DC's Original Food & History Guided Walking Tour
Explore DC's culinary and historical heart on a guided tour through "Black Broadway." Dive into flavors, art, and tales of civil rights, while supporting a local charity. Book now!
10 meals
Experience Details
Discover DC's diverse culinary roots and history while we stroll and chat about the heyday of “Black Broadway” and the role this area played in during the Jazz Era. You’ll be surprised to learn how many household names had their start in the little clubs along this corridor.
Sample quintessential DC flavors while we reveal stories behind tucked away murals, sculptures, and the artists who created them. Learn about the Civil Rights riots that shaped the city and its landscape for years to come. Explore the architecture and evolution as it continues to change today.
Taste a variety of cuisines with flavors directly related to the history of this authentically DC neighborhood. U Street is an essential spot in DC and is not to be missed!
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.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please note: Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate vegan diets or dairy allergies on this tour.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - we cannot accommodate vegans :(
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
What You’ll Experience
U Street
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting Point1213 U St NW, U Street Northwest, District of Columbia, United States, US, 20009
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End Point1405 T St NW, T Street Northwest, District of Columbia, United States, US, 20009
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
We ate some yummy food and learned some unique history of DC that isn’t as commonly known. We have done food tours in many cities across the US, Canada, and Europe, and this was probably our leas...read more
Really enjoyed the pastelitos at Colada Shop. Highly recommend you try the guava cheese ones. Fun way to spend an afternoon. Our guide Vanesa was very personable.
Jenn was a great guide who balanced the history of this interesting area and stories with delicious food. The tour was relaxed and well paced with just enough food, and time to chat with her and ot...read more
Generally, weaving histoical underpinnings of the neighborhood together with the food samplings. Ethiopian food stop was a new experience for me and my spouse and we really enjoyed it. Also the p...read more
Our tour guide was punctual and personable. Apart from that, this tour was not worth the cost. It's ridiculous and unsanitary to expect a group of strangers to share a plate of food that you eat w...read more
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