DC's Original Food and History Walking Tour

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DC's Original Food and History Walking Tour

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 US$109.56  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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English
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Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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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!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

U Street's Black Broadway era defined American culture — and its flavors still live on this corridor. Blue Fern Travel's DC's Original Food Tour explores the neighborhood bite by bite: from Ben's Chili Bowl to Ethiopian injera to flavors found nowhere else in America. Your guide reveals the murals, the jazz clubs, and the Civil Rights history woven into every block. Small group, max 12 guests. Every booking gives back to U Street and the community we walk through.

What You Get

Local/professional guide
Lunch
Donation to our local charity partner - enough to feed a DC resident in need three full meals
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - we cannot accommodate vegans
  • Please note: We are not able to accommodate vegan diets or dairy allergies on this tour.
  • Vegetarian option available (not vegan), 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

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U Street

Your tour takes place along the U St corridor, which is rich with DC flavors & history. Making stops at several local restaurants for tastings, which are plentiful, you'll hear about the evolution of the area, including events, historic venues, architecture, and street art. Over the course of the experience, you'll walk about 1.5 miles, enjoy plenty of food for lunch, and learn about this iconic, off the beaten path neighborhood that has played a significant role in DC and American history.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

1213 U St NW, U Street Northwest, District of Columbia, United States, US, 20009

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Please arrive 5 minutes prior to tour time and meet your guide outside of the restaurant. If you do not see your guide, please head inside and find your group.
End Point

1405 T St NW, T Street Northwest, District of Columbia, United States, US, 20009

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Great Tour
June 14, 2026

It was a safe, interesting and well planned tour. Kyle was wonderful. The food was delicious. My sister recommended it to her friends coming next month.

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A master class in recent DC history.
March 23, 2026

Neka was an amazing and engaged tour lead. The tour was chock full of delicious food and a wealth of information at a very fair price. The biggest “wow” was my husband and I were the only to sign...read more

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Excellent tour
November 15, 2025

Oir tourguide, Soneka was excellent! She was personable, knowledgeable and upbeat. We hit some really good spots that introduced new cuisines. Def a must do!!

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My friend and I were...
October 27, 2025

My friend and I were lucky in that we were the only ones signed up for the tour so we received an excellent private tour. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. I left full from the food an...read more

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Interesting History and Info of U Street Neighborhood
November 03, 2024

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

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