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North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

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San Francisco, USA
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On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

On this three hour guided food tour of North Beach, we'll visit 5 uniquely different mom-and-pop shops, ethnic eateries and restaurants and experience the history, architecture and culture of North Beach and the Barbary Coast.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • All food tastings are included in the price.
  • City map
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

601 Vallejo Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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End point

1441 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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Molinari Delicatessen

Molinari Delicatessen: (est. 1896): Pope John Paul II was presented with a Molinari salami from 8-year-old Joey.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Il Casaro Pizzeria

Il Casaro: Mouthwatering Burrata and Mozzarella bar nestled in this rustic, energetic Pizza and Italian street food establishment.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Mona Lisa Restaurant

Mona Lisa: Renaissance-inspired decor sets the scene for homemade pastas, pizzas & other Italian specialties*subject to change *stuff happens *We make 5 food stops on the tour
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe

Mario’s Bohemian Cafe: Landmark cafe serving Italian sandwiches, pizzas, pastries, wine & beer in an old-school space
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Lush Gelato

Lush Gelato: (est. 2009): Carefully sourced gelato & sorbetto in a range of creative flavors!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

City Lights Booksellers (pass by)

City Lights is an independent bookstore-publisher combination in San Francisco, California, that specializes in world literature, the arts, and progressive politics
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Coit Tower (pass by)

Coit Tower is a 210-foot tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California, overlooking the city and San Francisco Bay
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour?

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). 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-6242P7

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • All food tastings are included in the price.
  • City map
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required
  • Per San Francisco regulations, you must show proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Some of our food tastings are done inside the food establishment. You must show proof of vaccination to take this food tour. Thank you for your understanding.
  • There are some vegan and gluten-free food substitutions. Olives, Salad, Cauliflower, etc.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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