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Food tours in Luxembourg: what to eat and which tour to book
Luxembourg City eats somewhere between France, Germany and Belgium, with a large Portuguese and Italian community on top. The local dishes are heavy, rural and pork-based: smoked pork collar with broad beans (Judd mat Gaardebounen, often called the national dish), green-bean soup (Bouneschlupp), fried potato cakes (Gromperekichelcher) at fairs and markets, and the soft cooked cheese spread Kachkéis. Along the Moselle, half an hour away, the country makes mostly dry white wine and Crémant, and riverside restaurants serve small fried fish with it. Eating out is expensive by European standards, but lunch menus (plat du jour) make it manageable.
Use this page to know which local dishes to look for, where to find them in the old town, Grund and Clausen, and what to budget. Public transport across the country is free, which makes a trip to the Moselle wine villages easy. The tours shown are real GetYourGuide listings, with prices as seen when we checked; confirm the price and meeting point on the booking page before you pay.
What to eat in Luxembourg
| Dish | What it is | Where to eat it | Typical price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked pork collar with broad beans Judd mat Gaardebounen | Smoked collar of pork, soaked and then boiled with vegetables and spices, served sliced with broad beans in a creamy sauce and boiled potatoes. Widely called the national dish; most common in summer when broad beans are in season. | Traditional brasseries and Luxembourgish restaurants in the old town (Ville Haute) and Grund. | roughly €22–30 a main |
| Green bean soup Bouneschlupp | Thick soup of green beans, potatoes and onions, often with bacon or sausage. Filling enough to be lunch. | Brasseries and cafés serving Luxembourgish food, often as a daily soup or lunch dish. | roughly €8–14 a bowl |
| Potato fritters Gromperekichelcher | Grated potato with onion and parsley, spiced and deep-fried into flat cakes, served with apple sauce. Classic at fairs, markets and the Christmas market. | Market and fair stalls, the Christmas markets on Place d'Armes and Place de la Constitution in late November–December, and some brasseries. | roughly €5–8 for a portion of three |
| Cooked cheese spread Kachkéis (cancoillotte) | A soft, runny cooked cheese spread, eaten on bread, sometimes with mustard. Sold in tubs in supermarkets. | On bread-and-cheese plates in cafés and brasseries; in any supermarket or deli to take away. | roughly €3–5 a tub in shops |
| Riesling pâté Rieslingspaschtéit | A loaf-shaped meat pie made with Riesling wine and set with aspic, sold sliced. | Bakeries, butchers, delis and traditional restaurants as a starter. | roughly €4–7 a slice from a bakery; more as a restaurant starter |
| Fried Moselle fish Friture de la Moselle | Small river fish, floured and fried whole, served with lemon and a glass of local white wine. | Riverside restaurants in the Moselle villages such as Remich and Grevenmacher; less common in the city. | roughly €18–26 a plate |
| Plum tart Quetschentaart | Open tart of halved Quetsch plums on pastry; a late-summer and early-autumn speciality. | Pâtisseries and bakeries in season (roughly August–October). | roughly €3.50–5.50 a slice |
| Moselle wine and Crémant Crémant de Luxembourg, Riesling, Auxerrois, Pinot gris | Mostly dry white wines and sparkling Crémant from the north bank of the Moselle. Auxerrois is less common elsewhere and worth trying here. | Wine bars in the city, and cooperative and family wineries along the Moselle that offer tastings. | roughly €6–10 a glass in the city; tastings at wineries vary |
Where to eat: markets and neighbourhoods
Place Guillaume II (Knuedler) market
The city's open-air produce market in the old town, with vegetables, cheese, bread, meat, flowers and some ready-to-eat stalls.
Ville Haute (old town)
Brasseries, cafés and pâtisseries around Place d'Armes, Grand-Rue and the side streets. Place d'Armes itself is tourist-heavy; the streets one or two blocks away are better value.
