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Historical Content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)

susanhibdon

Dec 2017

My sister and I were disappointed in the tour. The guide was nice but the choice of foods was not good a mini chili dog with fries smothered in chili and cheese sauce, Ethiopian food, a small kale salad at a market store, a bite of Quinoa ball for desert and sample size of chai tea. I feel like food tours are intended to show you the local places that tourists do not know about with amazing food that will make you want to come back to visit the next time your in town. We went to four stops and I will not visit any of them when I come back to DC. In fact, we left hungry and unsatisfied. This tour was not worth the money. I have been on numerous food tours all over the United States and for 131.40, this one is at the bottom of my list.

Alexandra H

Dec 2017

This is a great food tour that allows visitors to learn so much about the surrounding area. It was a fun a day and I would love to try one of the other tours in another area. Also, Amanda was a fantastic guide who really knew her stuff! (Alcohol pairings were also fantastic, would recommend)

Response from Host

Dec 2017

Hi Alexandra~ So glad you had fun! We can't wait for you to join us to explore Georgetown! Cheers, Mary

Samantha M

Dec 2017

I attended the CarpeDC food and walking tour of the historic U Street area with my team from work. It was a fantastic way to spend a Friday night. Our tour guide Stefan was really knowledgeable about the area, and it was really cool to hear the history of U Street juxtaposed with viewing the modern murals that decorate the area. Started off the food with a halfsmoke from Ben's Chili Bowl, followed by delicious Ethiopian cuisine at Dukem, a stop for beer and shopping at Glen's Garden market, and ended with wonderful tea and a sweet bite at Calabash. Would highly recommend for groups or families, such a nice change from the usual monuments tour of DC.

Response from Host

Dec 2017

Hi Samantha! Thank you for taking the time to craft this glowing review - we very much appreciate it. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your tour with us and we're thrilled that you would recommend us. We hope you come and tour Georgetown with us next! Cheers, Mary