The 4 Best Food Tours in Washington DC

1.Georgetown Foodie Culinary Tour & Neighborhood Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Walk about 1.5 miles through Georgetown with a guide such as Jacob, Elizabeth, or Ben, stopping at four local eateries for food samples and one wine, Spritz, beer, or nonalcoholic pairing. Expect stories about the C&O Canal, Julia Child’s former house, local architecture, and places to keep exploring after the tour.

“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.”

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2.Gastronomic Georgetown Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about three and a half hours walking Georgetown, learning its pre-DC history, and eating at four local stops. Guides such as Robert, Wayne, James, and Christian bring personal stories, ghost tales, and restaurant connections. Food portions are generous, and vegetarian, vegan, kosher, Halal, gluten-free, and lactose-free options can be arranged when noted at booking.

“This was a fabulous tour area history and food is a great combo I would recommend this for Anyone who hasn’t been to the neighborhood or has an interest in food in George Town, Robert was a great tour guide and kept us warm with stories and food even though it was cold outside.”

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3.Washington’s Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6+ Tasty Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Walk Georgetown with a small group of up to 12, tasting warm pita with hummus, tacos, a half-smoke, a secret dish, and a seasonal cupcake. Guides such as Cooper, Matt, Jen, and Noam mix local food with Georgetown stories, the Exorcist site, Washington Harbour, and views of the Key Bridge. Allow three to four hours.

“It was absolutely amazing and the Tour Guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. He kept us engaged and answered all our questions well.”

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4.DC’s Original Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112

Spend three hours walking about 1.5 miles through Washington’s U Street corridor with a guide such as Jim, Soneka, Rasheed, or Jenn. Expect four food stops, including Ben’s Chili Bowl, Ethiopian food, Cuban pastries, and ice cream, plus stories about Black Broadway, murals, architecture, and DC history. Lunch and a charity donation are included.

“The guide was fabulous, and the history was outstanding. The food was so-so - 4 stops with one being a regular ice cream store. Interesting foods, but not always tasty.”

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