Historic Winchester Food Tour

What to Expect on the Tour

You’ll experience Old Town Winchester with a new eye on this tour. Explore the significance of buildings you’ve walked by before, hear about the men and women that made Winchester come to life, and sample food from Old Town’s unique restaurants along the way.

We’ll make sure you have fun with interesting historical facts, pointing out the best architecture, and telling you the stories behind the chefs. All of the food is included in the tour price, and we throw in the laughs for free!

Explore 5-6 Unique Stops

Winchester’s eclectic collection of restaurants continues to grow. This tour will take you on a taste sensation through samples and stories about how they got started and why you should come back again and again. Here are a few we might pop into on your tour:

The Hideaway Cafe

Fresco Kitchen

Benny Meleto’s

Espresso Bar and Cafe

Moe’s Donuts

Fellowship of the Sip, Organic Tea House

Sexi Mexi Burrito Bar

The German Table

Tropical Island Coffee & Cafe

Java Kava

 

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    positive review  The food/history tour of Winchester was great. So much delicious food/beverages and little bits of local history. Really recommed this!

    Hollynn Kidwell Avatar Hollynn Kidwell
    October 10, 2018

    positive review  We really enjoyed the Taste of Winchester today. We discovered several places to go back and try the regular menu.

    Kerrie Bridge Avatar Kerrie Bridge
    September 29, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the tour meet?
Exact location will be provided on your tickets.
Do tickets have to be purchased in advance?
Yes – we need to let our breweries and restaurants know how many tour guests to expect so tickets must be purchased at least 4 hours in advance.
Are children welcome on the food tour?
Absolutely! We suggest children be at least 10 years old, but parents are welcome to use their judgment for their own children and whether they can handle a three hour tour.
Tour Conduct
  • Participants may reschedule their tour for a new date with 7-days’ advanced notice. There are no refunds.
  • Participants are expected to behave respectfully to others including, but not limited to guides, other tour participants, members of the public, and towards the property of others, including but not limited to shared facilities and public environment.
  • Participants are expected to obey all local, federal, and Commonwealth of Virginia laws. Violations of any law is grounds for dismissal from the tour without a refund.
  • Drunk and/or Disorderly Conduct is grounds for dismissal from the tour without a refund.
  • Taste Winchester History reserves the right to stop a tour if participants violate the Code of Conduct. No refund will be given, and the participants must pay the full compensation for any damages that might have been caused.
  • This Code of Conduct is outlined as such and serves as a guideline for all Taste Winchester History participants to follow. We want all participants to have a fun and interesting time and enjoy what Winchester, Virginia has to offer. Your cooperation and patronage are appreciated.
How much walking is involved?
We stay within two blocks of the Old Town Walking Mall. Total walking is about a mile as we traverse the mall.
What should I wear?
We will be indoors for most of the tour but will be walking outside to get to the next destination and for quick historical and architectural stops, so please wear clothes appropriate for the weather, and bring an umbrella if rain is in the forecast.
Is this tour good for local Winchester residents?
Absolutely! We tend to find that the closer we live to something the less we explore! Locals will learn new things, and our restaurants often offer new menu items to our guests.
Can I schedule a private tour?
Absolutely! Reach out to us at info@tastewinchesterhistory.com