What Is a Food Tour?

Food tours are a way for travelers and locals alike to dine at multiple restaurants, one after another, and try the highlight dishes from each place. By creating a way for you to taste signature dishes across a city’s greatest restaurants over the course of one meal, food tours allow you to experience the best of a community’s food scene in a short amount of time. Led by an expert local guide, you’ll be served smaller portions of the tastiest menu offerings at each location, personally scouted out and verified by your guide. These food tastings add up to a full meal’s worth of food by the time the tour ends. Think of a food tour as a fun way to spread out a meal across a variety of restaurants.

Why Go On a Food Tour?

A food tour is a great way to try new restaurants and signature dishes that you may never have discovered otherwise. If you’re visiting the DC area, book our culinary tour to make the most of your limited time in a new area. If you’re a local, book a food tour to check several places off your restaurant bucket list, or to try out a part of town you may not be familiar with.

You should book a food tour instead of going out for a regular meal if…

You want to discover restaurants and dishes you may not otherwise have known about.
Your time in the area is limited and you’d like to enjoy as much of the food scene as possible.
You’re unfamiliar with the area or can’t decide on just one place.
You’d like to taste more items than you’d otherwise be able to order on your own.
You’re looking for more of an experience, rather than just a meal.
You want to show off your culinary adventure on Instagram, TikTok, or any other social media platform.

Who Are Food Tours For?

Visitors: Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of the DMV/NOVA area, gaining an insider’s perspective on the culinary delights that make this region unique.
Locals: Rediscover your own backyard! Virginialicious offers residents the opportunity to explore hidden gems, unearth new favorites, and deepen their connection to the local community.
Corporate Events: Spice up your team-building or client engagement, with a customized food tour, blending business with pleasure in a memorable and delicious way.
Special Celebrations: Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or any milestone, celebrate with a unique and flavorful experience tailored to your preferences.