San Francisco Food Tour: Exploring Little Italy's Cuisine
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830 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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(830 Ratings)
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Colette_t
Mar 12, 2024
Fun food, history, and walking - Fun way to learn more about San Francisco, the little tidbits of history were interesting. The food was enough to be a large lunch.
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Travis_b
Mar 9, 2024
Not just a food tour! - Brain was not only super knowledgeable but very personable and fun! We loved that Brain gave us way more then just the food tour, his historical knowledge made the experience that much more memorable. Top foods were arancini, olives, the fudge and the pizzas! It was our first full day in San Francisco and will be hard to beat!
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Maliark
Mar 3, 2024
Great tour with excellent food. - Our tour guy Brian was very knowledgeable about the history of the area.
The food we learnt about and ate was delicious and great quality.
He came across as genuinely interested when we asked questions.
We really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it.
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Dream37295439950
Feb 22, 2024
Little Italy Food & History Tour - This is a fun 3 hour tour walking around Little Italy, especially Italian restaurants,delicatessens, bakeries, and cafes. Come with an empty stomach, as you will be fed well & often. We liked how guide knows all the places to get particular Italian foods, eg the best salami, cannoli, focaccia, pizza, etc.
Tour guide Brian is very knowledgeable & connected in the area, and tells jokes along the way.
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Veronica_b
Feb 20, 2024
Isabelle was an amazing... - Isabelle was an amazing guide, I learned so much about the North Beach neighborhood and culture. Everyone on the tour was just blown away by how much food we received on the tour, luckily I came hungry!! Look forward to visiting one of the restaurants this evening for dinner tonight!
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Chipper2012
Jan 31, 2024
Great combination of history and food. - Great combination of history and food. Everything was very enjoyable. Brian was engaging, informative, and fun. The entire experience was great.
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456elaineb
Jan 30, 2024
Best Food Tour Ever - The best Food Tour we have ever been on, and we have been on many tours in many places! Isabella was knowledgeable, accommodating, and a delight. She shared personal anecdotes about the places we saw, and definitely knows where to get the best food.
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Elaine_b
Jan 30, 2024
Best Food Tour Ever - I have taken food tours in many other countries, but this was, by far, the best yet! Isabella was accommodating, encouraging and otherwise delightful. We had plenty of samples and tastes, as well as a few surprises. We saw more places than I expected, learned more about the City, and left totally satisfied.
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Frank_w
Jan 27, 2024
North Beach Food and History - The tour included a lot of good food; including best fudge in the US and salami blessed by the Pope. Brian, our tour guide, provided the history of North Beach with facts and a sense of humor. Highly recommend the tour but it’s best if you start the tour ready for a big meal spread out over 2 plus hours.
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Melissa_b
Jan 21, 2024
Great food and good times - Loved nearly all the food and had a great time. Brian was funny and knew tasty places to eat and knew some local history. Was a good time. I recommend!
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