Travel the globe in a single day. Over 60 embassies from six continents open their doors for food, music, dance, art, and cultural immersion — all free, no tickets needed. Part of Passport DC, Washington's annual celebration of its diplomatic community.
3051 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Discover South Africa's vibrant cultures with braai tastings, live music, and beadwork demonstrations.
Tip: Don't miss the biltong and boerewors samples.
3519 International Court NW
Experience Nigeria through jollof rice, Afrobeat rhythms, and colorful textile displays.
Tip: Arrive early — the jollof rice line gets long fast.
3521 International Court NW
Step into ancient and modern Egypt with hieroglyphic workshops, traditional music, and Egyptian cuisine.
2249 R Street NW
Sample Kenyan tea and coffee, enjoy Maasai dance performances, and browse wildlife photography.
3508 International Drive NW
Savor Moroccan mint tea and pastries while exploring intricate tile work and carpet weaving.
3506 International Drive NW
Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, injera tastings, and live cultural music.
Tip: The coffee ceremony is a must — get in line early.
3512 International Drive NW
Taste Ghanaian favorites, watch kente weaving, and enjoy highlife music performances.
2215 M Street NW
Senegalese hospitality shines with thieboudienne tastings, drum circles, and fabric dyeing demos.
1515 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Mediterranean flavors meet North African traditions with couscous, ceramics, and calligraphy.
1911 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Fiesta vibes with tacos, mariachi, folkloric dance, and colorful papel picado decorations.
Tip: One of the most popular stops — come early or late to avoid peak crowds.
3006 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Samba rhythms, capoeira demonstrations, tropical juices, and Carnival-style costumes.
501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Maple treats, Indigenous art displays, and info on Canadian culture and travel.
1600 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Argentine wine tastings, empanadas, tango demonstrations, and mate ceremonies.
1732 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Chilean wine, empanadas de pino, and Andean folk music performances.
2118 Leroy Place NW
Colombian coffee tastings, arepas, cumbia dance, and emerald displays.
1520 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Jerk chicken aromas, reggae beats, and Blue Mountain coffee samples.
2630 16th Street NW
Classic Cuban music, mojito mocktails, and vintage Havana photography exhibits.
1700 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Peruvian ceviche tastings, pisco sour demos, and Andean textile displays.
2114 S Street NW
Costa Rican coffee, tropical fruits, and biodiversity exhibits.
1715 22nd Street NW
Dominican merengue, tropical rum punch, and handmade amber jewelry.
1708 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Caribbean Carnival spirit with soca music, roti, and steelpan performances.
2535 15th Street NW
Ecuadorian chocolate tastings, Panama hat weaving, and Galapagos exhibits.
2220 R Street NW
Guatemalan textiles, traditional tamales, and Mayan cultural presentations.
2862 McGill Terrace NW
Panamanian canal exhibits, ceviche, and traditional pollera costume displays.
2144 Wyoming Avenue NW
Bajan flying fish cakes, rum punch, and calypso music.
2520 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Japanese tea ceremonies, origami workshops, calligraphy, and sushi demonstrations.
Tip: The tea ceremony fills up fast — line up when doors open.
2450 Massachusetts Avenue NW
K-pop dance workshops, kimchi tastings, hanbok try-ons, and K-beauty demos.
Tip: Extremely popular stop — plan for a wait.
3505 International Place NW
Chinese calligraphy, dumpling-making demos, dragon dance, and paper cutting workshops.
2107 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Bollywood dance, henna art, chai tastings, and vibrant sari displays.
1024 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Thai food tastings, fruit carving demos, traditional dance, and temple replica displays.
1600 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Filipino adobo and lumpia, tinikling bamboo dance, and island paradise exhibits.
1233 20th Street NW
Vietnamese pho, spring rolls, ao dai fashion, and water puppet presentations.
3517 International Court NW
Pakistani chai, biryani tastings, truck art displays, and traditional music.
