For travelers looking to make their getaways as delicious as they are unforgettable, TripAdvisor has officially revealed the most popular foodie cities in the world. Food tours are the fastest growing experiences category based on traveler spending, according to the leading travel booking site. TripAdvisor discovered that travelers are trading in traditional dining for destinations with local food experiences — so whether it’s making pizza in Rome or tasting tapas in Madrid, exploring the local cuisine is always a major travel highlight. “Travelers are increasingly interested in getting local insight on their destination, and food tours and cooking classes a great way to do that,” noted  TripAdvisor spokesperson Laurel Greatrix. “Guides can be a great resource for finding hidden gems or local favorite spots and can create an unforgettable part of your trip. Coming home with a local recipe or a new favorite restaurant is the best souvenir.” Best Food Cities in the World: 1. Rome Rome Food Tour by Sunset around Prati District 2. Florence Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence 3. Paris Paris Food Tour: Taste of Montmartre 4. Barcelona Interactive Spanish cooking experience in Barcelona 5. New Orleans New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter 6. New York City Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food and Culture Tour 7. Venice Venice Food Tour: Cicchetti and Wine 8. Madrid Madrid Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour 9. Tokyo Tokyo by Night: Japanese Food Tour 10. Bangkok Bangkok Food Tour Read more at cnbc.com RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations , Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek tourism report