Georgetown DC: Food Tour & Neighborhood Walk with Tastings

Georgetown's Bakeries, Delis & Spice Shops: A Walking Lunch

You walk 1.5 miles through Georgetown stopping at four to five local food spots, tasting from a deli, Indian spice shop, Italian cafe, and bakery while your guide explains the neighborhood's history from its mills and canals to its modern food scene. One wine or non-alcoholic pairing is included, dietary restrictions are accommodated, and you're done by early evening with time to explore on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Georgetown culinary walk and tastings

• Start tour at 2:00pm
• Walk 1.5 miles with guide
• Stop every 20 minutes to taste food
• Enjoy 4-5 food samples and one drink
• Learn about Georgetown's history and culture
• Visit local deli, Indian eatery, spice shop, Italian cafe, and bakery
• End tour and explore Georgetown independently

The experience

The smell hits you first: fresh bread and roasted spices mixing on M Street as your guide points out the bakery window. Georgetown's food tour starts at 2pm, and you're walking about 1.5 miles at a pace that lets you stop every twenty minutes or so at a local eatery. Four to five tastings come with the walk, plus one wine or Spritz pairing, and between bites your guide talks about the neighborhood's actual history: the flour mills, the meat packing district, Julia Child's house tucked away on a side street, the C&O Canal that made Georgetown matter in the first place.

The stops themselves are the kind of places locals actually eat. You'll taste from a neighborhood deli, an Indian-owned shop called International Spice and Olive Oil that's been there twenty years, an Italian cafe and grocery store, and a military-focused American bakery that people know. The guide knows which ones have vegetarian options, and you can request dietary restrictions when you book. They're used to working around that. You might stand for one tasting, sit for another. It's not rushed, and it's not a performance. You're just eating your way through Georgetown with someone who knows the blocks.

After the tour ends, you're free to walk around on your own. The whole thing takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on how the stops go and how many questions you ask. It operates in all weather, so bring a jacket if it's cold. You'll need a valid photo ID if you're drinking the wine pairing (minimum age is 21), and the tour requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination to participate.

What’s included

Your tour includes four to five food tastings from local eateries (a deli, Indian spice shop, Italian cafe, and American bakery), one wine or non-alcoholic Spritz pairing, a professional guide who shares Georgetown's history and architecture, and a 2.5 to 3.5 hour walking experience at a comfortable pace. Vegetarian options are available, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs Saturday and Sunday at 13:00, from US$ 79 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 13:00Last departure this season: 15 NovAnother time? ›

GroupUp to 82 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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AgesAdult (14 to 90 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Mangia DC Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat like a local without planning which restaurants to hit or worrying about timing. The guide handles the stops, the tastings are already paid for, and you learn the neighborhood's real story while you eat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the Georgetown food tour start?

The tour starts at 2:00pm and lasts 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

How many food tastings are included?

Four to five tastings are included, plus one wine or Spritz pairing (non-alcoholic options available).

How far do you walk on this tour?

You walk about 1.5 miles (2.5 km) at a comfortable pace, stopping roughly every 20 minutes.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. Specify any dietary restrictions when you book.

Do I need to show ID for the wine pairing?

Yes, a valid photo ID is required to consume alcohol. The minimum drinking age is 21.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Mention any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field at checkout, and the guide will work with the stops to accommodate you.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes, it operates in all weather. Dress appropriately for the conditions.

Do I need to be vaccinated against COVID-19?

Yes, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to participate.

What happens after the tour ends?

After the tour, you're free to explore Georgetown on your own.