Food Tours in Washington, DC

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Rachel Cooper
Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions.
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Updated 06/03/19

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Food tours are a fun way to experience local culture and cuisine. You can sample a variety of local foods at Washington DC area restaurants, cafes and public markets while exploring historic neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill, Georgetown, U Street, Old Town Alexandria and Frederick, Maryland. These are our favorite food tours in the greater DC area.

DC Food Tours

Capitol Hill Culinary Experience - The 3.5-hour food tour takes you on a stroll through Capitol Hill, the historically diverse neighborhood, where you sample local and regional cuisine. Experience Washington DC's culinary scene as you sample foods at a range of dining establishments from the Navy Yard to Barracks Row.

Gastronomic Georgetown Food Tour - This 3.5-hour food tour highlights the cuisine of locally owned and operated restaurants and shops in historic Georgetown. Try some Presidential favorite dishes, handcrafted European beverages, high-end Turkish inspired cuisine, desserts from Georgetown's favorite family run bakery and much more.<br/>
Dupont Circle Food Tour - The 3.5-hour tour explores the Dupont Circle area which has some of the oldest, most beautiful architecture in the city. The streets are lined with old townhouses, churches, and cafes. Experience the cuisine that fed the aristocrats who first lived here, to the latest spots in ethnic food and trendy bars.

Old Town Alexandria Food Tour - The 3.5 hour Old Town Alexandria Food Tour explores the culinary variety of locally owned and operated restaurants off the beaten path in the historic waterfront town. On this guided walking tour, you will experience and learn about Alexandria's significance throughout colonial times.

Little Ethiopia Food Tour - This 3.5-hour walking food tour highlights Ethiopian cuisine at a variety of restaurants in the historic U Street and Shaw neighborhoods in Washington. Sample the flavors and textures in Ethiopian cuisine while recounting the history of the Ethiopian people.

The Foods of Eastern Market - The 1.5-hour tour guides you through Eastern Market, the longest running public market in Washington DC. The 200-year-old market on Capitol Hill is a culinary gem with history, character, and delicious food.

Taste Frederick Food Tours - The 3-hour guided walking tour through historic downtown Frederick, Maryland includes food and drink tastings at unique local restaurants and specialty food shops. The tour provides insight into the historical, architectural and cultural components of the city.

SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier Factory Tours - 360 Main Street, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, Maryland (240) 654-6972. The premium chocolate manufacturer, located in the Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland, manufactures single-estate premium chocolates from cacao beans imported from the Dominican Republic. They offer FREE factory tours where you can learn about the origin of cacao trees, how they are harvested, fermented, dried and then subsequently turned into premium single-estate chocolate.​

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