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 10 Nov

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Starting at $103.64

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Sun 10 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Historical Content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)

Rachel_L

Jul 2022

This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. The guide was knowledgeable and his timing was perfect. The food and the views were superb. I can’t wait to bring my entire family back for the experience. A definite must do.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We thank you for your amazing recommendation, Rachel! Hopefully it won't be too long before you and your family can join us for another fabulous time!

Meredith_B

Jun 2022

Jason was great! Super knowledgeable about the food and the area. The food was amazing - my friend and I even went back to the first apot when the tour was over. Loved trying new types of food. A really great way to get a taste of DC.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

There's just something about that half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl, isn't there? We're very glad you were able to enjoy all the delicious flavors U Street has to offer. Thank you for a great review!

972jwilliams

Jun 2022

We had a great time. The food and the education were memorable. I enjoyed learning about the history of the area. I would recommend this tour if you are in the area. The first two stops were basically full meals-thankfully the third stop had a small amount of food and the fourth was dessert. The Ethiopian food was some of the best I have had .

Response from Host

Jun 2022

One of our goals is that our guests leave our tours pleasantly full, and we're glad we hit the mark on that one. DC's vast Ethiopian population definitely ensures authenticity in our tasting as well. Thank you for your review!