Capitol Hill Food Tour

The Capitol Hill Food Tour is a guided walking tasting tour run by DC Metro Food Tours, a Washington, D.C. operator that is part of Food Tour Corporation. The route explores Capitol Hill, the residential and commercial neighborhood in the southeast and northeast quadrants of the District of Columbia that sits just east of the U.S. Capitol, in the 20003 postal area. The meeting point is sent to guests at booking. The tour lasts about three and a half hours, and groups are capped at 12 guests, which keeps the pace relaxed and allows conversation with the guide at each stop. Visitors taste American and market-style foods at several neighbourhood eateries along Capitol Hill streets, with the overall balance leaning savoury and a sweet item at some stops. The guide covers the history of Capitol Hill, its rowhouses and its dining scene, including the long role of Eastern Market as the neighbourhood's food hub. On Saturday and Sunday the outdoor Eastern Market stalls add to the atmosphere, making weekends a popular choice. One Travelocity listing shows a price of about 81 US dollars per person, though visitors should confirm the current price on the operator's booking page. Tastings are included in the ticket, while drinks beyond the tastings and the guide gratuity should be assumed extra unless the booking page says otherwise. The tour is conducted in English and involves a few blocks of walking between stops, so comfortable footwear is useful. Guests with dietary restrictions should say so at booking so the operator can check what each stop can prepare. Capitol Hill is served by the Capitol South, Eastern Market and Union Station Metro stations, which makes arrival simple even though the exact starting point varies. Bookings are made through the FareHarbor page of DC Metro Food Tours or by phone at +1-202-851-2268.