3510 International Drive NW
Bangladeshi textiles, Bengali sweets, rickshaw art, and folk music.
2020 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Indonesian batik workshops, satay tastings, gamelan music, and Balinese dance.
3516 International Court NW
Malaysian satay and nasi lemak, batik painting, and cultural dance performances.
4530 16th Street NW
Cambodian Apsara dance, Angkor Wat exhibits, and traditional snack tastings.
2148 Wyoming Avenue NW
Sri Lankan tea tastings, spice displays, and traditional Kandyan dance.
2131 Leroy Place NW
Nepalese momos, Himalayan exhibits, and traditional Newari music.
2833 M Street NW
Mongolian throat singing, airag tastings, and nomadic culture exhibits.
2222 S Street NW
Laotian sticky rice, weaving demos, and Mekong River cultural displays.
2300 S Street NW
Myanmar tea leaf salad, lacquerware, and traditional puppet shows.
3501 International Place NW
Singapore's multicultural cuisine, orchid displays, and innovation exhibits.
601 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Saudi Arabian coffee and dates, Arabic calligraphy, and cultural heritage exhibits.
3522 International Court NW
Emirati cuisine, falcon displays, traditional pearl diving exhibits, and henna art.
3504 International Drive NW
Jordanian mansaf, Dead Sea products, mosaic art, and Bedouin hospitality.
2560 28th Street NW
Lebanese mezze, wine tastings, dabke dance, and Phoenician history exhibits.
3514 International Drive NW
Israeli hummus and falafel, innovation showcases, and Dead Sea product demos.
1530 P Street NW
Qatari karak tea, traditional textiles, and 2022 World Cup legacy exhibits.
2940 Tilden Street NW
Kuwaiti machboos, pearl diving heritage, and contemporary art displays.
2535 Belmont Road NW
Omani halwa and coffee, frankincense displays, and traditional silver jewelry.
3502 International Drive NW
Bahraini pearl heritage, traditional sweets, and calligraphy workshops.
1801 P Street NW
Iraqi cuisine, ancient Mesopotamian exhibits, and traditional music.
2319 Wyoming Avenue NW
Yemeni coffee origins, honey tastings, and architectural heritage exhibits.
3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW
British scones and tea, Royal Guard photo ops, and Beatles memorabilia.
2900 Cathedral Avenue NW
Swiss chocolate and cheese tastings, watchmaking displays, and alpine tourism info.
2720 34th Street NW
Norwegian salmon, Viking heritage exhibits, and Scandinavian design showcases.
2134 Kalorama Road NW
Serbian rakija tastings, folk dance, and Orthodox heritage exhibits.
3350 M Street NW
Ukrainian borscht and varenyky, embroidered shirts (vyshyvanka), and folk performances.
2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Turkish coffee, baklava, carpet weaving demos, and whirling dervish performances.
Tip: The Turkish coffee fortune-reading line is always popular.
2900 K Street NW, Suite 509
Icelandic skyr, geothermal energy exhibits, and Northern Lights photography.
2650 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Russian tea and blini, matryoshka painting, and Fabergé egg replicas.
1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Australian meat pies, Aboriginal art displays, and Great Barrier Reef exhibits.
37 Observatory Circle NW
New Zealand lamb, Maori haka performances, and Lord of the Rings tourism.
1707 L Street NW, Suite 200
Fijian kava ceremony, tropical fruit tastings, and traditional masi cloth.
1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Papua New Guinean coffee, tribal art, and biodiversity exhibits.
No registration or tickets required — just show up.
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Embassies are spread across NW Washington.
Bring a government-issued photo ID — some embassies require it for entry.
Start early (doors open at 9:30 AM) to hit the most popular embassies first.
Capital Bikeshare is great for hopping between clusters of embassies.
Parking is extremely limited. Take Metro to Dupont Circle or Woodley Park.
Pack a reusable water bottle — some embassies have long outdoor lines.
Pick up a free passport booklet at the first embassy you visit and collect stamps throughout the day.