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Historical Content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)

jaime911

Sep 2018

The U Street tour with Aleena was fantastic. Great family activity with our teenagers. We're locals but had never explored this neighborhood and learned so much about its rich history and eclectic culture. It's a feast for all the senses. Colorful architecture, blooming gardens, vibrant murals, gogo music, and of course a sampling of tasty bites from classic to adventurous to comfort food. Do this tour if you want to experience a thriving corner of the real DC that both celebrates its past and embraces its evolving modern identity, and taste the food that represent its energy and diversity. We also loved being part of Carpe DC's philanthropic mission supporting the charitable nonprofit Bread for the City.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Hi jaime911! I appreciate your "double" review - both here and on Google. :) You totally "get us"! We tell the history of the neighborhood through our food tastings...as well as all of the cool murals, buildings, and memorials we pass by on between our restaurant stops. So glad you appreciate our mission! See you in Georgetown? Cheers, Mary

Cat N

Aug 2018

Don't miss this foodie tour! Part history, all delicious, we had the best time learning about DC's rich history with food, and all the people that came here to make it that way. So often you travel to Washington DC and learn about our nation's history, but rarely do you get the chance to learn about DC itself. You will on this tour! Come hungry!

raggarbil

Aug 2018

I have done a few foodie tour before, and although this one was OK I feel it was more about the (very interesting) history of the area than about the food. One stop we couldn't sit down together as a group, so the whole thing felt a bit awkward. The tour was well organized but I think I should probably have chose the Georgetown tour instead.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Hi raggarbil~ Yes, our food tours are designed to tell the history of the neighborhoods we feature through the food we share with guests. I'm sorry to hear that your group was not able to sit at one of the stops - that is very unusual, but of course, we do work with several popular...and/or! small local venues. We keep out tour groups small for that very reason but certainly there are some days that we have to be a bit flexible since each of the stops is also open to the public. Cheers, Mary