Washington D.C. Historic Food Walking Tour

Taste authentic D.C. flavors from historic and iconic locations.
Walk through history, visiting key landmarks along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Engage in captivating storytelling from a knowledgeable local guide.
Perfect for foodies & history lovers, with plenty of photo opportunities!

Meeting Point

16th Street Northwest & H Street Northwest

16th St NW & H St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

Lafayette Square, in front of the Andrew Jackson Statue

What's included:

• ✅ Small group experience for a more personalized tour
• ✅ Guided walking tour through historic D.C. locations
• ✅ Four delicious tastings at iconic local spots
• ✅ Stories of presidential food favorites and local culinary history

Not included:

• ❌ Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Lafayette Square

Pennsylvania Ave NW &, 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Stop 1: The White House & Presidential Bites (Lafayette Square)
A "Jefferson Biscuit" with local honey – inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s love for French cuisine.
Begin your journey at Lafayette Square, where you’ll uncover the favorite dishes of past presidents, from Jefferson’s refined French influences to Obama’s famous chili recipe.

15 minutes

InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Stop 2: The Willard Hotel & The Origin of the Term "Lobbyist" (The Willard InterContinental Hotel)
Tasting: A classic Southern hush puppy from a historic D.C. restaurant.
Discover the legendary hotel that has hosted every president since Franklin Pierce and hear how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. finalized his "I Have a Dream" speech within its walls.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, USA

Stop 3: Pennsylvania Avenue & Political Eateries (Old Ebbitt Grill)
Tasting: A mini jumbo lump crab cake, a D.C. staple.
Visit this historic restaurant, established in 1856, which has been a favorite dining spot for presidents, journalists, and politicians for over a century.

15 minutes

Petersen Boarding House

516 10th St NW, , Washington DC, 20004-1401, District of Columbia

The Petersen House is a historic home in Washington, D.C., best known as the place where President Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865, after being shot at Ford’s Theatre. Located across the street from the theater, this 19th-century boarding house was where Lincoln was carried and spent his final hours. Today, it is part of the Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site and features exhibits on Lincoln’s assassination and legacy. Visitors can step inside the room where history changed forever.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ford's Theatre

511 Tenth Street NW, , Washington DC, 20004-1499, District of Columbia

Stop 4-5: Ford’s Theatre & Civil War-Era Cuisine (Ford’s Theatre & Petersen House)
Tasting: A sip of house-made cherry soda, a nod to the "George Washington cherry tree" legend.
Stand outside Ford’s Theatre as you hear about Lincoln’s final night, his favorite meals, and how food shaped the Civil War era.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included