Alexandria DC Old Town Food Tasting Tour
Discover Old Town Alexandria's Rich Food Heritage with This Half Day Culinary Tour in Virginia
VA
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Old Town Alexandria's History and Culture
- • Discover Traditional, Modern and Indigenous Food
- • Visit At Least Six Unique Restaurants
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Washington DC Experience Gifts: Explore a new city with an informative and absolutely delicious food tour of Old Town Alexandria. This tour is a must for anyone looking to combine their love for food with their love for history. While exploring food from traditional, modern and indigenous restaurants, you’ll also get a chance to see the charming architecture and rich heritage of the area.
Being a former port town, you can bet on there being some incredibly fresh seafood on the menu, alongside an Italian restaurant located in the city’s oldest building and a famous cake shop that’s been serving the same delicious recipe for over 135 years! This tour is essential for any history loving foodie, and will make an exciting and educational day out.
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Experience Overview:
Alexandria Dc Old Town Food Tasting TourOn this guided, narrated walking tour, you will experience and learn about Old Town Alexandria’s significance throughout the history of our country. During the tour, you will stop to sample specially made dishes at unique family owned restaurants. After finishing, you will be able to truly appreciate the heritage, history, and local food in Old Town Alexandria.
Your culinary adventure may include the following specialties:
European inspired dishes from the city's original fusion chef, Award-winning house specialty sandwich, Hand made artisan bread, Locally sourced dishes from a restaurant featured on the Food Network, Fresh seafood served in an 18th-century captain's warehouse, Old Town’s famous 135-year-old Jelly Cake, Freshly brewed specialty teas served at one of the Washington DC area's last standing tea shop
Experience the many sides of Old Town! Join us as we bring you through a town of stately mansions, charming row houses, and tree-lined streets, encapsulating three centuries worth of charm. See what makes this former port town so charming, unique and delicious.
All dishes served are included in the tour. Enough food is served that for most participants, dinner afterwards will not be needed. Seating and special service is provided at all restaurants throughout the tour.
FAQ
Activity FAQs
How much food is served on the tour?
There are 4-5 stops on the tour where you will be served small specialty meals. Do not eat lunch prior to any of our tours. For most people there is enough food that dinner afterwards is not necessary.
What types of foods are served on the tour?
We will stop at 3-4 sit down restaurants during each tour. Food ranges from local specialties to ethnic dishes directly reflecting the area's history and population.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Please let us know if anyone in your group has a dietary restriction (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. As long as we know well enough in advance, we can often accommodate your needs. If we do not find out about the special needs until the day of the tour, it is usually not possible for us to appropriately adjust the food on the tour.
Are there any beverages served on the tour?
Each restaurant will also serve water or other beverages with each meal. Alcoholic beverages can be paired with each dish on the tour for an additional cost.
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Guide gratuity is not included but certainly appreciated.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.
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Old Town Alexandria Guided Food Tour
VA
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Old Town Alexandria's History and Culture
- • Discover Traditional, Modern and Indigenous Food
- • Visit At Least Six Unique Restaurants
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