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North Beach Food & History Walking Tour - Small Group

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San Francisco, USA
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

Join the behind the scenes of the first historical and food tour of North Beach. Enjoy tasting high local foods, see how these culinary delights are made, and learn about all the inside outs of the history of this vibrant neighborhood.

What's Included

  • Brunch Pizza Slice at Golden Boy Pizza
  • Tea and coffee Pastry and Coffee at Stella Café
  • Alcoholic beverages Cokctail or Beer at The Stinking Rose
  • Tips (not included)
  • Hotel Pick up or drop off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

916 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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End point

325 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

We'll end our tour at the Stinking Rose

What To Expect

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Flatiron Building (pass by)

Our first stop will be at the distinctive copper green Columbus Tower building that was completed in 1907, currently home to Zoetrope film studio since 1972, co-founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas.
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The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi

Our second stop will be in the heart of San Francisco's historic North Beach district at Saint Francis of Assisi Church. Your guide will explain the story of the exquisite murals executed by the Italian fin-de-siècle painter and illustrator Luigi Brusatori vividly portrays the life of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stella Pastry

Your tour continues with a delicious stop at Stella Pastry, where you will get the chance to taste the Biscotti or Cookie of the day w/coffee or espressoBrief. Our guide will take the opportunity to explain to you all the different baking techniques used to create the various products displayed in the Café.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Washington Square

While you are degusting the pasties and coffee of Stella Caffe, we will visit the surroundings of Washington Square where will talk about the history of the statues in the park our why we there are time capsules buried in the park!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Golden Boy Pizza

Our next stop will be at Golden Boy Pizza, where we will have the chance to grab a bite of one of the best pizza in town.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

City Lights Booksellers & Publishers

Enjoy the inside of this store and learn about rich "beat generation", Jack Kerouac or Allen Ginsberg
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Jack Kerouac Alley (pass by)

Have your camera ready to take pictures of the Jack Kerouac Alley, with its well-known murals and gratifies
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The Stinking Rose

Be ready for our last stop at the Stinking Rose, a Californian-based restaurant known for its love for garlic: "We season our garlic with food."Take the chance to taste any garlic delicious or chose a cocktail or a beer to finish this memorable tour
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the North Beach Food & History Walking Tour – Small Group?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2660P63

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What's Included

Activity name

  • BrunchPizza Slice at Golden Boy Pizza
  • Tea and coffeePastry and Coffee at Stella Café
  • Alcoholic beveragesCokctail or Beer at The Stinking Rose
  • Tips (not included)
  • Hotel Pick up or drop off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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