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Historical Content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)

hlp222

Sep 2022

Soneka was a great guide. We appreciated the history along with the really good food. There was a lot of neighborhood history that you don’t get on other tours. We loved the Ethiopian food but some of the other tourists didn’t eat much (and it was not very spicy). There was a lot of food and we were pleasantly stuffed by the end. A note for other attendees, there is more walking than on some other food tours. Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your review! We understand that Ethiopian food can be a little overwhelming to first timers, but we would be remiss if we didn't include the cuisine of an important community here in DC. Great pro tip on the walking, as we do try to give our guests a chance to work up an appetite in between each of our tastings. Thanks again for your recommendation!

F8914WDtomass

Sep 2022

Tour leader was full of energy and local area knowledge. Food was disappointing given the price point (hot dog w/Chili, vegetarian Ethiopian, cuban pastry and ice cream (great). I was expecting more local restaurant visits, and less U Street history.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for your review, and we're glad your tour guide left a positive impact! The cost of our tours does incorporate a donation to a local non-profit as well as full price for each of our tastings and 20% gratuity for the hard-working staff of the locally owned restaurants we partner with. The cuisine may not have met your expectations, but you still were able to help us give back to the DC community, and we thank you for your support!

britt_b_trippin

Sep 2022

Jim was a great tour guide. We went on a Sunday afternoon. Loved the history and the food selections, especially the Cuban pastry. Jim provided water but if you go on a hot day like we did, bring your water bottle with ice. There is quite a bit of walking but nothing strenuous.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for shouting out Jim with the hydration, Britt! We're sorry the weather detracted from your experience, but hopefully that pastelito at Colada Shop served as a tasty reward after working up an appetite in between tastings. We appreciate the advice you left for your fellow travelers!