African American D.C. Walking Tours

Photograph of The Cadillac restaurant on The Wharf

Black History at The Wharf

Hear unforgettable stories that reveal the richness and importance of Southwest D.C.’s African American heritage.

Stay tuned for 2022 public tour dates.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Carnegie Library and Mount Vernon Square

Join Washington Walks on a guided tour of the Carnegie Library building and other historical sites in Mt. Vernon Square.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Columbia Heights

On this historic walk, we'll trace the evolution of DC's Columbia Heights from the streetcar era to the vibrant community it is today.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Logan Circle

Logan Circle remains DC’s only unaltered Victorian residential district. Our walk tells the remarkable history behind this living jewel.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

The Journey to Civil Rights walking tour includes the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Memorials: The Journey to Civil Rights

This walking tour reveals the stories of America’s civil rights journey through iconic National Mall monuments.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Southwest Waterfront: The Wharf

An all-new waterfront in D.C.'s Southwest neighborhood is surrounded by some of the city's most historic buildings.

Available for private and group tour bookings only. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

U Street

Dubbed “Black Broadway” for its theaters and nightclubs that showcased black talent, U Street still keeps beat to African American history in D.C.

Stay tuned for 2022 public tour dates.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.

Women Who Changed America

They founded organizations, sponsored legislation, blazed trails, and suffered trials. Meet the Women Who Changed America.

Stay tuned for 2022 public tour dates.

Also available for private and group tour bookings. Please email info@washingtonwalks.com for more information.