Southern Comfort Food & History Tour of Old Town Alexandria

Name: Southern Comfort Food & History Tour of Old Town Alexandria
Brand: Viator
Price: 127 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (26 reviews)

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Six stops through 300 years of Old Town Alexandria history with Blue Fern Travel. Cross the Potomac from DC into cobblestone streets connecting Colonial taverns, Civil War sites, and Southern comfort restaurants locals have kept secret for decades. Your guide weaves each bite into the city that shaped American history. Small group, max 8 guests. Every booking gives back to the community we walk through.

Included

Professional guide
Historical Content
Please advise if you are vegetarian, have allergies, or any dietary restrictions at check out.

Not included

Gratuities

What you'll do

Old Town
Alexandria, United States
On this tour, you'll explore the history and culture of Old Town Alexandria and taste carefully selected tastings along the way.
3 hours
Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
301 King St, Alexandria, United States
After our first restaurant stop, we'll pass through Market Square, the heart of Old Town. If you tour with us on Saturdays, you'll see the longest running farmer's market in action!
5 min
Alexandria Visitors Center
221 King St, Alexandria, United States
As we stroll down King Street, we'll pass by Ramsey House. If you plan to explore more after the tour, we encourage our guests to return here to speak with the friendly staff with a wealth of information.
Athenaeum
201 Prince St, Alexandria, United States
Our tour route takes you past the Athenaeum, a gallery of fine arts and a performance space. The building is an impressive example of Greek Revival architecture.
5 min
Waterfront Park
1A Prince St, Alexandria, United States
Alexandria's newest park sits at the end of King Street and features temporary public art installations, the first of which is an interactive, responsive work. The art responds to sound with illuminated color, bathing visitors in rainbow-hued light as they talk, sing, and play within the installation.
5 min
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union St, On the waterfront at the intersection of King and Union Streets, Alexandria, United States
We'll pass through the Torpedo Factory, which is home to the nation’s largest collection of working-artists’ open studios under one roof.
5 min

Meeting and pickup

6 locations

Pickup details

Dolci Gelati 107 N Fairfax St. Alexandria, VA 22314

Please go inside the restaurant and tell the host you are there for your food tour.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets on this tour.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets on this tour.

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

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