Walking Tours
Journey through one of Washington, DC’s most historical and unique neighborhoods on a guided walking tour curated by local author and historian Briana Thomas.
The tour description and information:
-Duration: Approximately 2 hours guided walking tour.
– 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 Theater and Lincoln Theatre, which hosted legendary artists such as Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong.
Be our guest:
– Tours begin at Compass Coffee (free café drink and treat tasting provided as a thank you to our guests; subject to availability and café operating hours).
– Ideal for individuals, corporate teams, non-profit organizations, and student groups.
– Perfect for celebrating Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Juneteenth, and DC Emancipation Day.
– A popular choice for team building and ERG programs.
-Closest Metro to starting location is the Shaw/Howard station on the Green/Yellow line.
*Tours can be condensed to 60 or 90 minutes. Please write any custom requests in the NOTES section at checkout. *Tour route details will be sent to the booking party as a calendar confirmation.
Group dining:
-We can assist you with making lunch or dinner reservations at one of U Street’s delicious Black-owned restaurants.
– For more information please write that you’re interested in dining reservations in the NOTES section at checkout.
We also offer year-round virtual tours for group gatherings and seminars. Visit the Group Experiences
page for more information.
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