Overview
Go behind the scenes of North Beach’s food scene on this insider food walking tour. Your expert guide will lead you on an easy afternoon walk to popular and hidden spots that only locals know about to enjoy hearty food tastings.
Visit 4 restaurants for a four course progressive meal where you'll be seated inside of the restaurants (2 appetizers, 1 entree, 1 dessert) Tastings may include wood-fired pizza or pinsa or arancini or cioppino (a San Francisco invented seafood stew) Eggplant parmesan or California gelato or tiramisu.
You'll hear the stories of restaurant owners, learn local tips, and hear stories about this neighborhood’s interesting history, from the Gold Rush to the Prohibition era to today.
This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.
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What's included
Small group limited to 12 people to ensure a personalized experience
Live commentary
Guide
Food tastings
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Alcohol pairing (can be purchased at the time of the tour) $35/person
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
All Weekday 3PM Tours, Saturday 11AM & 3PM Tours and Sunday Morning Tours – Meet in front of the Italian Athletic Club – 1630 Stockton Street
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Please call and inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions
What to expect
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Jackson Square
5 min
Meet in the Jackson Square neighborhood – a 10-minute walk from Downtown San Francisco – in the late afternoon to start your walking tour. Come hungry, as you’ll be getting lots of food on this 3-hour tour, which follows a flat, easy route.
Following your expert local guide, delve behind the scenes of Little Italy’s food and restaurant scene, hearing fascinating historical facts and stories along the way, like how this neighborhood was once part of the Barbary Coast – San Francisco’s red-light district in the 1800s during the California Gold Rush. You'll also visit hidden Prohibition-era tunnels where booze was smuggled into the city. -
North Beach
3 hours
Though you’ll learn a lot of interesting history, this tour is about the food. Enjoy a cheese tasting at a trendy wine bar. Then indulge in an Italian wood-fired pizza made in the oldest pizza oven on the West Coast; built in 1935, this treasured tool was copied by Wolfgang Puck at Spago and Alice Waters at Chez Panisse.
Pop into a gourmet boutique shop for a sweet-and-savory treat such as artisan agave caramel drizzled over popcorn- yum! Top your culinary journey off with a visit to a historic Italian bookshop-turned-café, where you'll fill your own delicate cannoli with an Italian cannoli maker. -
Little Italy
5 min
You’ll find that all the tastings add up to a satisfying meal. Your tour ends in the evening a few blocks from your original departure point, where you’re free to continue exploring this fabulous San Francisco neighborhood bustling with vibrant nightlife.
Please note: Places visited and tastings are subject to change based on availability.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Guests must be vaccinated and show proof to participate in the tour.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Curated 4-Course North Beach Culinary Experience
Can I cancel Curated 4-Course North Beach Culinary Experience for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
All Weekday 3PM Tours, Saturday 11AM & 3PM Tours and Sunday Morning Tours – Meet in front of the Italian Athletic Club – 1630 Stockton Street
What's included?
- Small group limited to 12 people to ensure a personalized experience
- Live commentary
- Guide
- Food tastings
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Alcohol pairing (can be purchased at the time of the tour) $35/person
Which places does it visit?
It visits Jackson Square, North Beach, Little Italy.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Avital Tours, Inc
