San Francisco Food Tour: Exploring Little Italy's Cuisine
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840 Ratings
San Francisco
Embark on a culinary adventure through San Francisco's Little Italy and North Beach. Indulge in delicious cuisine, explore charming shops, and experience the rich culture of this vibrant neighborhood.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Little Italy - North Beach awakens your senses, from the cafes and restaurants, to the smell of fresh-baked bread in the air. Discover quaint shops with crafts and ceramics from around the world. Delve into North Beach life as you join family bakers kneading love into every loaf of bread. Just when you think you have reached food heaven, you’ll come across coffee shops which roast fresh coffee beans daily. And if that was not enough, you will uncover authentic Italian cathedrals where hundreds of couples have felt their heartstrings tug!
- Little Italy - And, as you taste everything from great coffee, truffles, breads, olive oil, specialty meats, and more, you’ll learn how the food is made and what to look for back home.
“Best Tour for 2011” - San Francisco Bay Guardian
“Top 10 Walking Tours for Globetrotting Foodies - 2013” - Lonely Planet
What's Included
- Cannoli from Stella Pastry
- Focaccia sandwiches from Mario’s
- Deli delights at Molinari delicatessen
- Chocolate from Z Cioccolato
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Designed for culinary enthusiasts, the Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour offers a taste of San Francisco’s cultural and gastronomic melting pot. Take a leisurely walk through the coffee shops and bakeries that permeate North Beach, San Francisco’s unique Little Italy.
Ranked among the top 15 foodie tours in the United States by U.S. News and World Report (March 2018)
Experience the aroma of freshly baked treats wafting from the cafes and restaurants. Just when you think the romance can’t get any stronger, you stumble upon charming boutiques featuring impressive crafts and ceramics that inspire a sense of admiration. We delve into the heart of North Beach, accompanying family artisans infusing love into every pastry and dish they create. Just when you think you’ve reached gastronomic nirvana, we stop by bona fide coffee houses. And just in case you thought that was all, we explore classic Italian cathedrals, where countless couples have experienced a tug at their heartstrings.
- Same day reservations available
- ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
- Vaccinations are not required on our tours; however, we highly recommend that you are vaccinated.
Location
480 Columbus Ave
Columbus Avenue
We meet at the corner at of Columbus Avenue and Green Street at 480 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 (the same corner as the BMO Bank\Bank of the West). It is across the street from the Bank of America. Please arrive on time, we will not be able to accommodate late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(840 Ratings)
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Leslie_f
May 18, 2024
Excellent food and history - Excellent food, coffee and great history of the area. Lots of interesting stops. Our guide was fantastic. Highly recommend!
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Hdmd70
May 12, 2024
Great Food Tour! - Great walking food tour! Brian was fun and informative! We had so much food and everything was delicious! Highly recommend this!
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870lannym
May 8, 2024
Can’t go wrong with this tour. - Our tour guide Isabella was awesome. Very informative and explained the history of the area in great detail during the tour. All of the food stops were great and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the tour for everyone.
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Cindybunyard
May 1, 2024
Little Italy fun and food - Scott was an excellent tour guide. The food was fantastic and the history was so much fun to hear. We’d definitely do it again.
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Gail_f
Apr 25, 2024
Excellent food tour - Brian was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. The food was amazing and we went to several different local establishments. Everyone was very welcoming. I would recommend this tour very highly.
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Jan_c
Apr 25, 2024
Great food tour - Scott was a treasure trove of information which brought the streets to life. Food was excellent! Recommend to all.
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Jake_m
Apr 23, 2024
Great food, interesting, and well-paced. - We had a great time! A couple times I worried I wouldn't be able to eat more, but the pacing of the tour had me ready for the next tasting by the time we were seated I was ready for more and everything was delicious! I felt like we got a flavor of the whole city from the tour as well as the tastes from little Italy. Thanks for making it a fun time for us and our friends.
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Marci_s
Apr 21, 2024
Local experience - Scott was a long time local, knowledgeable and interesting. Very good tour told from a local perspective.. Scott knew and greeted a few of his local friends walking around the neighborhood. Small group - five guests. Just what I was looking for. This is not a challenging walk - very few hills / not too steep by SF standards.
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Ruthieb123
Apr 11, 2024
Best Food Tour! - This food tour was the best! I’ve been on several food tours throughout the world, and this was excellent. Our tour guide Brian was knowledgeable and humorous. We experienced many different tastes of the area and got a nice history too. Highly recommend this tour and looking forward to doing another with this company soon.
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Spectromartin
Apr 2, 2024
Great Tour, Great Guide and Great Food - We had a wonderful time on this tour along with our two year old. Brian was an exceptional guide and I appreciated his sense of humour and knowledge of the history of the local area. I loved the elements of culture that were included along with the food too.
The food was brilliant and I particularly enjoyed the salami and focaccia. Our two year old loved the pizza! Thanks for a wonderful part of our family holiday.
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