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Old Town Alexandria Food Tour

Name: Old Town Alexandria Food Tour
Brand: Virgin Experience Gifts
SKU: FDK-WAS-0065
Price: 72.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (33 reviews)

Alexandria, VA

From: $72

Item #: FDK-WAS-0065

(33 Reviews)

Old Town Alexandria Food Tour in Washington DC

Historic Food Tour in Old Town Alexandria, VA

Guided Food Tour in Old Town Alexandria, VA

Food Tasting during Old Town Alexandria Food Tour near Washington DC

This Old Town Alexandria Food Tour explores the culinary variety of locally owned and operated restaurants in the historic waterfront town.

Passionate tour providers have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Sunand The Boston Globe
Enjoy 4-5 food tastings which may include American gastropub dishes, local artisan beer, Virginia peanuts, Italian cuisine and more
Explore parts of this historic and architecturally unique town that has prospered for over 200 years!

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Overview

This Old Town Alexandria Food Tour explores the culinary variety of locally owned and operated restaurants in the historic waterfront town.

Passionate tour providers have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Sunand The Boston Globe
Enjoy 4-5 food tastings which may include American gastropub dishes, local artisan beer, Virginia peanuts, Italian cuisine and more
Explore parts of this historic and architecturally unique town that has prospered for over 200 years!

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Thursday through Sunday - 1:00 PM

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Important Details

Essential Information

Approximately half of the 3.5-hour tour will include walking
Children under the age of 7 who will not be participating in food tastings do not require a ticket, please notify Virgin Experience Gifts at the time of booking if you will be bringing an infant or young child along with you
All tastings are included in the price
Visit 3-5 restaurants for tastings that will happily fill most stomachs
Notify Virgin Experience Gifts of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking

Duration

3.5 hours

Experience Provider Info

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Maximum Participants

Up to 12 people per tour

Spectators

This experience is only for those on the tour.

Weather Dependent

This experience is not weather dependent and will run rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, you will be able to go inside many of the establishments on the tour. Please dress appropriately for the day's weather conditions.

What To Wear

Please dress appropriately for expected weather conditions. You will be walking throughout the tour, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking added measures to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. Our partners are following all required local mandates and guidelines and kindly ask that all participants please bring and wear a mask to their experience. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

What types of foods are served on the tour?

There will be 4-5 tastings on the tour that may include (and are subject to change) American gastropub dishes, local artisan beer, Virginia peanuts, regional seafood, Italian cuisine, Indigenous dessert or freshly brewed coffee and tea. Everyone will also receive Alexandria's Famous Jelly Cake. Food-tasting locations may change without notice.

How much food is served on the tour?

There are 3-5 stops on the tour where you will be served small specialty meals. For most people there is enough food that dinner afterwards will not be necessary.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Most food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated on this tour. Please notify Virgin Experience Gifts at the time of booking of any special needs or requests.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Children are allowed on this tour. Please note, the tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours with a lot of both standing and walking.

If I am bringing an infant/very young child, do I need to purchase a ticket for them?

Children under the age of 7 that will not be participating in food tastings do not require a ticket. However, please notify Virgin Experience Gifts at the time of booking if you will be bringing an infant or young child along with you.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

This tour will cover some uneven terrain and may be difficult on a wheelchair. Please notify Virgin Experience Gifts at the time of booking if anyone if your party will need wheelchair access throughout the tour.

Do we just walk around and sample food?

This food tour provides history, architecture, culture and local cuisine. You will enjoy food at a number of restaurants throughout each Food Tour in the form of either specially plated dishes, or family style meals, depending on the type of food at each restaurant.

Are restrooms available during the tour?

Yes, restrooms are available during the tour at all restaurants. The tour will stop at each restaurant for 20-25 minutes including time to use the restrooms.

How much walking is involved? Is it a fast-paced tour?

You will be on your feet for approximately half of the tour walking at a comfortable pace. Seating will be available at most restaurants for approximately 20-25 minutes. Remember to wear comfortable shoes.

Does the tour guide accept gratuities?

Gratuity for your tour guide is not required, but is appreciated if your enjoy your experience.

What happens if it rains or snows?

Where does the tour finish?

The tour finishes within three blocks of the starting point. Participants will receive specific direction details and a map at the beginning of the tour in order to gain familiarity with the area.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.

Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, all bookings for this experience are final.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4.5
based on 33 reviews.

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The food tour was excellent! Our guide was pleasant, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable of the area. He guided us to each superb restaurant, giving us the history and folklore of Alexandria along the way!

— Edward R | Oct 09, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Edward! I am thrilled to hear that your guide was passionate and excited to share his expertise of Alexandria with you! Sounds like this tour not only provided your body with delicious food and drink, but also fed your mind with new stories and facts. I hope you will cherish your day in Alexandria for years to come! Cheers to you, Elizabeth

Not only was it an adventure in going to new restaurants for new foods, but we heard historical stories and saw historical places along the way. Our guide and the others on the tour were absolutely amazing!

