U Street Food Tour in Washington, DC
About this experience
Taste your way down Washington DC's historic U Street on this delicious U Street Food Tour!
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Very enjoyable experience. Our guide (Susan) was very friendly and knowledgeable, and all the food was fantastic.
What's Included
- Your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will lead you through this vibrant neighborhood known as "Black Broadway"
- Enjoy learning about this area that has been the center of the African-American music scene for over half a century
- Discover some of the the area's best trademark and longstanding eateries as well as those new to the scene
- Great for visitors and tourists alike to view the city in a new light!
What happens on the day
The U Street Food Tour combines historical facts, local culture and culinary insight for a unique Washington DC experience!
U Street Corridor, established as "Black Broadway" by singer Pearl Bailey, has been the center of the African-American music scene for over half a century. Once the home of Duke Ellington and frequented by Cab Calloway, Pearl Bailey, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, it continues to be a thriving community. This legendary neighborhood is comprised of historic theaters and time-honored jazz clubs as well as some world renowned restaurants.
Your fun and knowledgeable tour guide will lead you through U Street Corridor to sample the cuisine that tells the story of the neighborhood.
Tastings on this tour may include (and are subject to change):
- Traditional and modern soul food
- Creole and Cajun cuisine
- European inspired dishes from a local speakeasy
- Modern low country cuisine
- Freshly made southern style desserts
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
Year-Round:
Saturdays - 2:30 PM
Important Details
Essential Information
- Participants can expect to walk approximately half of this 3.5-hour tour
- Children under the age of 7 who will not be participating in food tastings do not require a ticket, please notify Virgin Gifts at the time of booking if you will be bringing an infant or young child along with you
- All tastings are included in the price
- Visit up to 5 restaurants for tastings that will happily fill most stomachs
- Notify Virgin Gifts of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, all bookings for this experience are final.
Customer Reviews
Very enjoyable experience. Our guide (Susan) was very friendly and knowledgeable, and all the food was fantastic.
Our tour was changed a day or two in advance from U Street to Dupont due to some scheduling concerns on the part of the U Street restaurants. Understandable, and the transition from one tour to another was easy for us. On the tour itself, Sam was great -- very personable and knowledgeable. Explained a lot of history that even DC'ers weren't familiar with. All the stops were fantastic and friendly (and delicious). I'm pregnant, and Sam was cognizant of the amount of walking we were doing and kindly explained to me how much more we could expect towards the end of the tour. Really great experience. I would consider trying it again with friends or out of town visitors.
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