Georgetown Food Tour

The Georgetown Food Tour is a guided walking tasting experience run by DC Metro Food Tours, a Washington, D.C. operator that is part of Food Tour Corporation and takes bookings through its FareHarbor page. The route covers Georgetown, the historic waterfront neighborhood in the northwest of the District of Columbia, starting near the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue NW and M Street NW in the 20007 postal area. The exact meeting spot is emailed after booking. The tour runs roughly three to three and a half hours and moves at an easy walking pace along the cobblestone and brick streets of the neighborhood, with short stretches between stops. Guests taste dishes at several Georgetown restaurants and bakeries; the lineup of stops varies, and the mix leans toward American and international cooking with a bakery or sweet course included, so the balance runs mostly savoury with at least one dessert-style tasting. A licensed local guide supplies the history of Georgetown, which predates the capital itself and later became known for its Federal-era rowhouses, the C&O Canal and its busy shopping and dining streets. The ticket price is about 94 US dollars per adult, with youth tickets for ages 5 to 16 listed at about 84 dollars, and some resellers show 84 dollars for adults. Tastings are included in the fare, while drinks beyond the tastings and the guide gratuity are not. Groups are kept small enough to move through restaurants comfortably, and the tour is conducted in English. Dietary needs such as vegetarian eating are best raised at the time of booking, since substitutions depend on what each venue can prepare. The tour operates year-round in most weather, although spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for a long walk. Visitors can reach the starting area by taxi, rideshare or bus, as Georgetown has no Metro station. Confirming the current price, meeting point and dietary options on the operator booking page or by phone at +1-202-851-2268 before the date is advisable.