Mission District: Cultural and Culinary Walking Tour
4.5
25 Ratings
San Francisco
Experience the vibrant culture and culinary delights of San Francisco's Mission District on a pay-as-you-go walking tour. Explore the Latinx community, admire stunning murals, and indulge in delicious local flavors.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mission District - Historic Core of Mission District along 24th Street
  • Balmy Alley Murals - Explore a one-block-long alley that is home to the most concentrated collection of murals in the city of San Francisco.
  • Discolandia - See what the historic spot turned into and learn its history
What's Included
  • English-speaking Tour Guide provided.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • $20 for “Pay-as-you-go” model
Additional Information

The Mission District stands among the finest cultural and gastronomic neighborhoods in the country, and it holds a reputation as the beating heart of San Francisco’s culinary scene.

We present a unique pay-per-use model allowing you a greater access to your interests at a lesser cost, making it a superior choice over similar food tours. Upon your arrival, simply present the guide with $20 in cash, and the rest is on them. They will manage the group’s expenses at each of our four destinations, curbing any unnecessary wait time. This cash payment facilitates more generous offerings from each restaurant, ensuring you receive larger portions.

Over the course of two hours, our skilled guide transports you back in time via this immersive pedestrian tour of our Latinx community. Prepare to be captivated by the incredible tales, explore a bustling art district adorned with murals, and relish the local cuisine. Therefore, it’s an ideal choice for history aficionados, art enthusiasts, and gourmands.

Arrive ravenous. Don’t forget your camera. And brace yourself for an exploration of everything SF can present.

  • Our unique pay-as-you-go model lets you enjoy more of what you want for less money, a better value than comparable food tours. Simply hand the guide the cash on your arrival, and they’ll take care of the rest.
Location
107 Osage St
Osage Street
In front of Santana Family Mural
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Becca
Mar 30, 2024
Mission food tour - Jamie was a very knowledgeable guide, personally I found his knowledge of the murals to be the most fascinating! The area is vibrant, there is something to see and photograph with every turn of the head. The food was good, and there are veggie options you can have too. You really do t notice 2 hours pass by! If you want something slightly different to do on your city break, then this tour is highly recommended.
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Passport27260445414
Mar 21, 2024
Amazing Guide - Super nice and accommodating. When we started the event he welcomed us all and was really kind. He also made sure everyone was accounted for which really showed his compassion.
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Scottph7222ra
Mar 21, 2024
Best food tour I've experienced. - Excellent tour guide. Easy to hear everything. Very good history info. Yummy food. Make sure to fast before the tour as there is A LOT of food.
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Philhk6438sq
Mar 21, 2024
Amazing time - I had a wonderful time. Love the experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. The food was amazing. I brought my kids and they couldn’t eat much so I finished what they couldn’t which was a plus. Birria was the best.
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Shala_b
Mar 12, 2024
Being a Tourist in Your Own Town - We had a great time exploring SF’s Mission district with Seth. Having lived here for years, our eyes were opened to a whole new part of town we really didn’t know much about. Seth was engaging, professional and his passion for the food and culture of the SF mission was palpable and infectious. Highly recommended!
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Aleksandar_p
Feb 29, 2024
Amazing tour with Seth - I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and the food we had. Seth is a highly knowledgeable guide who spoke with passion of someone who truly cares about this neighborhood. The Mission murals are a tough and sensitive subject but Seth knew how to approach it with grace! Highly recommended for anyone wishing to step outside the usual tourist hotspots!!
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Jieruo
Feb 22, 2024
Fun and tasty tour in Mission District - James is very knowledgeable about the Bay Area and shared a lot of interesting facts with us. The food was super tasty too! Overall better than I was expecting and a very fun way to get more about Mission District.
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Explorer36676214204
Feb 9, 2024
Flavor of the Mission - Seth was great!! His culinary expertise was really showcased with the amazing food we had. My wife and I agree the burritos were some of the best we have ever had!!!
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Cappuchinoglace
Sep 7, 2023
Good time with a local guide - Dynamic and happy guide. Walk through différents streets that we won't go naturally. See a lots of murals. Irecommend it
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62eliseg
Jul 15, 2023
Dissappointing and political - Maybe a different guide? While I appreciate Eric's enthusiasm for his beliefs, I was offended how he was so political and quite frankly insulting to those of us in the tour who weren't "of color". His words, not mine. He was often political to the point of being uncomfortable. I went on the tour to try the food and experience the neighborhood, not hear a guide get on a political soapbox. The tour was advertised as four stops, and it ended up being two. The last stop, he threw a sweet roll at us as he headed out the door while we ate our tacos. This tour was a total disappointment.
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