Richmond's Historic Market Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the heart of Richmond, Virginia through its food on this immersive downtown tour winding from the steps of the Capitol through the cobblestone charm of Shockoe Slip to the vibrant area of Shockoe Bottom. Along the way, you will indulge in the rich tapestry of flavors, from classic Southern staples to global culinary twists. During your experience you will also uncover the stories, history, and hidden gems that makes Richmond a rising star on the Foodie map.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
See the iconic home of America's oldest legislative body dating back to American Revolution
Shockoe Bottom Clay
Walk through the cobblestone streets and brick lined buildings of one of Richmond's oldest neighborhoods
What‘s Included
Our signature secret dish!
A flavorful duck bao bun inspired by Thai street fare
A classic Southern she-crab soup
Cookies from a mother-daughter bakery
A Richmond signature sour-dough southern inspired pizza
Guide's Gratuity
Hotel Pick up / Drop Off
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Richmond's Historic Market Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great food and history tour!
Lisa M,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip with Jane! I didn’t realize we would learn so much history of Richmond and have VERY delicious food! Great tour!
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Konstantina K,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00My husband and I book food tours in almost every city we visit. It’s a great opportunity to get to know the area through the food. The positive; Jane is a very knowledgeable historian and went into a lot of detail on the area. I would consider this tour more of a history versus food tour. Overall, the food tour did not meet our expectations. There were 4 versus the 5 advertised stops. It appeared the tour operator did not book the restaurants and food in advance. As such, we were walking into restaurants while our guide ordered the food for sharing. Shared soup from a common bowl and a single slice of pizza were an awkward experience. We are accustomed to individual portions ready for us when we arrive at restaurants. The tour was hosted by Secret Food Tours and this particular tour was managed out of DC per our tour guide. They could use a little more guidance on how food tours can better be structured to accommodate those that are seeking a nice food tour. I expected more for the price point. The “3” score is a stretch based on this experience but Jane tried to make it a pleasant experience.
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Operated by Secret Food Tours