— Lori G | Feb 10, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Wow! Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know of your amazing tour. Our partners really strive to please both your stomach and your mind! Please do let me know next time you're looking to go on another great experience! Cheers, Jake.

Food was great and our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the area. But there was almost no interaction with the restaurant owners or staff. It would have been better if we knew more about the food and why they served us what they did.

— Alan K | Oct 28, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Alan, Thanks you for taking the time to write in about your experience! While I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the tour for the most part, with regards to the guide, the historical aspect, and the food itself, I can understand wanting to know even more information about the establishments. We greatly value all customer feedback, and I'm sure our tour partners would agree, and I'm more than happy to pass your notes along so we can work on making our experiences even better! We look forward to getting you out on another fun adventure! Warm regards, Inah

Mr. Wayne Kehoe was very professional and an Outstanding tour guide. My wife and I really enjoyed the complete tour. The restaurants that he took us your were also outstanding. Many thanks!

— Angel F | Aug 05, 2019

I highly recommend this tour! And I'm a local to the Old Town Alexandria area, and this was such a fantastic and fun afternoon over the 4th of July weekend. The walking tour was just the right amount of walking and getting into FABULOUS restaurants! Landini Brothers was an amazing pasta dish, the combination of foods was super fun. The Fire House was historical significance too. Loved the mediterrean tapas experience. Through it all, our guide Mike was knowledgeable, personable, engaging and perfectly suited for this special role. Thank you for a great Experience!

— Karen D | Jul 08, 2019

The food tour was a blast! Our guide was very knowledgeable, and the restaurants were great picks with wonderful food. What a great gift idea!

— Erik D | May 06, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Erik, So glad to hear you enjoyed your gift! Exploring a city through its local food scene is such a great twist on a typical tour, and I hope you found some great new spots to re-visit! Cheers, Inah

Pablo was a fantastic guide for our food journey through Alexandria. He met us on time and started our tour with a little historical background of the town. Through out the tour he took us not only to some amazing restaurants but he also stopped along the routes to tells us more about the history of the area and pointed out some pretty neat features.

— Jodi M | Jun 13, 2018

Great tour with an engaging guide. Food options were varied and interesting, as well as filling. Definitely recommend!

— Katie D | Jun 18, 2018

Very large group. Food was ok, but nothing special. The guide found it difficult to tell an exciting story. He had limited knowledge on food/ restaurant scene in Alexandria / DC. Seemed knowledgeable on history, but visitors were not too interested in it. Large group/ large table made it difficult to hear the guide.

— Elena S | Dec 30, 2017

This tour was a great way to spend an afternoon with my sister, who was visiting from California. Adreanna was our tour guide on a cold, brisk Virginia day. Our group consisted of three retirees, one semi-retired person, and four American University undergraduates. Adreanna was able to relate to all of us. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting bits of history and anecdotes about the city of Alexandria. The walking tour stopped at four restaurants, all new to me, and the dishes served were both filling and very good. There was no need for dinner that evening!

— Julie R | Nov 15, 2017

Overall the tour was interesting and well organized. However the food itself was not great. It was OK but nothing spectacular

— Olga R | Apr 23, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Olga, Thank you so much for submitting your feedback. I'm sorry that the food portion was not exactly what you had expected, but I'm glad that you still had a nice time. I will be sure to pass your feedback along to the tour company. Thank you again! Jennifer

Very friendly guide. Fun experience.

— Karen L | Mar 23, 2017

Chris was such a good tour guide! We had the best time!

— Susy F | Jan 02, 2017

Very knowledgeable guide. The Norwegian salmon was out of this world! The final stop (for dessert) was a bit commercial, but the others were wonderful.

— Carol L | Oct 31, 2016

We enjoyed all the restaurants that we stopped at to eat. The staff at the restaurants were friendly, and we were seated quickly. Portion sizes of the food that we ate were good. We finished the tour satisfied.

— Deborah M | Aug 08, 2016

Our history and tasting tour of Old Town Alexandria was fantastic, and we would recommend the experience to anyone --- especially those who might question whether or not this type of adventure is right for them. It was an interesting, fun, and delicious afternoon in a beautiful city with something for everyone. Our tour guide, Gerson, was very knowledgeable about Alexandria and outlying areas. He provided a well-paced, seamless experience, interesting historical information with photos and handouts, and a few funny factoids only a local would know. We visited four tasty eateries, and we were so stuffed --- we were happy to have such a fantastic city to walk it off. Many thanks to Gerson who answered all our questions and gave us great ideas to try with the time we had left in the city. We look forward to future Cloud 9 Living experiences.

— Rae F | Jul 12, 2016

My overall experience was GREAT. Lynn was an awesome tour guide with great knowledge of the town and restaurants we visited. She was a sweet and kind person. Every tour guide should be like Lynn. When we book our next event, we will definitely be requesting Ms. Lynn. Thanks for a great experience!

