Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Step back in time and experience the vibrant culture and history of the Harlem Renaissance in Washington, DC. Explore the streets where Black artists and intellectuals made their mark on the nation’s capital.

🎷 Uncover the juicy secrets of DC's Black arts scene

🏛️ Stroll through historic venues and follow the footsteps of jazz legends

🌭 No U Street visit is complete without a stop at Ben’s Chili Bowl (on you!)

📅 Book now to dive into the vibrant history of DC’s Black community

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Offered multiple days a month

Full description

Come on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was giving rise to a vibrant jazz scene and establishing the roots of a new movement in black intellectualism. Also known as ""Black Broadway"", the U Street corridor was a neighborhood where black businesses thrived, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer were upcoming writers and poets, and Howard University professors were guiding a movement that would highlight black contributions to history.

Tour begins at the historic Howard Theater at 620 T Street NW and ends at the Georgia Douglas Johnson house at 1461 S Street NW. The tour also makes a halfway stop at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl for a bathroom break and optional refreshment. Tour runs Third Sunday of the month at 2pm.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
Physical limitations: Must be able to be on their feet for at least 2 hours. Not recommended for people with back problems.

Who can you accommodate for?

Individuals with disabilities: Wheelchair accessible
Languages: English
Pets: Service animals are allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 2.5 hours. Tour/experience may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour/experience.
What’s included: Admission to the tour
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times as well as up to 20 total participants. This experience will be cancelled if the minimum participant requirement is not met.
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservation.
Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged!

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: This experience is weather dependent
Arrival: Plan to arrive at the meeting spot a few minutes in advance
Parking: There is street and private parking near all meeting points
What to wear: Clothing appropriate for the weather, good walking shoes
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms, but there will be bathroom breaks during the tour.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.