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Historical Content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)

breoni

Jun 2018

We had arranged for a U-Street tour for our group of 40 hand-picked scholars while we were touring Washington, D.C. They accommodated our group splendidly. We split our group into two smaller groups and each had their own tour guide. Each group went to the same locations, but in a different order. The guides did an amazing job of making the tour relevant to our group, and our students were able to try and see things that are not available back home. The stop at the Ethiopian restaurant was the one that stretched our students the most, but the majority of them loved the food. I also particularly enjoyed the discussion about several of the amazing murals in this neighborhood. It's wonderful to see this area rise up, and this tour was the perfect way to see it!

TamMpls

Jun 2018

I would really have liked to go on this food tour, but in trying to sign up I got an error message that said attendees had to number from 2 to 15. So no one travelling alone can take this tour. That really sucks. I have taken food tours in lots of other cities, and have never heard of this restriction. Who ever runs this company is a dolt.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Hi TamMpls~ I'm so sorry that you had this experience. We do welcome single travelers but for logistical purposes, our system only allowed people to book a single ticket once we already had two others signed up. Please understand that it simply did not make financial sense to take out a single person in the case that no one else booked. We wish you would have reached out directly and we could have likely done an override for you. Online booking platforms are great but clearly do not allow us to always provide the personalized service that we can offer with direct contact. I understand that it is too late to accommodate you now, but please be advised that we've adjusted our system and single travelers are now able to book, even if no one else is yet signed up for a tour. Cheers, Mary

Dauntless_Traveler

May 2018

We were looking for local culture and a tasty morsel of DC. We found it and more on what became the highlight of our DC visit. The tour was well-paced, jam-packed with insightful information, and the food stops were eclectic, well thought out, and DELICIOUS! Our guide Marisa was charming and thoroughly engaging. If you need to take a break from the 'A' list monument and museum outings, I highly recommend this tour. You will get a real feeling for the pulse that was (and IS) a thriving DC neighborhood in transition.

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi Dauntless_Traveler~ So glad that we "fit the bill" for the experience you were looking for in DC. Of course, the monuments and memorials are well worth visiting and we love being a great complement to that side of Washington. We love being able to share the stories of the local neighborhoods and the stories of the people - and the food! - that helped shape them. Cheers, Mary