Grund
The lower town along the Alzette below the fortifications, with pubs and restaurants in old stone buildings. Reached by the free public lift from Plateau du Saint-Esprit or on foot.
Clausen
Former brewery area, now a cluster of bars and restaurants at the Rives de Clausen. Busy with locals and commuters after work.
Moselle wine villages (Remich, Grevenmacher, Wormeldange)
Riverside villages with wineries, cooperative cellars and restaurants serving friture and local wine. Easy on free public buses or by car.
Food tours in Luxembourg compared
Every tour below is a real listing on GetYourGuide or Viator, checked on 2 Oct 2026. Prices move with season and group size, so treat them as a guide and confirm on the booking page.
| Tour | Length | Price* | Group | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Italian Cooking Masterclass at Home in Luxembourg | 3 hours | from €79 per person | private | Travellers who want to cook the dishes again at home; easiest option for dietary needs, since you control the ingredients. | Check dates |
| Luxembourg City: Walking Tour with Optional Wine Tastings | 2.5 hours | from €25 per person | — | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
| Luxembourg: Guided Food Tour with Tastings | 3.5 hours | from €90 per person | — | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
| Luxembourg: BBQ-Flavors Dinner in a Vintage Bus | 4 hours | from €99 per person | — | Evening eaters who want dinner and drinks rolled into one, plus the city after dark. | Check dates |
| Luxembourg: Italian-Style Dinner in a Vintage Bus | 4 hours | from €99 per person | — | Evening eaters who want dinner and drinks rolled into one, plus the city after dark. | Check dates |
Authentic Italian Cooking Masterclass at Home in Luxembourg
On GetYourGuide · run by Gasel Experiences
- Length
- 3 hours
- Price
- from €79 per person
- Rating
- 4.9 ★ from 9 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Group size
- private
- Suits
- Travellers who want to cook the dishes again at home; easiest option for dietary needs, since you control the ingredients.
Luxembourg City: Walking Tour with Optional Wine Tastings
On GetYourGuide · run by VISIT LUXEMBOURG TOURS
- Length
- 2.5 hours
- Price
- from €25 per person
- Rating
- 4.9 ★ from 462 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Included
- Certified local English-speaking tour guide Centrally located meeting point Optional Luxembourg wine tastings (1 glass of crémant, 1 glass of Luxembourg white wine, Luxembourg grape juice for kids)
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- Meeting point is in the center of the Place d'Armes in front of the bandstand (roofed platform under which bands play music)
Luxembourg: Guided Food Tour with Tastings
On GetYourGuide · run by SIGHTSEEING.LU
- Length
- 3.5 hours
- Price
- from €90 per person
- Rating
- 4.9 ★ from 125 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Included
- Walking tour Local guide 5 stops with food tastings Additional food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- Pl. de Paris, 2314 Gare Luxembourg
Luxembourg: BBQ-Flavors Dinner in a Vintage Bus
On GetYourGuide · run by SIGHTSEEING.LU
- Length
- 4 hours
- Price
- from €99 per person
- Rating
- 3.2 ★ from 4 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Included
- 4-hour journey on board a vintage School Bus Service on board A themed 3-course-menu No Live Guide on board Drinks Tips
- Suits
- Evening eaters who want dinner and drinks rolled into one, plus the city after dark.
- Starts
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Departure point: bus parking "Bouillon".
Luxembourg: Italian-Style Dinner in a Vintage Bus
On GetYourGuide · run by SIGHTSEEING.LU
- Length
- 4 hours
- Price
- from €99 per person
- Rating
- 4.7 ★ from 3 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Included
- 4-hour trip in our retro American school bus Service and Meal on board Italian 3-course-menu No Live Guide on board Drinks (payable on board) Tips
- Suits
- Evening eaters who want dinner and drinks rolled into one, plus the city after dark.
- Starts
- J423+2V, Luxembourg
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Street food, sit-down or a cooking class?