— Katrina G | May 30, 2016

This was our first food tour and we had a great time! Our guide was fun and knew a lot of history about our town. We are definitely gifting this for Christmas!

— Brandi M | Apr 02, 2016

It was a lot of fun. Met new people, learned a little history, and had good food. Our tour guide did a nice job. Go hungry!

— Steven K | Oct 03, 2015

Pablo (our tour guide) was very personable, well-spoken and knowledgeable about the Alexandria area. The chosen restaurants were top-notch and all the food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the salmon with chorizo and succotash, ravioli, and choices of desserts. Pabloâ€™s knowledge of the area was superb, and it was enlightening to hear about the history of residences and public areas. I highly recommend this tour and look forward to going on another one soon, as combining history of the area and great food is a delicious combination.

— Patricia C | Aug 25, 2015

Absolutely loved this food tour in Alexandria, VA. Our tour guide was awesome and the food was amazing! I would definitely do this again!

— Alicia V | May 25, 2015

We had wonderful weather, Alexandria was delightful, and the food was delicious. I expected to learn a little more about Alexandria. Our group was small which made the tour about three hours.

— Annette P | Oct 26, 2014

Pablo with DC metro Food Tours was great. He knows the area well and provided us with amazing information about Old Town Alexandria, its history, the people who settled the town, and the current "hot spots." The restaurants selected on the tour were varied and offered excellent samples of their menus.

— Jerry W | Oct 14, 2014

We had a great time walking aorund Old Town and eating at the local resturants. Katie was an excellent guide with tons of knowledge and made the whole day very fun.

— Chris D | Oct 09, 2014

The overall experince was very good. However, we were not impressed with the last restaurant/bakery on the tour named Bittersweet. The quality of the desserts was not worthy of a food tour. Others in the group felt the same. Also, the advertisement for the tour stated that we would be visiting a few ethnic restaurants such as Greek, Lebanese,Thai, but most of our venues, although very good, were American fare. A little more variey would have been nice.

— Kathie S | Sep 23, 2014

Jenna did a fantastic job! On time, friendly and obviously knowledgeable about restaurants in the area.

— John T | Aug 19, 2014

The location, the quality of the food, the knowledge and personality of the guide and the size of the group were perfect for the occasion. Old Town Alexandria has a lot of history, the architecture is great and the ability to walk to every location in a reasonable matter of time and ease was definitely worth the trip. Add the quality of the all the dining experiences, this was a great day! The planning of having the first meal a full meal, with the following 2 experiences light tastings and the last stop a dessert satisfier was well done. All the dining experiences were of top quality and the different settings and styles made each stop a new and fun adventure. And, the friendly/efficient vendor service was great! We'd recommend all the establishments to others. The settings were not rushed and Chris, our guide, provided great insights at each place as well as facilitating interesting conversation among the attendees. Chris was the topping that brought the food tour together. Immense knowledge of the local history, characters and architecture mad the journey from each vendor to the next as enjoyable as the meals themselves. Plus, his sense of humor and his ability to generate conversation with each of the attendees plus encourage conversation among ourselves was more than we expected. A great experience! Ralph & Joanne Andresen

— Joanne A | Jul 28, 2014

What would have been nice was to receive a listing of the historical sites/landmarks pointed out on tour so we could visit later and also a list of the restaurants we visited - again so that we could go back to them Thanks Sandra Fulton and Yvette Dietrich

— Yvette A | Jun 09, 2014

The Alexandria food tour was well planned, the group was friendly and congenial. tour guide was very knowledgeable, easy to talk with. overall lots of fun and great food. opened our eyes to some places we'd like to go back to. Since this was a gift, and we didn't pay, can't really address that aspect. but from my perspective, a very fun and worthwhile way to spend an afternoon.

— John K | Feb 04, 2014

This is a great intro to Alexandria. notbonly do you get a nice lttle food tour, you learn abiut the town.

— John S | Oct 13, 2013

We really enjoyed the day. And would recommend this as a gift or just something to do to others. It was a fun day. We enjoyed the others on the tour with us and our guide Dina was just delightful.

— Carol P | May 21, 2012

Good restaurants. Historical narrative was excellent, captivating and informative. Overall a great day. Old Town Alexandria is amazing for a food tour.

— William D | Oct 09, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi William, Happy to hear we were able to send you out on a fun experience! I hope you made some great new memories along the way! Best, Inah

Lynn, our guide, was fun, informative and added a lot to the experience. The food was great at the Landini Restsurant and Columbia Firehouse. The Pita House, however, had potential, but the food seemed as if they plated it early and it sat under a hot lamp for a bit. It didn't compare to the other venues.

— Mary M | May 12, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Mary, Thank you for taking the time to write in about your experience! A great tour guide is a must for tours such as this and I'm glad to hear Lynn served you well. I'll be sure to pass your compliments and your feedback about the Pita House along, as we are always looking to improve our experiences. We definitely want to make sure every part of the experience is memorable in all the best ways! Warm Regards, Inah

Old Town Alexandria Food Tour