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 18 Nov

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Starting at $103.64

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Mon 18 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Historical Content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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (202)

Q6785CDdaveb

Oct 2019

Had a very fun, enjoyable tour led by Scott, who was super knowledgeable, articulate,and engaging. He gave a fascinating history of the U Street area, where we learned about beautiful murals and buildings. The food was so delicious and plentiful - five wonderful stops, with Ben's Chili Bowl half smokes, Ethiopian injera, and Cuban empanada as my personal favorites. A really terrific and worthwhile food tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Glad to hear that you enjoyed your U St food tour with Scott! We appreciate your taking the time to write us a review of your experience. :)

367elliem

Sep 2019

Had a great tour with Scott today. Really enjoyed learning about the U Street neighborhood-lots of interesting history and murals and great food. Loved Bens Chili Bowl and my fav was the Ethiopian restaurant. Also liked Colada for a cafecito and empanada and the Thai Iced Tea ice cream at Jubilee. Although a cold beer at Matchbox was good, the venue didn't seem to fit with the others in the tour and we preferred the smaller individual restaurants that we wouldn't have otherwise found on our own. Overall a fun day and a good tour with a great tour guide.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi Ellie! Thanks for taking the time to review us' I'm glad that you enjoyed your tour! Yes, Matchbox is a bit bigger than some of the other restaurants we visit, but the building in which it resides has a rich and storied history that we believe contributes to the unique history of the neighborhood. :)

matthewlarriva

Sep 2019

Scott guided my sister and I through a three-hour montage of delicious and exotic foods, neighborhood and national history, art and architecture. My sister, who was in visiting, said it was the best activity we did the whole weekend. I will definitely revisit with out-of-town friends.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi Matthew! So pleased that we were able to help you show your sister a great time during her visit to DC! We'll look forward to having you on tour with us again. :)