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Duration: 3 hours

Overview

Discover the flavors and stories of San Francisco's North Beach on this delightful food tour! Dive into the Italian restaurant scene, explore the hidden tunnels of the Barbary Coast, and savor a 4-course culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing.

👀 Get ready to explore the Italian restaurant scene and the notorious Barbary Coast

🍽️ Indulge in a 4-course progressive meal at 3 carefully selected restaurants

🗺️ Discover hidden tunnels and iconic landmarks along the way

🍕 Experience the neighborhood's culinary history and the stories behind each dish

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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,
Saturdays 3:00pm

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All ages welcome, although the tour is geared towards adults.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: The tour content is not geared toward children, though many older children may definitely enjoy trying new foods and learning about them! The tour requires a good attention span and walking, so it may be appropriate for older children. You know your children best and if they’re foodies, curious and excited about learning, they are welcome. Babies are allowed if you are mindful of other guests and pull the baby away if they are disruptive to the experience. If you are bringing a stroller, please make note at the time of booking. There is not currently child pricing available. 
  • Pets: Sorry, your pets must stay home.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Wheelchair accessible, although there are slight hills along the tour.
  • Dietary restrictions
    • The following diets can be accommodated.
      • Vegetarian
      • Pescatarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Pregnant Guests
      • No Pork
      • No Seafood
    • Please note your dietary restrictions during the booking process. Please note that tours may include nuts, dairy, seafood, spicy food and pork.
  • Languages: Currently, tours are only offered in English. Please keep in mind that the value is not in the food, so we recommend having good English listening skills to understand the stories and the industry experts who speak to the group.
    • Also, this is a communal social dining experience, so guides will not simply have monologues or speeches aimed at guests. They will interact and ask you questions and hope to get to know you better and provide tailored stories to your interests.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • What’s included: 
    • 3-hour guided tour 
    • Visit 3 restaurants 
    • All-inclusive 4 course progressive meal
  • Who will be present: Your guide and up to 12 participants.
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket.
  • Photo/ video: Photos are welcome.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running.
  • Arrival: Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Tours leave promptly at their scheduled time. 
  • Parking: There are paid parking lots convenient to the tour meeting location. 
  • What to wear: Bring a jacket and dress appropriately for the weather. Wearing comfortable shoes is also suggested.
  • What to bring:
    • Water bottle
    • Umbrella depending on the weather 
    • Gratuity: Your tour guides appreciate recognition for a job well done, so they can fuel their foodie habits. $15 per person is recommended.

     

  • Restrooms: Bathroom breaks are available throughout the tour though it is recommended to use the restroom facilities before the tour begins.

Full description

Be whisked away to a time when the Barbary Coast was the wildest neighborhood in America during the Gold Rush. You'll stroll through charming streets, visit hidden tunnels where booze was once smuggled during Prohibition, and immerse yourself in the rich Italian culture that still thrives here.

Now, let's talk food! The 4-course progressive meal is carefully curated to tantalize your taste buds. You'll visit 3 handpicked restaurants, starting with two delectable appetizers, followed by a mouthwatering entree, and ending on a sweet note with a dessert. But this tour is about more than just eating; it's about experiencing the neighborhood's culinary history and the stories behind each dish.

What can you expect on the menu? How about savoring famous tomato-based seafood stew, cioppino, invented right here in San Francisco? Or sinking your teeth into plump and juicy pork buns at a relaxed dim sum lounge? We'll even treat you to authentic wood-fired pizza from the oldest pizza oven on the West Coast, voted No. 3 Best Pizza in the US according to People Magazine.

And dessert? It's a sweet symphony with hand-filled authentic cannoli, classic Italian tiramisu, and a trio of gelato tastes featuring local partnerships that will tickle your taste buds.

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 with 2 weeks advance notice for parties of 4 or less by emailing the experience provider directly, for a date within a year of the original booking. No-shows or rescheduling less than 2 weeks in advance means losing the value of your experience.

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Angela S

We loved it! Our tour guide Nikki was awesome and the food was delicious!!

Jennifer H.

Such an amazing experience, filled with history and insight. Our guide was absolutely fabulous, overflowing with energy and knowledge, making it an even more fabulous event. This tour is perfect for a group of about a dozen people or so.

Joshua L.

I went on the North Beach Tour, my very first food tour, and it was an absolute delight! Our guide was absolutely incredible. The food and wine pairings were fantastic, and the stories we learned about each restaurant's history were a bonus. I now have a wealth of SF's culinary history to share with my friends and family. Our guide even kindly shared other points of interest to explore beyond the tour. It was such a fun and delicious experience!