DC’s Original Food and History Walking Tour

4.8/5 (260 reviews) Washington DC from Blue Fern Travel
  • Duration3 hours
  • Max Travelers10 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryCity Tours, Culinary Tours

Overview

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's included

  • Local/professional guide

  • Lunch

  • Donation to our local charity partner - enough to feed a DC resident in need three full meals

What's Not included

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  • 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.

Good to know

  • 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 available (not vegan), 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: We are not able to accommodate vegan diets or dairy allergies on this tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

4.8/5 260 reviews
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