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Washington, DC: U Street Black Broadway History Walking Tour

By Black Broadway Travel
10 out of 10
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Overview

  • Learn about the jazz and cultural renaissance that paved the way of freedom.
  • Visit U Street’s vibrant Black-owned businesses: food, flowers, and more.
  • Discover more than 100-year-old historic entertainment venues and attractions..
  • View one-of-a-kind murals by local artists of notable Black history makers.
  • Be inspired by the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum.

Activity location

    • Washington
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cardozo, Washington, DC, USA | We've partnered with a locally-owned cafe to provide a complimentary coffee and treat tasting to guests upon arrival. Meeting location address will be provided in booking confirmation.
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    2-hour guided walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Viewing of unique murals
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visits to Black-owned businesses and iconic attractions
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Historical insights into jazz and cultural renaissance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exploration of historic entertainment venues
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The tour ends at the famous Ben's Chilli Bowl. We encourage you to grab one of DC's favourite half-smokes, but the purchase of food is not included in the ticket.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Journey through one of Washington, DC’s most historical and unique areas on a guided walking tour curated by local author and journalist Briana Thomas. View one-of-a-kind murals featuring notable Black history makers like Duke Ellington, Harriet Tubman, Barack Obama, and more.

Learn about the jazz and cultural renaissance that shaped today’s African American successes, musicians, talents, activists, and leaders. Visit U Street’s vibrant Black-owned businesses and iconic attractions including the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum.

Discover historic entertainment venues like the Howard Theatre and Lincoln Theatre, which hosted legendary artists such as Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong.

Location

Activity location

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    • Washington
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cardozo, Washington, DC, USA | We've partnered with a locally-owned cafe to provide a complimentary coffee and treat tasting to guests upon arrival. Meeting location address will be provided in booking confirmation.
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Cardozo, Washington, DC, USA | We've partnered with a locally-owned cafe to provide a complimentary coffee and treat tasting to guests upon arrival. Meeting location address will be provided in booking confirmation.
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States