Washington DC Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour
Follow Black Broadway’s jazz, literary, and intellectual legacy
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Guided historic walking tour
Highlights
Explore U Street’s Black Broadway, where jazz clubs, Black-owned businesses, and influential writers shaped a cultural movement. Hear the stories behind the musicians, poets, and thinkers who left their mark on Washington, DC.
- Trace the rise of U Street’s jazz scene and Black intellectual movement
- Discover sites connected to Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Zora Neale Hurston
- See the African American Civil War Memorial and former Bohemian Caverns
- Pause at Ben’s Chili Bowl for a restroom break and optional refreshments
- Explore the U Street corridor’s historic clubs, theaters, and homes
What's Included
- Guided historical interpretation
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before your start time
- Requires sustained walking, including on uneven sidewalks
- Wear appropriate walking footwear
- Bring an umbrella or rain cover when rain is forecast, and sunscreen and water in sunny weather
- Tours proceed rain or shine; extreme weather that may endanger the group may cancel the tour
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations more than 24 hours before start. Receive a 50% refund for cancellations between 24 and 8 hours before start. No refund for cancellations less than 8 hours before start.
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FAQs
Wear comfortable footwear you can walk in for at least two hours. Bring water, and plan for the forecast (umbrella or rain cover if rain is expected; sunscreen if it will be sunny).
Tours generally proceed rain or shine, so plan accordingly. If extreme weather could endanger guests, the guide may cancel the tour.
This is a walking tour and some areas can have uneven sidewalks.
Meeting details
In front of the Historic Howard Theater, 620 T Street NW
