Top Virginia Food & Drink

Take a break from the city on a midday lunch cruise through the Elizabeth River. In addition to on–board commentary that gives context to key landmarks, enjoy sweeping views of the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet rarely seen by visitors to Norfolk. A seated buffet lunch with unlimited tea and coffee are served with live entertainment courtesy of your DJ.

Sail along the scenic Elizabeth River on a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Norfolk that features a dockside launch party, onboard entertainment, and a full dinner buffet with coffee and tea. See the Norfolk skyline light up after dark, have perfect views of passing submarines and Navy ships, and enjoy a fun evening of games and dancing on deck.

Watch the sun set over Chesapeake Bay on a 2-hour, small-group dolphin tour by kayak from Virginia Beach. Paddle along the coast as you spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and see the Cape Henry Lighthouses and Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel from the water.

Paddle alongside the wild dolphins of Virginia Beach on a small-group kayak tour from North End Beach. Watch for sea birds and other wildlife as you steer an easy to use, sit-on-top kayak along the coast to the Cape Henry Lighthouses. Learn about the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that swim past the Virginia coast each summer, and explore the shore with an experienced guide.

This 5-hour, private custom tour features 3 to 4 winery visits, luxury Sedan, tasting room recommendations, and an experienced personal Wine Trail guide. Add-on lunch options are available after reserving your tour. Inquire with our team to learn more, after reserving, to learn about food options and pricing.

Spend the afternoon eating your way through Williamsburg. Explore the neighborhood and meet some stars of the local foodies scene. The tour will take you to a handful of restaurants, specialty food shops, and producers where you taste everything from gourmet mac and cheese and Blue Talon Bistro, to a selection of baked goods from Justified Bake Shop, to a flight of local beers from Green Leafe Café, and so much more. Get an inside look at what makes the food scene so cool and bookmark spots to return to.

Discover Carytown’s food, history and culture on this walking tour near Richmond, Virginia. Try food tastings from five or six local restaurants, cafes and shops. Visit East Coast Provisions, Xtra's Cafe, Don't Look Back, Virginia Diner Shoppe and Carytown Cupcakes. Along the way, sample local seafood, world-famous tacos, popular Virginia peanuts and learn about the Mile of Style’s colorful history.

Discover Richmond’s food, history, and culture on this guided walking tour through the city’s recently established Arts District. Try food tastings from a variety of local restaurants and cafes. Visit establishments such as Lift Coffee Shop and Cafe, Tarrant's Cafe, Lucca Enoteca, Mama J's, J KOGI, the Cultured Swine, and Pop's Market on Grace. Along the way, sample coal-fired pizzas, Korean street eats, Southern soul food, and more.

Discover Roanoke’s food, history, architecture and culture on this 3-hour, small-group walking tour. Try up to seven food tastings from local restaurants and specialty food shops. Visit the Hotel Roanoke, one of the top historic hotels in the US, plus Cedars Lebanese Restaurant, the famed Texas Tavern, and the most locally sourced downtown restaurant. Along the way, uncover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, back alleys and the Star City’s colorful history.

Thanks to its historical location in a revitalized stables complex, Blue Bee Cider has more to offer its patrons than just a great drink. Discover the history of this Richmond hotspot with a guided tour of the cidery, and then taste what’s on tap in Virginia’s first urban cider distillery. Your guide answers any questions you have about the property, the brews, or Richmond life and culture during your tour.

Tour Richmond's Historic Canal District and Shockoe Bottom, See The Poe Museum, The King Jame's Cross, Murals, and the oldest continuing Mason's Hall in the Commonwealth. You will experience the story of Richmond's growth from small tobacco town to becoming a major financial center and capitol of the Commonwealth. Visit the site of Richmond's infamous slave trade and hear the narrative of prominence and problems in the Ante-Bellum era. Your tour will bring to life the significance of the James River in creating the vibrant city RVA was and has become. We begin at the Valentine First Freedom Center (the site of the original capitol, and conclude at the historic Main St Station. Tour length is approximately two hours.

