African American Heritage guided evening walking tour in Washington DC
Activities

African American Heritage guided evening walking tour in Washington DC

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$30.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Learn about African American history and heritage in Washington
  • Explore the U Street "Black Broadway"
  • Discover the birthplace of celebrated DC hero, jazz musician Duke Ellington
What to expect

Enjoy an evening walking tour and learn about African American history and heritage in Washington. 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.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking city tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Tips
Where

1240 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Meeting point:
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 min before the tour starts
What to remember
  • A minimum of 2 people is required to book this tour
  • Minimum age required: 18 years old
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Provider
Universal Tour Group
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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