Washington, DC: African American Heritage Walking Tour
ID: GYG397827-722952
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Experience the nightlife of U Street, an area known for its role in the African American jazz scene, on an evening walking tour with a local guide.
Explore the U Street Corridor, once known as "Black Broadway," with a local guide and learn about African American history and heritage in Washington, D.C.
After meeting your guide, set off on your stroll through what was once the heart of Black culture in America, attracting locals and visitors for an unparalleled music and nightlife scene.
During your tour, hear about jazz musician Duke Ellington, a celebrated D.C. hero whose birthplace was here, and admire a towering sculpture in reverence to him. Soak up a section of the city that was once home to the largest urban African American community in the United States, and which is still as vibrant as ever,
The food in the area is also eclectic and exciting. From soul food to Italian to the world-famous Ben's Chili Bowl and, uniquely, on the eastern end, the area known as “Little Ethiopia” for its concentration of residents from that country, you're sure to find somewhere to stop to eat after your tour.
Highlights
- Walk around the U Street Corridor with an experienced local tour guide
- Discover the history of Black culture in Washington, D.C.
- Experience some of the most vibrant nightlife in Washington, D.C.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo station. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
