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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $103.64

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Sun 17 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Historical Content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)

Kimfmac

Sep 2019

You won’t want to miss this one. Our guide Tiffany was fun and knowledgeable. We really delved into the heart and soul of the area. And loves every tasty morsel.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you, Kim! So glad you enjoyed! Cheers, Mary

Geuka

Aug 2019

Our U Street Food Tour was a fantastic experience! We met Scott right outside the first stop and were immediately impressed by his energy & excitement to be our guide. He did an amazing job and we highly recommend asking for Scott…seriously, ask for Scott!! Fortunately for us, we were the only ones on this particular Wednesday, so it felt like our own private tour! Scott had this perfect mix of genuine enthusiasm, a love for history, an appreciation for detail that all of us nerds love and a true passion for food. The icing on the cake was that his balanced perspective (no doubt informed by his extensive world travels) layered beautifully with his deep local knowledge. My girlfriend and I still remark on how much we learned that day. The history was so rich and we felt like we were transported back in time (to a few different time periods) with each amazing narrative. Oh wait, have I not mentioned the food?! The food was slammin! So many different, high quality offerings from several cultures…and the fascinating back stories to go with it. I won’t spoil the surprises of what you’ll learn or where you’ll eat, but just know you’re gonna love it! Highly recommend. Oh and doesn’t it make it even better to know that part of the proceeds help real people facing real issues right there in DC?! Love it!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Hi Geuka! Wow! If we could ask for a perfect review, this might be it! As you experienced, we tell the history of the neighborhood through food and I'm so, so, so glad that you appreciated it as much as you did. We will certainly pass your kind words along to Scott. :) Cheers, Mary

bonnieboo5

Aug 2019

So glad we booked the U Street tour as part of my sister's bachelorette weekend. The party had a mix of girls who'd been living in DC for a few years and those of us from out of town and we all loved it! The co-owner Mary was very communicative when I enquired about vegan accommodations before booking. We got lucky and it ended up being just the six of us and our guide, Tiffany. She was knowledgeable about the history, culture, and the food itself, and helpfully pointed out some cool places to check out for our Saturday night out. We all left "pleasantly full" and learned a lot (the first step to reverse the trend of cities forgetting to honor the history and culture of a neighborhood). Thanks again, Tiffany! Logistics: The tour starts just off a metro stop and there wasn't too much walking, so sandals were fine. We visited 5 restaurants and made a few other stops at murals and other historically important businesses along the way. There is lots to do after in the area but be prepared to be a little sleepy after eating so much and being out in the summer humidity (we ended up just going home to decompress for the afternoon!).