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Delicious plate of food on the U Street Food Tour in DC
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U Street Food & History Tour

By Blue Fern Travel
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Overview
  • Gastronomic adventure that stops at locally owned eateries
  • Inventive flavor combinations of a James Beard Award nominee
  • Chance to discover music culture, history & architecture
  • Expert guide to share culinary & cultural insights
  • Explore an iconic DC Neighborhood where the locals live

Activity location

    • 20009, Washington, D.C., D.C.

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ben’s Next Door
    • 1211 U Street Northwest
    • 20009, Washington, District of Columbia, D.C.

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided food tour of the U Street and Shaw
  • What's includedWhat's includedFood and beverage tastings (plenty for lunch!)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedRestaurant gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuide gratuities (recommended)

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary; however, they will not receive tastings.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
  • We try to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions, but unfortunately, are not able to accommodate a vegan diet
  • Vegetarian tastings are available at each stop; please notify us in advance of your tour date if you are vegetarian

What you can expect

Step into a neighborhood rich with local DC history. Away from the monuments and the memorials, U Street is not Washington, but the REAL DC.

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 changed its landscape for years to come. Explore the architecture and evolution of this neighborhood as it continues to change today.

We will taste a variety of cuisines whose flavor contribute directly to the stories and the history of this authentically DC neighborhood. U Street is an essential spot in DC and is not to be missed!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • 20009, Washington, D.C., D.C.

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBen’s Next Door
    • 1211 U Street Northwest
    • 20009, Washington, District of Columbia, D.C.