanks to our guide). Highly recommend.”
Spend five hours tasting Khmer noodles, snacks, desserts, insects, and a local drink with an English-speaking guide such as Sa or August. Tuk-tuk transfers connect three food stops, a night market, Old Wooden House, and Phare Circus, where Cambodian artists tell personal stories through acrobatics and music.
“Guide Mr Sai ( apology if spelt wrong) and Mr Mac driver were excellent. Mr Sai was knowledgeable and made the trip fun and educational. The food at each stop was fantastic ( even cricket , frog and tarantula) as was the cocktail. The Phare circus was amazing. I would recommend this trip to anyone who is wants to taste Cambodian food and have a real experience.”
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