Richmond Shockoe Bottom food tour with 5 tastings and duck bao

Taste five stops of modern Southern cooking on a walking tour built around Shockoe Bottom, the neighbourhood where Richmond's food story actually began.The walk starts along the banks of the James River in historic Shockoe Bottom, once a busy riverfront market and now a mix of cobblestone streets and modern Southern cooking. Tastings move from Thai-inspired duck bao, a fusion dish that reflects the city's growing global influence, to a bowl of classic she-crab soup, rich, creamy, and tied to Virginia's coastal roots. Next comes Richmond's signature sourdough Southern-style pizza, pairing Southern comfort with artisanal craft.The sweet stop lands at a beloved mother-daughter bakery, where more than 30 kinds of cookies are baked fresh daily, from chewy classics to inventive seasonal flavours. The tour closes with a mystery Secret Dish, revealed only on the day, a surprise that sums up the spirit of the city.Led by a local guide, the walk ties Richmond's history along the James River to the flavours shaping its food scene today.