U Street: Food, History, and Street Art Tour

Overview

Experience a culinary exploration in one of DC’s iconic neighborhoods. Here, you will discover what makes U Street so delicious. This adventure will satisfy your stomach and leave you excited to explore more of our delicious city.

As you stroll through these famous streets, you can learn how music has shaped the culture starting with ‘Black Broadway’ and the jazz era. You’ll learn about other great eats, how the architecture has shaped the city, and the ways the neighborhood has evolved over the last century.

Explore one of DC's great neighborhoods and go on a culinary adventure. Whether you are looking for somewhere to take a date, or out of town guests, this food tour will satisfy all appetites.

Please indicate any food allergies when booking.

A portion of each ticket sale is donated to Bread For The City, an organization who provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty for DC residents.

City: Washington DC

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $103.64

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $103.64

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local/professional guide

Lunch

Historical Content

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - we cannot accommodate vegans :(
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please note: Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets or dairy allergies on this tour.
We are following all current mandates and regulations. We are working closely with our restaurant partners to ensure that they are complying with all recommended safe practices.

What To Expect

U Street

Our tour will take place predominantly along the U St corridor, which is rich with history. We'll stop in several places between restaurants to share the history and culture of this diverse neighborhood.

Lincoln Theatre

We'll stop outside of Lincoln Theater and speak briefly about the history of the building and events that have happened there.

African American Civil War Memorial Museum

We'll point out the African American Civil War Memorial, outside of the Civil War Museum. We encourage everyone to return and explore the memorial and the museum on your own time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (202)

MichaelA_W

Apr 2022

This was marketed as a ""food, history, and cultural tour," but it was not a food tour at all. We left after 2 hours and 45 minutes having sampled only 2 venues. The guide, Jason, was eloquent and passionate about the neighborhood, but the lack of quantity and diversity in food samplings was extremely disappointing. Definitely not worth $100+ per head.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

We always appreciate hearing from our guests, Michael. Our food tour is structured a little differently than most in that while we have larger tastings at fewer stops, each tasting we offer helps to tell the story of DC. Not only that, it helps support Mary and Stefan's mission of pouring back into the community we love. We're so sorry you missed out on tasty Cuban pastries and delicious ice cream, but maybe we'll catch you on your next trip to DC!

Abhilasha_J

Apr 2022

The food was delicious and our guide Jason did a great job explaining the significance of all of the sites we visited! I especially enjoyed hearing about the history of black broadway.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

We certainly have a lot to thank the legends of Black Broadway for. Thank you for such a nice review!

Melanie B

Apr 2022

The history of the neighborhood and the Ethiopian food were amazing. Ben's chili bowl... outstanding, as well as the other stops. Justin was amazing! So glad we did this!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you for a rave review, Melanie!