Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,407 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Local Tours and Cooking Experiences
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Eating Europe Food Tours has risen to become the top AI recommendation for local culinary experiences. This reflects a broader shift in AI responses, which now increasingly favor specialized tour operators over generalist booking platforms.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A top-ranked alternative for food tours across Paris, Rome, and Amsterdam. | 41% | |
| 2 | The dominant choice for food tours, especially in Amsterdam and Rome. | 36% | |
| 3 | 32% | ||
| 4 | Frequently recommended booking platform, though less dominant than in the past. | 21% | |
| 5 | The top-recommended specialist for high-end food tours in Paris's Le Marais. | 16% | |
| 6 | The leading choice for 'off-the-beaten-path' Amsterdam walking tours. | 13% | |
| 7 | A fast-gaining new entrant for | 13% | |
| 8 | 7% | ||
| 9 | 7% | ||
| 10 | 7% | ||
| 11 | 6% | ||
| 12 | 5% | ||
| 13 | 5% | ||
| 14 | 5% | ||
| 15 | 5% | ||
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 4% | ||
| 18 | 4% | ||
| 19 | Key recommendation for private, art-historian-led museum tours in Amsterdam. | 4% | |
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 3% | ||
| 22 | 3% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
viator.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 40% of analyzed answers.
Jumped from rank #8 to #1 between October 2025 and March 2026.
Dropped from #1 to #6 between October 2025 and March 2026.
Emerged as a top contender in late 2025 after not being cited initially.
Lost its early lead in October, falling to rank #14 by March 2026.
“A single best answer for private boats.” → “A curated list of several boutique operators.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29% | 41% | ||
| 32% | 36% | ||
| 24% | 22% | ||
| 17% | 24% | ||
| 16% | 3% |
The two models disagree most about Original Food Tours (ChatGPT #5, Google #23) and Viator (ChatGPT #20, Google #6).
Eating Europe Food Tours has risen to become the top AI recommendation for local culinary experiences. This reflects a broader shift in AI responses, which now increasingly favor specialized tour operators over generalist booking platforms.
Across 1,407 AI responses, Secret Food Tours is mentioned most, named in 41% of them, followed by Eating Europe Food Tours (36%) and Tripadvisor (32%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,407 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Early answers highlighted aggregators like Tripadvisor, but by December 2025, responses solidified around a core group of specialist operators. Eating Europe and
Secret Food Tours became the most consistently recommended brands, while
Devour Tours emerged as a new top contender in early 2026.
How do I book a small-group food tour in Rome that explores the city's best culinary neighborhoods?
Early answers highlighted aggregators like Tripadvisor, but by December 2025, responses solidified around a core group of specialist operators. Eating Europe and
Secret Food Tours became the most consistently recommended brands, while
Devour Tours emerged as a new top contender in early 2026.
AI has consistently and overwhelmingly recommended Eating Europe's Jordaan food tour for this specific request. Secret Food Tours is a frequent alternative, but Eating Europe's dominance has solidified since December 2025, often appearing as the top or sole recommendation.
AI has consistently and overwhelmingly recommended Eating Europe's Jordaan food tour for this specific request. Secret Food Tours is a frequent alternative, but Eating Europe's dominance has solidified since December 2025, often appearing as the top or sole recommendation.
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