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15 Best Food & Drink Tours In Washington DC

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The 15 best food & drink tours in Washington, with what each one covers, what it costs and how long to set aside. A shortlist for planning real days on and off the National Mall.

15 Best Food & Drink Tours In Washington DC

Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal: 184.5 Miles of Backstory by the Potomac
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Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour

1.Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour

A small-group Georgetown walking food tour blending Old Stone House history, C&O Canal stories, and multiple tastings for $84.

Most Popular 4.5

“Georgetown is a lively neighborhood with interesting fun facts. We went to 4 different places and had a good amount of food. Personally for me the highlight was a plant based restaurant. It was an unexpected surprise and the food was great. Our guide Christian grew up in the area and has a vast knowledge…”

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Washington's Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Bites - The Georgetown route: Georgetown University to the Exorcist stairs and waterfront gates
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Washington’s Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Bites

DC's Original Food and History Walking Tour - Food Stops That Feel Like Lunch, Not Just Snacks
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DC’s Original Food and History Walking Tour

3.DC’s Original Food and History Walking Tour

Walk U Street’s Black Broadway with a guide, sample standout DC favorites, and learn the neighborhood’s history in 3 hours.

5.0

“The overall experience was enjoyable. The food was decent-I’ve been on foodie tours in other cities and we got smaller tastes at many more locations, which gives you a wider exposure to different foods. Our guide was interesting and very helpful.”

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Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour - The tasting stops: what you’re likely to eat (and why it’s planned this way)
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Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour

4.Tastes of Georgetown Food & History Small Group Walking Tour

Small-group Georgetown food and history walk with multiple tastings, drinks, and local stories. 3 hours, mobile ticket.

4.5

“Joe's passion for food, history, DC, and people on the tour made for one of the best tours I've ever been on. We learned about Georgetown history, Georgetown University, Georgetown scandals and mysteries, and what makes a great pizza. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown - Price and value: what $95 buys you in real life
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Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown

5.Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown

Sample kosher, Italian, pastries, and seasonal dishes on a 2-hour Georgetown walk with local guides, history, and a small group vibe.

5.0

“Great tour . 4 fantastic food spots - you eat inside at 3 of them .. the other is more of a walk up sorta pls e but still really good. . Highly recommend”

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Washington D.C.: Taste of Georgetown Walking Food Tour - Canal-Side Tarts and Georgetown’s Port Beginnings
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Washington D.C.: Taste of Georgetown Walking Food Tour

6.Washington D.C.: Taste of Georgetown Walking Food Tour

A small-group Georgetown walking food tour with big lunch-size tastings, photo stops, and history, plus a donation to Bread for the City.

4.7

“The tour was good because we had a great guide who had a lot of fascinating historical tidbits and was more than willing to answer our questions. The food selections were tasty and varied. The price was a little steep, but the food was paid for and the restaurants were welcoming. I recommend this tour…”

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Local Neighborhood Washington DC Food Tour by DrinkEatWalk Tours - Price and value: what $169 buys you in real terms
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Local Neighborhood Washington DC Food Tour by DrinkEatWalk Tours

7.Local Neighborhood Washington DC Food Tour by DrinkEatWalk Tours

A 4-hour Washington DC food crawl with Tim: oysters, pupusas, Ethiopian platter, sweet potato pie, and a rooftop nightcap.

5.0

“Not your ordinary food tour!! I have done many food tours in Europe and the US and this tour is the best. Not only do you get food from diverse neighborhoods, and a lot of it, but you get an interesting tour of the DC neighborhoods that go beyond the traditional Mall Monuments. Our guide…”

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Cobblestones & Croissants: A Morning Food Tour in Georgetown, DC - How the 3 to 3.5 hours plays out on foot
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Cobblestones & Croissants: A Morning Food Tour in Georgetown, DC

Capitol Hill Food and Walking Tour - The 2:00 pm Plan: Where You Meet and How Long It Takes
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Capitol Hill Food and Walking Tour

9.Capitol Hill Food and Walking Tour

Small-group Capitol Hill food and history walk with tastings, local stories, and easy Eastern Market access from $81.

4.5

“The food was good and our guide Robert was very knowledgeable about the DC area! I want to do the Alexandria tour with Robert. A gal in our group had Robert for that tour in August and loved it!”

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Eastern Public Market Food Tour with 5 Tastings plus Dessert - Stop 1: Eastern Market and the Point of Planned Tastings
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Eastern Public Market Food Tour with 5 Tastings plus Dessert

10.Eastern Public Market Food Tour with 5 Tastings plus Dessert

Taste your way through Eastern Market and Barracks Row with 5 guided tastings plus dessert, plus Marine Corps and Old Naval Hospital history.

5.0

“[Context: Party of 2- retired middle school administrators catching up on 8 years away from each other.] A great walk through the Eastern Market area of DC, including thoughtfully planned plates from gourmet bakery goods and cheeses, to crab cakes, pozole, Stromboli and tarts- the food was filling and fantastic. (We added tequila shots and…”

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DC's Original Food & History Neighborhood Tour - Starting at Ben’s Chili Bowl: Classic DC Energy First
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DC’s Original Food & History Neighborhood Tour

Sweet and Savory Scandalous White House Walking Food Tour - Stop 1 at the White House: history, scandals, and a straight walk down Pennsylvania Avenue
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Sweet and Savory Scandalous White House Walking Food Tour

Old Town Alexandria: Southern Comfort Food & History Tour - The $127 Price Point: What You’re Really Paying For
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Old Town Alexandria: Southern Comfort Food & History Tour

13.Old Town Alexandria: Southern Comfort Food & History Tour

Eat your way through Old Town Alexandria on a 3-hour walk with multiple tastings and history lessons from Revolution to Civil Rights.

4.7

“We had a marvelous time with Jen as our tour guide while exploring Alexandria! Jen’s knowledge of the history of Alexandria in the 1700’s and the 1800’s was impressive and we learned so much! The food was delicious and well spaced out over the tour with stories that related to the history of the food…”

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Eat Like a Local: Downtown DC Food Tour with 4 Tastings - Meet-Up and Route: From Unscripted to Ottoman Taverna
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Eat Like a Local: Downtown DC Food Tour with 4 Tastings

14.Eat Like a Local: Downtown DC Food Tour with 4 Tastings

Downtown DC food tour with 4 tastings in Chinatown and an Irish pub, plus local stories and drink samples for ages 21+.

5.0

“Great food & beverage tour! Highly recommend for a fun way to spend a few hours off the beaten track of DC tourism. Even a tour locals can enjoy…take a few friends and it would be a blast.”

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Private Washington DC Virginia Winery Wine Tasting Tour - Stop 1: Gray Ghost Vineyards and the owner-led tasting feel
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Private Washington DC Virginia Winery Wine Tasting Tour

15.Private Washington DC Virginia Winery Wine Tasting Tour

Private wine tasting tour from Washington DC to Virginia with two wineries, tastings, snacks, and hotel pickup for groups of 6+.

4.5

“I paid for a tour and picked the more expensive one as it had the winery I wanted to visit. I was instead on the cheaper one, and not the winery I wanted to visit. Next time I’ll book directly with spirited and get it cheaper with more options”

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