North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Molinari Delicatessen: (est. 1896): Pope John Paul II was presented with a Molinari salami from 8-year-old Joey.
Il Casaro: Mouthwatering Burrata and Mozzarella bar nestled in this rustic, energetic Pizza and Italian street food establishment.
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
Mario’s Bohemian Cafe: Landmark cafe serving Italian sandwiches, pizzas, pastries, wine & beer in an old-school space
Lush Gelato: (est. 2009): Carefully sourced gelato & sorbetto in a range of creative flavors!
City Lights is an independent bookstore-publisher combination in San Francisco, California, that specializes in world literature, the arts, and progressive politics
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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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(69)
This was a fun way to learn about an interesting and vibrant neighborhood. Catherine was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and the food was really authentic and delicious. Definitely recommended.
Fun tour with Catherine. Great food and interesting info about North Beach. I was so full that I had to take some home for dinner.
Eric was very entertaining - knowledgeable of SF/North Beach historical facts. Pointed out areas of interest in this area. As the area to be covered is honestly not that large, plenty of time for good conversation while sampling various foods this neighborhood is noted for.
Hi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
The food tour was excellent. Catherine was extremely informative. The pace was comfortable. The food was authentic. We walked away with a great appreciation of North Beach, its food and heritage.
We had a fabulous tour with Jenni! She was very knowledgeable and upbeat with a fun personality. We had lots of great interesting foods in Chinatown and also North Beach. Don’t hesitate to take this tour, it has been the highlight of our visit to San Francisco!
Catherine was very knowledgeable and told interesting stories about the area. She took us to authentic, culturally significant places to taste. The foods we tried were excellent!
Katherine was a wonderful host. Loved the tour and highly recommend. Going back to some of the restaurants for dinner and lunch.
I would highly recommend this tour for not only a great sampling of Italian food in San Francisco’s North Beach, but also to get an interesting 3 hour history lesson of the city and the food/locations you are experiencing. Michael was a terrific tour guide and was engaging with our entire group of 7 (including 2 teenagers). He made an effort to learn a bit about everyone in his group and then weaved this knowledge into the stories he told about the city. He even surprise special ordered fettuccine Alfredo extra for my daughter because she had mentioned earlier in the tour that it was her favorite. Amazing experience!
Jinny was our guide. She made our experiences interesting and fun. She is whimsical, theatrical, knowledgeable, entertaining, kind and considerate. My friends and I had a great time!
Mike gave us a delightful tour around North Beach that left our feet a little tired, our bellies and taste buds satisfied, and our hearts and minds full of the stories and characters that make up this town’s history and flavor. There were just 2 of us on the adventure with him, and he gave us so much attention and answered all our questions so thoughtfully. What a great re-introduction to San Francisco!
