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African American Heritage guided evening walking tour in Washington DC

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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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Washington DC
Duration: 2 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour

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
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Important to know

  • A minimum of 2 people is required to book this tour
  • Minimum age required: 18 years old
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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • Guided walking city tour
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What’s not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

1240 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Meeting point:

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 min before the tour starts

Provider

Universal Tour Group

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