Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond: 6 tastings on one bus

Taste six different pizza and ice cream spots without leaving the bus between stops

A 3.5-hour food tour of Richmond aboard a 14-passenger bus that stops at three pizza shops and three ice cream makers, with a live English-speaking guide. You'll sample naturally-fermented sourdough pizza, NY-style slices, white pizza with handmade dough, and ice cream flavors ranging from classic to award-winning. Children from age 3 are welcome. Bring water, as some stops are takeout-only with limited seating.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pizza and ice cream tasting tour

• Taste naturally-fermented sourdough pizza
• Sample Ben & Jerry's Clash of the Cones ice cream
• Discover NY-style giant pizza slices
• Sample New England-style classic ice cream
• Enjoy white pizza with handmade dough
• Visit Richmond's newest ice cream scoop shop

The experience

You board the bus and spend the afternoon moving between six carefully chosen spots across Richmond. The pizza stops showcase different styles: one uses naturally-fermented dough that changes the flavor entirely, another serves giant NY-style slices, and a third specializes in white pizza with handmade dough. Between pizza and ice cream, you'll taste what each maker does differently, not a survey of the city, but a deep look at how two simple foods can vary wildly depending on technique and ingredients.

The ice cream stops include an award-winning Ben & Jerry's Clash of the Cones shop, a New England-style maker serving classic flavors, and one of Richmond's newest scoop shops. A live guide in English walks you through each stop and explains what makes it worth the visit. The bus is air-conditioned and holds 14 passengers, so the group stays small enough that you're not waiting in long lines. Some stops are takeout-only with minimal seating, which is why the operator suggests bringing a bottle of water. These places prioritize the food over the dining room.

The whole tour runs 3.5 hours, which means you can fit it into a free afternoon or a first morning in the city without derailing the rest of your day. Private transportation is included, so you don't navigate between neighborhoods on your own or worry about parking.

What’s included

• Private transportation on a 14-passenger air-conditioned bus.
• pizza at three different locations with naturally-fermented, NY-style, and white pizza varieties.
• ice cream at three different locations including an award-winning Ben & Jerry's shop and a New England-style maker.
• live guide in English throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 12:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Discover Richmond Tours

Is this one for you?The bus picks you up and handles the navigation between neighborhoods, so this works best if you're staying in central Richmond or don't have a car for the afternoon. The fixed route and stops mean you move as a group, which keeps the pace steady and the tastings flowing without you deciding where to go next.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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's the difference between the three pizza styles on this tour?

One shop makes pizza with naturally-fermented sourdough dough, which changes the flavor and texture compared to standard crust; another serves giant NY-style slices; and the third specializes in white pizza with handmade dough. Each stop shows a different approach to the same basic ingredient.

Can I bring my three-year-old on this tour?

Children from age 3 are welcome. Some stops are takeout-only with limited seating, so plan for your child to eat while standing or sitting on the bus between locations.

What should I know about the ice cream stops?

One is an award-winning Ben & Jerry's Clash of the Cones shop, one serves New England-style ice cream in classic flavors, and one is a newer scoop shop in Richmond. All three are included in the tour.

Is this tour suitable if I have a gluten or dairy sensitivity?

The tour focuses on pizza and ice cream, so it is not recommended for people with gluten or dairy sensitivities. Most stops will not have alternative options.

Do I need to bring anything?

The operator suggests bringing a bottle of water. Some stops are takeout-only with minimal seating and do not serve water, so having your own is helpful.