Culinary 
City and Food Tour

A journey through time for the senses

What could be better than spending an evening exploring a city's culinary diversity under expert guidance? The culinary stroll through Hildesheim offers an extra treat: your guide, dressed in traditional attire, will share anecdotes and legends about life in the cathedral city in bygone days. A time traveler, so to speak, who will explain the city's culinary offerings at several stops along the way. You'll learn a great deal about Hildesheim's food culture, both past and present. In small groups, you'll follow various routes, visiting either three or four restaurants, or your costumed guide will serve you small delicacies right there outdoors. You'll see (and taste) it all! A feast not just for gourmets, but for everyone who enjoys venturing beyond the usual fare – and the city's history will melt in your mouth.

 

Culinary delights through the seasons

Step back in time to the 16th century and learn about the history and origin of culinary customs and traditions of the seasons during a traditional tasting.

  • Starts at 4:30 pm, duration approx. 1,5 hours

  • Public events:
    21. June: Table, set yourself!
    18. October: Pumpkin and turnips
    13th December: Christmas is in the air

  • Sugar, lactose, gluten and meat are served.

  • Most of the tastings are served while standing, some even outdoors. The tour takes place mostly in the open air and in all weather conditions.

  • This tour takes place without Restaurant and cafe visits take place.

  • The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

  • Tickets for 25 euros per person available at Ticket shop, by mail, in Tourist information and when clicking on the respective tour.

  • Booking a private group tour (from 15 people) via the request form. prep time The trip takes 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the individual composition of the route and culinary selection.

Culinary journey through time: This is how Hildesheim eats

On this guided tour, you'll hear fascinating stories about life in the cathedral city in bygone days and discover the culinary diversity of Hildesheim's cafés, restaurants, and other establishments at several stops along the way. You can choose to focus on either the historic market square or Hildesheim's Neustadt (New Town).

  • Duration about 2 hours

  • Public events: every last Friday of the month

  • Tickets for the public events for 44 euros per person available at Ticket shop, by mail, in Tourist information and here.

  • 3 to 4 tastings and samples (additional table drinks not included)

  • Sugar, lactose, gluten and meat are served.

  • Most of the tastings are served while standing, some even outdoors. The tour takes place mostly in the open air and in all weather conditions.

  • The route composition depends on the availability of our partners. We are happy to accommodate individual requests upon prior consultation.

  • Dogs are not allowed on this tour.

  • Booking a private group tour (from 10 people) via the request form. The prep time The trip takes 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the individual composition of the route and culinary selection.

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A culinary journey through the Year of the Fire Horse

Gaining insights into the customs and traditions of 16th-century China promises to be an exciting experience.

Public 
Culinary city tours 2026

All public events at a glance

Tour Operators with Date Time of day Duration Price
Culinary journey through time 29. May 16 pm 2h 44 euros per person
A culinary journey through the Year of the Fire Horse 20. June 15.30 pm 1,5h 20 euros per person
A culinary journey through the seasons – set the table! 21. June 16.30 pm 1,5h 25 euros per person
Culinary journey through time 26. June 16 pm 2h 44 euros per person
Culinary journey through time 31 July 16 pm 2h 44 euros per person
Culinary journey through time 28 August 16 pm 2h 44 euros per person
Culinary journey through time 25 September 16 pm 2h 44 euros per person
Culinary journey through the seasons – pumpkin and turnips 18. October 16.30 pm 1,5h 25 euros per person
Culinary journey through time 30. October 16 pm 2h 44 euros per person
Culinary journey through time 27. November 16 pm 2h 44 euros per person
Culinary journey through time 11. December 16 pm 2h 44 euros per person
A culinary journey through the seasons – Christmas is in the air 13. December 16.30 pm 1,5h 25 euros per person

Impressions – A Culinary Journey Through Time