Richmond has rightly been recognized as one of the great food cities in America. With global flavors mingling with classic Southern cooking, there's something here to satisfy any palate. And that's before you even consider RVA's exceptional craft beverage scene. 

If you're visiting Richmond during the holidays, taking a food tour is a great way to warm up and enjoy some unique flavors with family and friends. Walk or ride along on our real estate agents' favorite food and beverage tours in Richmond. 

• Arts District Food Tour - Richmond, VA 23220
  Discover Richmond's Arts District Food Tour offers a chance to try some of the city's best under-the-radar restaurants in a newly revitalized section of the city. Spanning parts of the historic Jackson Ward and Monroe Ward neighborhoods, the Arts District Food Tour includes visits to five or six restaurants over the course of 2.5 to 3 hours. You'll get to meet the chefs and learn about the inspiration behind dishes at eateries like Mama J's, Rappahannock, Wong Gonzalez, and Lillie Pearl. There are also some beautiful Richmond homes for sale in the area. 
  
  
• Church Hill Food Tour - Richmond, VA 23223
  You'll uncover all the culinary surprises that await in Richmond's oldest neighborhood when you book a Church Hill Food Tour with Discover Richmond Tours. Offered year-round, rain or shine, this tour takes a deep dive into the food and history of the Church Hill Neighborhood, which is just east of Shockoe Bottom. This 2-hour tour includes 1.5 miles of easy walking, with stops at five different establishments throughout the neighborhood. The precise itinerary varies depending on the day, but common stops include Liberty Public House, Frontier by Alamo, and the James Beard-nominated Sub Rosa Bakery. 
  
  
• RVA Brew Crew Richmond Brewery Tours - Richmond, VA 23220
  Richmond's craft beer scene is unparalleled, but with so many great breweries, it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily, we have the folks at RVA Brew Crew to help out. Offering Richmond brewery bus tours, RVA Brew Crew allows you to choose your itinerary. Pick the three or four breweries you want to visit along any of RVA Brew Crew's three routes, and you're off to the races. Public tours take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, in addition to private events any day of the week.
  
  
• Pizza and Ice Cream Tour - Richmond, VA 23223
  Offering a city-wide selection of crowd-pleasing flavors, Pizza and Ice Cream Tours of Richmond are great for families with kids in tow. Traveling around the city by bus, you'll sample three different pizzas in three distinct styles, learn why naturally fermented sourdough crust tastes different, and visit the original scoop shop of an award-winning ice cream maker. The tour lasts about four hours, and climate-controlled transportation makes it a great choice in any season. While this tour doesn't start until the spring, you could book in advance for an excellent holiday gift idea! 

Contact us today to learn more about life in Central Virginia. The holidays are a great time to experience Richmond at its most vibrant and also the ideal season to find your Virginia dream home.