Get up close and personal with the artistry of the ViBe Creative District. Guests are guided to 16 murals for artist-approved narratives. “Each artist has a story and every piece has a spirit. I love exposing the stories and passions as the heart of each work! ” Mike- Your Guide At Vibrant Shore Brewing Company we will view the brewing facilities and explain the components of founder Rhett Rebold's refined brewing process. Rhett's private collection of art in the tasting room is part of our tour as well. Each appropriately ticketed guest will receive four beer selections served in 5 oz glasses as our walk winds down at Vibrant Shore. Rhett offers a variety of brews including several fruit-infused Gose and Seltzer offerings. Currently, hard kombucha is available. Rebold and his staff do an incredible job providing flavors to please every pallet.

COVID-19: All tours are private tours until further notice! Hop on board the Richmond Brewery Tours bus – the beer scene has exploded since landmark brewing legislation in 2012, and we can’t wait to show you the best our city has to offer on our Richmond Brewery Tour. Highlights include: - Visit three unique breweries to taste a few of their best beers – plenty included to keep your thirst quenched - Get a behind the scenes look at one brewery along the way - Learn about Richmond’s beer past and present from our expert guides – they know their Richmond beer scene like the back of their hand - Travel in style between breweries in our comfortable, climate-controlled 14-passenger van – we’ll even have some snacks on board for you

We require a minimum of 10 participants. Register as a GROUP. We have 16 seats available. ($5,680/16 seats = $355/person, or $5,680/10 seats = $568/person) Why do the leaves change color in the fall? Where do the gorgeous colors come from? The autumn is full of wonderful things, beautiful colors and cozy sweaters. What’s more, there’s always so much to do and so little time before winter comes! It’s so hard to choose: do you go apple picking? Do you get inspired and do something creative in your fall months? Why not all of them? The Nature Bus has got you covered. We have planned a wonderful fall adventure for all ages, and we want YOU to be there! Book a private group tour for two day scenic excursion and a chance to go apple picking at an orchard, explore downtown Charlottesville, hike in Shenandoah National Park, and visit three beautiful vineyards! If you fall for autumn, let us pick you up!

Join us in being adventurous on your weekends. These Saturday trips are open to everybody at an affordable price. Check out our website calendar and follow us on Facebook. We depart from REI most Saturdays. The seats fill up fast so stay connected with us! Hop-on-board for fun, restorative and memorable experiences in many different nature settings. Come join us often! We also offer custom, private group tours for small groups of 10-16 people all year round!

This 25-mile (40 kilometer) ride from Richmond to the Shirley Plantation flies by thanks to an electric bike and an entertaining guide. Ride through the Virginia countryside with ease to reach the plantation, and then tour the historic house and taste wines from its vineyard when you arrive.

We require a minimum of 10 participants. Register as a GROUP. We have 16 seats available. ($2,100/16 seats = $132/person, or $2,100/10 seats = $210/person) Why do the leaves change color in the fall? Where do the gorgeous colors come from? The autumn is full of wonderful things, beautiful colors and cozy sweaters. What’s more, there’s always so much to do and so little time before winter comes! It’s so hard to choose: do you go apple picking? Do you get inspired and do something creative in your fall months? Why not all of them? The Nature Bus has got you covered. We have planned a wonderful fall adventure for all ages, and we want YOU to be there! Book a private group tour for two day scenic excursion and a chance to go apple picking at an orchard, explore downtown Charlottesville, hike in Shenandoah National Park, and visit three beautiful vineyards! If you fall for autumn, let us pick you up!

As a Plant Based Nutrition Specialist as well as a Certified Personal Chef I am uniquely qualified to provide for you a culinary experience you are not soon to forget! Are you curious about a Plant Based diet, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you have already made the change and are looking for new ways to cook the food you prepare? Maybe you are having health issues and want to know if a Plant Based diet will work for you? My brief lesson in preparing foods in this manner will open up a new world of possibilities to you, and you get to eat the results!