Richmond Arts District: Insider Food Tour
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112 Ratings
Richmond
Experience the vibrant Richmond Arts District on an insider food tour. Sample delicious dishes, explore historic architecture, and meet passionate chefs and business owners.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jackson Ward - Our guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and lead the way through this historic neighborhood. You’ll stop into several great restaurants and cafes, enjoying one of the best items on the menu at each!
What's Included
  • Gratuities included at restaurants
  • Expert local guide
  • Food tastings at six venues
  • Exclusive Thursday night option
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for guide (optional)
Additional Information

Get more details and better deals at Explore Richmond Tours

Excited to uncover the heart of Richmond? The rejuvenated Arts District of Richmond is designed to mesmerize you with its blend of historical landmarks, hidden culinary gems, and impressive art galleries.

Becoming a part of Explore Richmond Tours is akin to discovering the neighborhood like a local. You’ll enjoy an array of tasty meals and treats at a variety of awesome places, engage with chefs and entrepreneurs to understand their love for their work, and learn about the history that makes this area a defining landmark of Richmond. Above all else, your enjoyment is our priority.

Key experiences include:

  • Tour up to 6 venues to savor one of their signature dishes - plenty of food for a fulfilling meal!
  • Gain insights into the distinctive architecture of Jackson Ward, understand the narrative behind Grace St., and learn about the weather beacon that once signified Richmond’s highest point
  • Engage with the culinary experts and proprietors of downtown’s food industry
  • If you are Vegetarian or have Dietary restrictions. Please contact supplier prior to tour date.
  • A small amount of walking is involved, but Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Actual restaurants, cafes, and shops may vary, subject to availability
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Location
Richmond
IMPORTANT! Different dates have different meeting points. Contact Discover Richmond for the exact meeting point of your tour. Often, all of our staff are out leading tours. If you wait until the day of your tour to contact us, we may not be able to respond in time, and you risk missing your tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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46candye
Apr 22, 2024
An enjoyable taste of the Capitol city - What a great experience this was! Abby was a personable, knowledgeable tour guide who devoted herself to making this tour especially enjoyable. Each restaurant/merchant offered something tasty and unique. We had the perfect chemistry of great weather, an easy walk, and a lively group to complement it all. My 3rd Discovery Tour and never disappointed.
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Ann_n
Apr 21, 2024
I highly recommend these hours spent. - Good conversations with strangers while tasting bites of delights. Walking was easy. Share your food allergies and/or needs before you arrive and they will have alternative for you prepared. 😉
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916daphnee
Apr 20, 2024
Great tour guide for our food tour. - Great tour, history and food. Abby was awesome. Very personable. She did a fabulous job and made the experience top notch.
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Laurel
Apr 6, 2024
Excellent tour, especially for foodies - Great and informative tour and excellent guide( although she talked a little too fast!). I would recommend this informative and delicious tour!
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Dana_t
Apr 1, 2024
A must to tour - The food tour was great! It provided an excellent way to explore the city while indulging in delicious cuisine. Each stop offered mouthwatering dishes that showcased the culinary diversity of the area. Overall, a delightful experience filled with tasty treats and memorable sights. Highly recommended!
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Beckeyyegh
Mar 17, 2024
Tasty tour of the Arts District - Really enjoyed the walk through the arts district. The guide was knowledgeable and a lot of fun. Good food. Good company.
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Tomngerry10
Feb 19, 2024
Great experience, highly recommended. - I moved to Richmond about a year ago, and my colleagues purchased this gift card for me. It was the first food tour I've ever participated in. From the moment we started at Penny's wine shop, Abby (our tour guide) welcomed us and was engaging. I enjoyed all the spots we visited, mainly since it's an area I don't happen to go to much. I'd return to all the places - particularly Mama J's for catfish, Buttermilk, and Honey. Abby was so accommodating, informative, and overall a great tour host.
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732ivettej
Feb 18, 2024
Art District Tour and Abby were the best! - Our tour guide Abby was best in class. She was so attentive to all the tour goers and made sure to address special needs such as veggie preferences. Also, when at the lost stop, there was a miscommunication with the restaurant, she handled things professionally and didn't skip a beat. She was super sweet and informative, we loved hearing all about the historical background of each restaurant. The restaurant choices were great -- definitely want to go back to most or all of them.
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Sarah_b
Feb 11, 2024
My boyfriend and I... - My boyfriend and I absolutely loved this food tour! Abbie was so knowledgeable about everything and just awesome to talk to in general. If you book a tour, make sure to book it with her!
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Kay_r
Jan 31, 2024
Taylor was very... - Taylor was very knowledgeable, personable and terrific at presenting this lovely tour! We are already planning our next tour in a different district, we hope Taylor will be our guide again.
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