Street food
Street food is limited: Gromperekichelcher and sausages at markets, fairs and the Christmas market, bakeries for sandwiches and Rieslingspaschtéit, and Portuguese cafés for pastries and coffee. The Schueberfouer funfair (late August to early September) is the biggest street-food event of the year.
Sit-down meals
Most eating is in brasseries and restaurants, and the best value is the weekday lunch menu (plat du jour), often around €15–22. Luxembourgish dishes are on brasserie menus alongside French, Italian and Portuguese food. Dinner is typically 19:00–21:30; reserve at weekends.
Cooking classes
Cooking classes are few and not usually focused on Luxembourgish cooking. Wine tastings along the Moselle are the more common hands-on food experience.
How much to budget for food
| Style | Per person, per day* |
|---|---|
| Budget (street food, markets) | €35–50 (bakery breakfast, plat du jour lunch, simple dinner) |
| Mid-range (one sit-down meal a day) | €70–100 (two restaurant meals with a glass of wine) |
| Splurge (tasting menus, wine) | €150+ (tasting menu or a full dinner with Moselle wine) |
Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free
Vegetarian & vegan: Traditional Luxembourgish food is pork-heavy, and even soups often contain bacon. The city has plenty of international, Italian and vegetarian restaurants, and menus are usually labelled. Ask whether Bouneschlupp is made without meat.
Halal: Halal options exist in Turkish, Middle Eastern and North African restaurants, especially around the station area (Gare). Traditional dishes are pork-based.
Gluten-free: Awareness is good, as in neighbouring France and Germany, and allergens must be indicated. Breaded and fried dishes, pâtés in pastry and tarts contain gluten; Kachkéis and Judd mat Gaardebounen are worth asking about.
Food scams and tourist traps to avoid
- Tourist-facing terraces on Place d'Armes with high prices for ordinary food and drinks. Have a drink there if you like the square, but eat a block or two away or in Grund and Clausen.
- Expensive bottled water ordered by default. Tap water is safe; ask for a carafe of tap water (une carafe d'eau). Some places may still charge or refuse, so ask first.
- Paying for a taxi or private transfer to the Moselle wineries. Public transport in Luxembourg is free nationwide; check bus routes to Remich and Grevenmacher.
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Staying near the markets saves time and taxi money — most food tours start in the old centre.
Common questions
What is the national dish of Luxembourg?
Judd mat Gaardebounen: smoked pork collar with broad beans and potatoes. It is most common in summer when broad beans are in season. Bouneschlupp, a green bean soup, is the other dish locals mention first. Both are on menus at traditional brasseries in the old town and in Grund.
Do I need to tip in Luxembourg?
Service is included in prices. Rounding up or leaving about 5–10% for good service is common but not expected. Leaving small change in cafés is normal. On a guided food tour, a tip of roughly €5–10 per person for a good guide is appreciated.
When is the market on?
The main market on Place Guillaume II (the Knuedler) in the old town is traditionally held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, with produce, cheese, bread and some food stalls. Check current hours before going, as times and stall numbers can change, especially in winter.
How much should I budget for food per day?
Luxembourg is expensive. A tight day with a bakery breakfast and a plat du jour lunch costs roughly €35–50. Two restaurant meals with wine cost about €70–100. Lunch menus are the best value; dinner prices are noticeably higher.
Is it easy to visit the Moselle wineries without a car?
Yes. Public transport in Luxembourg is free, and buses run from the city to Remich, Grevenmacher and other Moselle villages. Check whether the winery you want needs a booking for tastings, and check the last bus back.
When is the best time for food in Luxembourg?
Late summer is good: broad beans for Judd mat Gaardebounen, Quetschentaart plum tarts, and the Schueberfouer funfair from late August into September. The Christmas markets from late November bring Gromperekichelcher and mulled wine. Harvest season on the Moselle runs roughly September–October.
* Prices are approximate, gathered on 2 Oct 2026 from menus, markets and the booking pages linked above. They change with season and exchange rates.