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Historical Content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)

NickySixx

Oct 2018

Food tours are about the history of the establishment and how they survived through tough times and still to this day, please the masses. Keep that in mind because the food might not be what I would typically eat in a restaurant but trying fair at a place with so much history makes the food that much more enjoyable. This is what this tour gives you. Our guide was thoughtful, articulate, and knew her history and she was enthusiastic. I took 4 highly rated tours from TripAdvisor and this was my favorite by far.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hi NickySixx~ We're so glad to be named as your favorite among the food tours you have taken. :) You nailed our mission - we tell the history of the neighborhoods we explore through food and while we want everyone to enjoy the tastings, it's exciting when we are able to introduce our guests to things that they perhaps would not have chosen themselves. Cheers, Mary

c11733

Oct 2018

All great. We visited four family owned restaurants and met the owners. We learned the history of the establishement, their owners and the ethnic food. As we walked from one restaurant to the other, we were told about the various buildings we were passing and the history of the area. Our guide was full of information, very enthusiastic and very likeable. It was a great way to learn about a part of DC that wasn't part of the federal government. It was the highlight of our visit to DC.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hi c11733! Thank you for your review. We're honored to have been the highlight of your visit! Cheers, Mary

Jessica R

Sep 2018

My favorite part of this tour was getting to try foods/places I normally would not have gone to by myself. We went to 4 places; 1 of which (the Ethiopian restaurant) I would have never tried otherwise. I also liked learning about the neighborhood and how it has progressed over the years; our tour guide, Mary, was very personable and easy to chat with. There were only 3 of us on my specific tour. My only qualm was that we didn't get much food for the cost and our tour ended about 30 minutes early - but overall, I would def. recommend!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hi Jessica! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! Sometimes when we have such a small group, the tour doesn't run as long as there is less to coordinate with each restaurant stop. Our goal is for you to leave the tour pleasantly full - I hope that was the case. The cost of the tour not only takes into account the multiple tastings, but also your guide, our curated tour content, and tour coordination. :)