Secret Food Tours Richmond

170 minutes – 210 minutes
Commentary: Guide · en
Richmond, USA

About this activity

Savor Richmond’s bold Southern flavors on a guided food tour through historic Shockoe Bottom. Enjoy 6+ tastings — from she-crab soup to Southern pizza - and discover the city’s creative food scene.

Highlights

  • 6+ tastings showcasing Richmond’s best Southern flavors
  • Explore historic Shockoe Bottom’s cobblestone charm
  • Enjoy rich she-crab soup and Thai-inspired duck bao bun
  • Visit a beloved dessert shop baking 30+ cookie varieties

Full description

Join us on a Richmond Food Tour and taste your way through Shockoe Bottom, one of the city’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods. Once a bustling 17th-century market along the James River, this district now blends cobblestone charm with a cutting-edge food scene that’s redefining Southern cuisine.

 Try 6+ authentic tastings that capture Richmond’s creative soul.

 Start your experience with a classic Southern she-crab soup, made with the delicate sweetness of local crab and a touch of Virginia tradition. Then dive into a succulent duck bao bun, fusing Thai street-food flair with bold Southern spirit.

 Indulge in Richmond’s signature sourdough, Southern-inspired pizza, baked to golden perfection and bursting with regional flavor. 
You’ll continue to a beloved mother-daughter dessert shop - a local favorite for generations. As with all our tours, you’ll try our Secret Dish, revealed only on the day.

Join us on a Richmond Food Tour and taste your way through Shockoe Bottom, one of the city’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods. Once a bustling 17th-century market along the James River, this historic district now blends cobblestone charm with a cutting-edge food scene that’s redefining Southern cuisine.

 Led by a passionate local guide, this immersive walking tour combines history, storytelling, and 6+ authentic tastings that capture Richmond’s creative culinary soul.

 Start your experience with a classic Southern she-crab soup, rich and comforting, made with the delicate sweetness of local crab and a touch of Virginia tradition. Then dive into a succulent duck bao bun, fusing Thai street-food flair with bold Southern spirit — a perfect symbol of the city’s modern twist on tradition.

 Next, indulge in Richmond’s signature sourdough, Southern-inspired pizza, baked to golden perfection and bursting with regional flavor. You’ll continue to a beloved mother-daughter dessert shop, where over 30 varieties of cookies are baked fresh daily — a local favorite for generations.

 As with all our tours, you’ll end on a high note with our Secret Dish, revealed only on the day.

 Throughout the tour, you’ll stroll past historic landmarks, local art, and charming brick-lined streets, hearing stories of Richmond’s transformation from colonial market to cultural hotspot.

 Optional upgraded drinks package available, featuring a Blackberry Bramble from a local distillery, a refreshing Mule, and Virginia Honey Wine — perfectly paired with your tastings.

Included / Excluded

  • Fun Local guide
  • Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day)
  • Food Included
  • Pick-up & Drop-off service
  • Guide's Gratuity

Meeting point

Start Location

Bell Tower, North 9th Street, Richmond, VA, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • For Specific Dietary needs, email us, to check if we can accomodate your request

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Recommended Comfortable Shoes

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 days before the activity starts

Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 7 days before the beginning of the activity: possibility of rescheduling Less than 48hours or no show: No refund or rescheduling

Additional information

*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.