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

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $103.64

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Sat 16 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Historical Content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)

Patrick R

Aug 2018

I usually take a food tour when I visit a new city. I was only in DC for a long weekend and I almost didn’t sign up one. I’m glad I did. Aleena was a fantastic guide. Extremely friendly and personable. I was the only one on the tour and she treated me like I was a lifelong friend. First, we stopped at Ben’s Next Door and had an iconic half smoke and chili cheese fries. I now understand why Ben’s is a DC institution. It was delicious! Next, we stopped at an Ethiopian restaurant and sampled a vegetarian platter. It was my first experience with Ethiopian food and I thought the lentils were terrific. The third stop is a local brewery for some southern style pimento cheese. Perfect snack food. The last stop is a tea shop for some tea and a little sweet bite. Extremely tasty. It was a great experience and I highly recommend this tour. Time well spent!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Hi Patrick! Thanks for sending us a review. :) So glad you enjoyed your tour with us and I'm glad that we were able to introduce you to some new cuisine! Cheers, Mary

Emma C

Aug 2018

A couple of years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life - to always include a food tour when traveling. This was my 5th time visiting DC and the friends I traveled with were also seasoned visitors (pun intended). We planned a trip that included both tourist faves and off-the-beaten-path experiences. With this food tour, we got to both sample delicious food as well as delve into the culture and history that makes DC so extraordinary! Disclaimer: I am a picky eater who dislikes spicy food. Still, I like to take risks and have no regrets about going on this tour. My mouth still waters when I recall the taste of the Ethiopian meal, especially. Aleena was our guide during this unique tour of U Street. She was an excellent host, offering to take pictures of us at the various murals and proving she was quite knowledgeable about the food, art, and history throughout our tour. She was incredibly respectful towards the staff at the various locations and she even sent us some photographs she captured of us on her camera. I highly recommend this tour!

calarkin27

Jul 2018

My wife and I live in DC and received a gift card for the tour as a present. I was not entirely sure what to expect and how much I would get out of the tour living in DC and being familiar with the area, but absolutely learned a lot and even discovered a new places to come back to!