Things to do in District of Columbia, District of Columbia: The Best Food Tours

The Little Ethiopia Food Tour will take you through historic U Street to 9th street as we visit the heart of the world’s largest Ethiopian community outside of Ethiopia. Your gastronomic experience will chronicle the intricate flavors, textures, and colors in Ethiopian cuisine, while recounting the history of the Ethiopian people.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Guide Gratuities, Drinks, unless specified

Experience a culinary exploration in one of DC’s iconic neighborhoods. Here, you will discover what makes U Street so delicious. This adventure will satisfy your stomach and leave you excited to explore more of our delicious city. As you stroll through these famous streets, you can learn how music has shaped the culture starting with ‘Black Broadway’ and the jazz era. You’ll learn about other great eats, how the architecture has shaped the city, and the ways the neighborhood has evolved over the last century. Explore one of DC's great neighborhoods and go on a culinary adventure. Whether you are looking for somewhere to take a date, or out of town guests, this food tour will satisfy all appetites. Please indicate any food allergies when booking. A portion of each ticket sale is donated to Bread For The City, an organization who provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty for DC residents.

Inclusions: Local/professional guide, Lunch, Historical Content

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Come taste the flavors that set the backdrop to Old Town Alexandria's fascinating evolution and learn where the neighborhood is headed on our Boutique Old Town Food Tour. This charming city played a pivotal role from Revolutionary War times, to the Civil Rights Movement to modern day. Your tour begins at our first restaurant stop where you will meet your guide. Between the restaurants stops, you will make a few stops where your guide will point out historic landmarks, share unique (and sometimes, scandalous!) stories, and point out some off-the-beaten-track points of interest. Your group will make a few stops in addition to what is listed in the "what to expect" section. The tastings that are included in this tour are carefully selected to contribute to the story of the neighborhood. A portion of each ticket sale is donated to Bread For The City, an organization who provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty for DC residents.

Inclusions: Please advise if you are vegetarian, have allergies, or any dietary restrictions at check out., Professional guide, Historical Content

Exclusions: Gratuities

Let a passionate local foodie be your guide to everything Italian in Washington, DC. This walking tour through Dupont Circle allows you to discover the area’s history, architecture and culture while enjoying four to five tastings at several culinary gems as well as one wine pairing. Select from various departure times for a 3.5-hour food experience limited to 16 people.

Inclusions: Food tastings, Server gratuities, Professional guide

Exclusions: Guide gratuities (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Once a thriving port town, Georgetown is DC’s oldest neighborhood and still reveals glimpses of mule-drawn boats and flour mills. Discover Georgetown's cosmopolitan past, where people from every continent and many religions lived together and built an eclectic culinary community. More than just a premier shopping destination, Georgetown has a delicious and culturally-diverse history. The tour will stop at several restaurants during the three-hour tour. Between food tastings, your guide will stop and share the unique history of the Georgetown neighborhood along the way. We provide more than just a sampling of random delicious bites; our guides use the tastings we offer to help tell the story of the neighborhood that you explore with us. This is a small-group tour of no more than 8. A portion of each ticket sale is donated to Bread For The City, an organization who provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty for DC residents.

Inclusions: Please mention if you are vegetarian, or have food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking., Historical neighborhood information, Small-group tour of 8 people, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

With the sunshine reflecting off the Potomac, there’s no better place to enjoy an afternoon in Washington, D.C. than aboard a Spirit lunch cruise. Treat yourself to an on-board historical tour of some of the most iconic landmarks in the country like Old Town Alexandria, National Harbor and the Washington Monument, as you sample creative dishes from our lunch buffet menu.

Inclusions: 2-hour lunch (or brunch) cruise, Buffet menu, Coffee and tea, Service charges, Tax and fees

Exclusions: Other drinks (not listed in Inclusions), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Located within earshot of the US Capitol and the Mall, Capitol Hill is one of the earliest, historically diverse, and most beautiful areas in Washington DC. Enjoy a variety of food on this 3.5-hour, small-group walking tour that follows the culinary history of this diverse Washington DC neighborhood. All dishes served are included in the tour and there is a maximum of 12 participants.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Professional guide

Exclusions: Guide Gratuities, Drinks, unless specified

Our Gastronomic Georgetown Food Tour takes you to the historic yet chic charm of Georgetown, an area that predated Washington DC. You will be transported on this 3.5 hour food tour across 250+ years of history, and enjoy flavors closely connected to the Northwest DC neighborhood. Its roots are still very much alive and can be seen in the red brick town homes, and turn of the century factories that are found throughout the area. This tour includes a licensed and knowledgeable guide to show you through the town.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Tour escort/host, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Drinks unless specified, Guide Gratuities

Join a cruise around the capital and admire the cities skyline while on board this wonderful 2-hour brunch cruise. Admire unmatched skyline views from a unique vantage point while enjoying a mouth-watering feast and listening to the live jazz trio.

Inclusions: 2-hour brunch cruise, Buffet menu, Coffee, tea and iced tea, Service charges, Taxes and fees

Exclusions: Additional beverages (available for purchase), Gratuities

Adams Morgan has been known for its diversity and ethnicity for most of the 20th century. The turn-of-the-century neighborhood has retained its historic charm while becoming the district's destination for both eclectic cuisine and nightlife. Take a journey through the historic and culturally diverse neighborhood to enjoy a variety of foods along the way. This 3.5 hour neighborhood Food Tour features some of the best this area has to offer while telling the story of how a community lead by example and came together to embrace their diversity.

Inclusions: Food tastings

Exclusions: Tour Guide Gratuities (optional), Drinks, unless specified