Boutique Old Town Alexandria Food & History Tour

Overview

Alexandria, Virginia sits just across the river from DC but Old Town feels far removed with its cobblestone streets and charming rowhomes. When visiting DC, we always suggest that people take the time to explore this little nearby gem!

Enjoy tastings from locally-owned restaurants which contribute to the story we share. Along the way we will visit a classic spot that has been a mainstay for over 40 years; a restaurant with award-winning dishes, and classic bistro with European roots.

Explore the pretty streetscapes, the waterfront, public art pieces, and the architecture while you learn about the evolution of this small city. From the Civil War to Civil Rights to present day, Old Town has played an instrumental part in this country’s history. Come and get a taste of history.

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.

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Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $127.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $127.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Historical Content

Please advise if you are vegetarian, have allergies, or any dietary restrictions at check out.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets on this tour.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets on this tour.
Proof of vaccination and government ID may be required. Please check city requirements if you have questions.

What To Expect

Old Town

On this tour, you'll explore the history and culture of Old Town Alexandria and taste carefully selected tastings along the way.

Alexandria City Hall & Market Square

After our first restaurant stop, we'll pass through Market Square, the heart of Old Town. If you tour with us on Saturdays, you'll see the longest running farmer's market in action!

Alexandria Visitors Center

As we stroll down King Street, we'll pass by Ramsey House. If you plan to explore more after the tour, we encourage our guests to return here to speak with the friendly staff with a wealth of information.

Athenaeum

Our tour route takes you past the Athenaeum, a gallery of fine arts and a performance space. The building is an impressive example of Greek Revival architecture.

Waterfront Park

Alexandria's newest park sits at the end of King Street and features temporary public art installations, the first of which is an interactive, responsive work. The art responds to sound with illuminated color, bathing visitors in rainbow-hued light as they talk, sing, and play within the installation.

Torpedo Factory Art Center

We'll pass through the Torpedo Factory, which is home to the nation’s largest collection of working-artists’ open studios under one roof.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (22)

Lisa_030871

May 2019

We had so much fun on this walking food/history tour! I had family from out of town and this was the perfect experience to introduce them to why we love Old Town! I can’t wait to do this again and feel so RELIEVED that we finally have a cool activity to take friends and family to without have to drag everyone into DC! Definitely doing this again....loved it!

Response from Host

May 2019

Hi Lisa! Apologies for the delay in my response here - somehow I missed your amazing review. :) We are so excited to have launched our Old Town tour this season and I'm thrilled to hear that as a local, you enjoyed it. We love Alexandria so much and hope that people visiting DC "drag" themselves across the river to explore with us. Cheers, Mary