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Food tours in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. Food Tours Guide 2026

How to taste Washington, D.C. properly: market tours, cooking schools, and a food crawl you can run solo.

Washington, D.C. has 5+ food tours and culinary experiences covered in this guide, led by Dupont Circle and U Street Food Tour, Capitol Hill and Eastern Market Food Walk and Ethiopian Cuisine Food Experience — Little Ethiopia. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States, a planned federal district occupying 68 square miles on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia. Home to the three branches of the U.S. federal government, world-class Smithsonian museums, iconic monuments, and a vibrant multicultural dining and arts scene, the city draws more than 24 million visitors annually. Most of the capital's major museums and memorials are free, making it one of the most accessible great cities on earth.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Washington, D.C. through its food.

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Dupont Circle and U Street Food Tour

3 hours$69 USD per person
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Capitol Hill and Eastern Market Food Walk

2.5 hours$55 USD per person
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Ethiopian Cuisine Food Experience — Little Ethiopia

2.5 hours$72 USD per person
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Adams Morgan International Food Crawl

3 hours$65 USD per person
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Georgetown Waterfront and Upscale Eats Tour

3 hours$85 USD per person

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Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

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Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.

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Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.

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Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.