The Capitol Hill Food Tour


Located within earshot of the US Capitol and the Mall, Capitol Hill is one of the earliest, historically diverse, and most beautiful areas in Washington DC.

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The area boasts a variety of locally owned shops, boutiques, and restaurants, catering to the variety of residents living within the area.

The restaurants are family run and are a combination of both long standing and newly established within the area. They are reminiscent of the working class history of Capitol Hill and Barracks row. We will see through the cuisine how the neighborhood has evolved over the years, and gain a better understanding how an area once planned to be the financial center of the district, became the city’s largest manufacturing sector.

We will take you on a three hour guided journey through the thriving southeast neighborhood to sample a wide variety of food and drink, from the Navy Yard to Barracks Row, and everything in between.

Your Food Tour may include the following specialties:

  • 18th Century inspired Anglo-Indian Cuisine
  • Award winning Soul Food
  • A variety of traditional Salvadorian dishes and beverages
  • Greek Mezze
  • Hand made pastas from critically acclaimed Italian restaurant
  • Traditional naan making ceremony
  • Regional American desserts from the area's newest neighborhood restaurant

Let us take you to the neighborhood John Philip Sousa and J. Edgar Hoover called home. Come see where Roberta Flack started her career. Enjoy a variety of food that follows the culinary history of this diverse Washington DC neighborhood.

Enough food is served that most participants will not need dinner after the tour.  All dishes are served sitting down, so you can enjoy the ambiance of each restaurant while trying their specialties, and hearing their stories. All dishes served are included in the tour. Seating and special service is provided at all restaurants throughout the tour.

We recommend you eating a light brunch before the tour rather than lunch. The dishes you will try resemble small meals rather than traditional tastings. We want you to be able to experience the best each restaurant has to offer.

Tour Information

When:Friday-Sunday between 2:00 and 5:30 pm (please see the event calendar for current availability)
Where:  Meets near Eastern Market Metro (The exact meeting location will be provided upon ticket purchase)
How long:The food tour will last approximately 3-3.5 hours
Who:All age groups and fitness levels are encouraged to take the tour
How much:$55 per adult ticket (plus a $2 ticketing fee). We will be sitting for all dishes.
What to wear:Comfortable clothing and shoes
What is included: All food and drinks are included in the tour.
Weather conditions:Food tours will take place rain or shine- tours may be rescheduled based on severe conditions

Rave Reviews

“Overall the tour was great! I learned a lot more about the city I live in and had a delicious time doing so.”

- District Eats (www.DistrictEats.com)

"The combination of history, architecture, neighborhood culture and tastings was fantastic and an experience we would highly recommend to others. Natalie was an informative, engaging and accommodating guide who truly brought it all together for a great time."

- Johnathan S.

"Great Tour! History with food, architecture with food, comedy with food and a great tour guide and even more food made this a first class experience. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide made great sense of the maze of Capitol Hill. Her knowledge of the history of the area and of great local eateries made this the best city food tour I have been on. I recommend this to anyone that wants to have a fun afternoon in the Washington area. I couldn't believe that three hours could go by so quickly. Not to be missed! P.S. Eat lightly before you go. The food was unique, and the portions were satisfying."

- Jeff G.