Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour
Overview
Summer 2026 Schedule: This tour is held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 5pm.
This amazing walking tour will take you on a journey to an era in which U Street NW DC was the center of African American music and intellectualism. The sounds of jazz was everywhere, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer were being established as the future writers of the day, and an effort to document the history of African Americans was underway. Take a journey through the Harlem Renaissance as it started in DC! Tour stops mid-way at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl, for optional refreshments and a bathroom break.
What's Included
- 2 hours of incredible DC History with a knowledgeable guide.
- Food and Drink purchased at Ben's Chili Bowl or Ben's Next Door
Meeting Location
620 T Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1461 S Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009, USA
This tour ends at Georgia Douglas Johnson's House or the "Halfway House."
What To Expect
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Howard Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Right Proper Brewing Company
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
1910 Vermont Ave NW
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bohemian Caverns
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Theatre
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ben's Chili Bowl
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
1901 14th St NW
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
1461 S St NW
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-268386P3
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