DC Eastern Market Guided Food Tour
Taste Your Way Around the Most Legendary Market in D.C with This Two Hour Eastern Market Food Tour
DC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the Longest Running Food Market in DC
- • Taste Foods From the Best Vendors in the Market
- • Learn the History and Community Significance
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Washington DC Experience Gifts: Located in a 17th century red bricked building in D.C’s Capitol Hill, this market has been an essential part of the neighbourhood for over 200 years. Although a relatively small market, it’s got a great deal of character, and a fantastic bustling energy! There are countless food vendors selling some of the best street food and artisanal products D.C. has to offer.
Expect Salvadorian snacks, international cheeses, handmade bread, Korean BBQ, Greek pies and many more. You’ll also get to learn the history behind the market itself as you eat your way through its many stalls. This would make a great day out for any indecisive food lover, keen to learn more about the history behind some of the local’s favorite spots.
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Experience Overview:
Dc Eastern Market Guided Food TourThe first of our market tours series takes us to Eastern Market - the longest-running public market in Washington DC. Still serving its original function as a public market, Eastern Market has been the center of life within Capitol Hill for over 200 years. Part of a city-wide public market system, Eastern Market was built in order to provide a convenient supply of goods to Capitol Hill residents. It acted as an anchor to the Capitol Hill neighborhood; its presence helped to both retain and attract neighborhood residents. Additionally, Eastern market was a symbol of urbanization, as Washington DC worked to remove the sleepy southern town image it had since the founding of the Federal city.
Our Eastern Market Food Tour will give you an inside look at the legendary market. You will have the opportunity to meet the long-standing vendors and taste their specialties which include a variety of local products produced and grown within the Washington DC area.
Your Food Tour may include the following specialties:
- Homemade Kimchi, and bulgogi
- Locally grown fruits Artisan Breads Local, Regional and International Cheeses
- Homemade turkey jerky
- Empanadas
- DC's Original Half Smoke Hand-rolled stuffed grape leaves
- Eastern European Desserts
After the tour, you will understand the importance of Eastern Market within Capitol Hill as well as Washington DC.
All dishes served are included in the tour. Enough food is served that for most participants, dinner afterwards will not be needed.
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
Gratuity for your tour guide is not included, but 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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DC Eastern Market Food Tour
DC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the Longest Running Food Market in DC
- • Taste Foods From the Best Vendors in the Market
- • Learn the History and Community Significance
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