U Street Corridor Attractions & Things to do

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.
Duration: 3 hours.

Meet your local Tour guide for an amazing evening walking tour of 2H and learn about African American history and heritage in D.C. Explore the U Street “Black Broadway” who was once truly the heart of Black culture in America, attracting locals and visitors for an unparalleled music and nightlife scene. It’s also the birthplace of celebrated DC hero, jazz musician Duke Ellington. Until the 1920s, the U Street Corridor was home to the nation's largest urban African-American community, this section of the city is as vibrant as ever, anchored by the lively 14th Street corridor to the west and the refurbished Howard Theatre bordering the Shaw neighborhood to the east, where a towering sculpture in reverence to Ellington stands. Food is eclectic and exciting. One of the best ways to experience food from soul food to Italian to the world-famous Ben’s Chili Bowl and uniquely, on the eastern end, you’ll the area known as “Little Ethiopia” for its concentration of residents from that country
Duration: 2 hours.

During a time when inequality was flooding the neighborhoods of DC, there are many locations where Black culture thrived. There are also places where Black Americans broke boundaries, held meetings, resided and led the fight to achieve equal rights. The tour focuses on these locations that were significant during the Civil Rights Movement but are not necessarily mainstream museums or pointed out in guidebooks. This tour provides a focused look at locations and people who were impactful to the fight for civil rights right here in DC. It also allows you to go at your own pace, so tourists and visitors alike can easily learn more about the rich history in the area.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

This is the only African American Heritage tour in Washington DC that is an evening tour . Washington DC is one of the most beautiful cities in the world at night. Your tour guide will tell interesting stories and facts about the history of men and women of color of Washington DC.. The summer day are very hot and humid. Taking a night tour is much cooler and relaxing. We will conclude to the tour at Oohhs and Aaahhs soul food restaurant for a great dinner
Duration: 4 hours 1 minute.