Raleigh Warehouse District Food Tour with Tastings & BBQ
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Explore downtown Raleigh's rich food history on this 3-hour Warehouse District Food Tour. No two stops are alike, offering a diverse taste of the city’s culinary roots. Begin with a steamed Char Siu Bao, a Cantonese barbecue pork bun, inside a unique downtown brewery that doubles as a bookshop and flower stall.
Next, enjoy a Lebanese family kitchen experience with hummus, baba ghanouj, fattoush, shawarma, and kibbee mikli—recipes passed down through generations. Then, savor authentic whole-hog barbecue, chopped fine and seasoned with vinegar, at a local Warehouse District pit room. Along the way, your guide will reveal a Secret Dish, shared only on the day of the tour.
Finish your culinary journey with a three-bar chocolate flight at a bean-to-bar factory housed inside an old railway depot. Your guide will share stories about the barbecue rivalry between eastern and western North Carolina, the significance of East Hargett Street in Black Raleigh’s history, and where locals love to eat today. Come hungry and leave with a new appreciation for downtown Raleigh’s vibrant food scene.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, giving you plenty of time to taste and explore.
What’s included in the experience?
You’ll enjoy a chopped barbecue plate with two sides, a Secret Dish, a three-bar chocolate tasting flight, a Lebanese tasting platter, and a Cantonese barbecue bun.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, the tour is suitable for infants (0-2), children (3-11), and youth (12-17). It’s also wheelchair accessible, and small children can ride in strollers or prams.
Where does the tour start?
Meet your guide at Moore Square, across from Market Hall at 209 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled start. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are non-refundable.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Chopped barbecue plate with two sides at a Warehouse District pit room
- Plus, our Secret Dish!
- Three-bar chocolate tasting flight: 70% classic dark, 70% sea salt, and 75%
- A Lebanese tasting platter of hummus, baba ghanouj, fattoush, chicken shawarma, kibbee mikli, and cheese
- Char Siu Bao, a Cantonese barbecue pork bun, at a downtown brewery and dim sum house
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour begins in a historic four-acre park, one of only two remaining from Raleigh's original 1792 plan, serving as a gathering spot for centuries.
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Stop 2
Visit the Mission-style market house on the square's southern edge, opened in 1914, which historically brought farmers and grocers into the district. Walk through its cobbled side streets.
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Stop 3
Explore the northern edge of the square, known historically as Raleigh's Black Main Street in the 1920s, home to many Black-owned businesses.
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Stop 4
Cross downtown's main thoroughfare, with the North Carolina State Capitol framing the view at the north end.
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Stop 5
Pass by the other surviving structure from 1792, providing a historical bookend to the square where the tour started.
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Stop 6
Arrive at the Warehouse District, marked by a converted warehouse, where the second half of the tour unfolds.
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Stop 7
Finish at the head house of Raleigh’s original railway depot, highlighting the district’s rail heritage.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet your guide in Moore Square across from Market Hall at 209 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 24 hours before
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From $107.99 per person
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