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The 15 best food 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.
A small-group Georgetown walking food tour with four eateries, vegetarian tastings, and a drink pairing, plus stories tied to local landmarks.
Most Popular“Enjoyed the casual pace of viewing the area, not just the Main Street shops and restaurants. Jacob was fun, and very patient as we had one in our party who was babying a recent ankle surgery.”
A small-group Georgetown walking food tour blending Old Stone House history, C&O Canal stories, and multiple tastings for $84.
“Lots of interesting historical short stories were shared by our tour guide, Robert. We had a good time.”
Georgetown’s 3-hour small-group food walk mixes DC landmarks with 6+ tastings, ending at Baked & Wired Cupcakes for a sweet finale.
“Our tour guide Jen was really nice, the tour around Georgetown was beautiful & the variety of food was excellent.”
Walk U Street’s Black Broadway with a guide, sample standout DC favorites, and learn the neighborhood’s history in 3 hours.
“The tour is a little light. Would enjoy *more* info about neighborhood history, what was going on in the U.S. in general at that time, additional mural visits (I think we visited 2), just more in depth info. Guide was nice and fun, however. We did 4 food stops. First two are neighborhood establishments (savory).…”
Small-group Georgetown food and history walk with multiple tastings, drinks, and local stories. 3 hours, mobile ticket.
“What an amazing day with Joe, our tour guide. We experienced so many amazing foods and learned so much about Georgetown too. Joe also made recommendations of where to go and what to do after the tour. Highly recommend this activity while in DC!”
Sample kosher, Italian, pastries, and seasonal dishes on a 2-hour Georgetown walk with local guides, history, and a small group vibe.
“Our guide Mike was AMAZING! Open to answering any questions and seemed to tailor highlights based on our conversation and introductions. Walking shoes are a must as sidewalks can be bumpy. The Car Barn meeting spot has 2 entrances so ask guide which one to meet at. Our fabulous guide Mike texted 30 minutes before…”
A small-group Georgetown walking food tour with big lunch-size tastings, photo stops, and history, plus a donation to Bread for the City.
“David was wonderful! Great good and beautiful day!”
A 4-hour Washington DC food crawl with Tim: oysters, pupusas, Ethiopian platter, sweet potato pie, and a rooftop nightcap.
“It was a great experience for our first walking food tour. I didn’t know what to expect and thought it was going to be a march from one restaurant to another, which would have been OK. Our guide, Tim, gave us so more much than what we expected. He has a profound love and knowledge…”
Taste croissants, coffee, chocolate, and more on a small-group Georgetown morning walk mixing food with DC landmarks and canal sights.
“I’m glad we did this otherwise I never would have seen Georgetown. The only downside (and obviously wouldn’t be the same for everyone) was that it was too much food. Appreciate a full portion size but 4 full size things were a lot personally. Our guide was engaging and also noticed when people were having…”
Small-group Capitol Hill food and history walk with tastings, local stories, and easy Eastern Market access from $81.
“So much fun walking around and seeing this re-vitalized area of DC. Enjoyed everything from the sparkling sangria to the home made pop-tarts.”
Taste your way through Eastern Market and Barracks Row with 5 guided tastings plus dessert, plus Marine Corps and Old Naval Hospital history.
“A fantastic tour led by a very knowledgeable guide. Katherine was great. I would eagerly seek her out for another tour.”
3-hour walking tour through U Street’s food, murals, and architecture, with tastings galore and stories of Black Broadway.
“My niece and I loved this tour! Jim was friendly and knowledgeable and the food was fantastic! We will definitely look for other tours with Jim. Highly recommend.”
White House food walk with donut, egg dish and gelato, plus politics and scandal stories around the North Lawn.
“The stories and company were good. a nice and interesting guide. Excepcted a bit more from a food tour other than 1 doughnut and one dish at a resturant.”
Eat your way through Old Town Alexandria on a 3-hour walk with multiple tastings and history lessons from Revolution to Civil Rights.
“Jen was a great tour guide. She was friendly , informative and funny!”
Downtown DC food tour with 4 tastings in Chinatown and an Irish pub, plus local stories and drink samples for ages 21+.
“Tour guide was fabulous with some very interesting stories about the neighborhood (Nova) and restaurants we toured. He was quite knowledgeable. This made the experience really worth while. The food and alcohol experience was unique and fun too.”
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