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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $103.64

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Mon 23 Dec

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Historical Content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)

Ron_B

Oct 2022

What a great way to spend an afternoon. Jim was a fantastic guide! I wish I could have done the Georgetown tour as well.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your nice review! Jim is the consummate host, and U Street provides him the perfect opportunity to flex those muscles. We'd love the chance to show around Georgetown or even Old Town Alexandria the next time your travels bring you to DC!

Camille_W

Oct 2022

Jim was great ! Lots of great history about the area and delicious food from local restaurants We Would definitely recommend this tour Thank you

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your fantastic review! Rain or shine, we do our best to provide an awesome experience for our guests. Let's be honest, most of us sit inside and eat when it rains anyway so why not feel good about indulging for once!

Darlene_L

Sep 2022

Soneka was a lively and fun guide. Her passion for the history of U Street and the people was a bonus. All the food stops were delicious and well spaced out . Ben’s Chili Bowl was my fav .

Response from Host

Nov 2022

One of the best parts of guiding for Blue Fern Travel has been learning the history behind an area I took for granted while I was a student at Howard University. Black Broadway built the musical theatre program I graduated from, and it's a privilege to pass this knowledge on to travelers like you. Thank you so much for your review, Darlene!