San Francisco

Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert

San Francisco, USA
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Taste an array of culinary offerings in San Francisco's Mission district during this 4-course progressive dining experience. Follow a foodie guide through the historically Latino neighborhood packed with bars and restaurants. Stop at four different restaurants for a prix-fixe menu starting with 2 appetizer stops followed by an entree and concluding with dessert. Along the way you'll hear the stories of restaurant owners and chefs, which will give a behind-the-scenes perspective of the area, while enjoying food tastings. This tour's mission is to help guests experience the world differently through storytelling and food, so you might try a unique dish or experience an old favorite in a new way. So bring a sense of adventure during this fascinating insider tour that's rated five stars on Yelp.
  • 3-hour food tour of San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District
  • Visit four local eateries to indulge in sweet and savory artisanal creations
  • Learn about the neighborhood’s rich Latin history and its modern, trendy scene
  • Hear stories of chefs, restaurant owners, and industry experts from your knowledgeable local guide

What's Included

  • Guide
  • 4 food courses (enough for a full meal)
  • Culinary map of neighborhood to take home
  • Small group limited to 12 people to ensure a personalized experience
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcohol pairing (can be purchased at the time of the tour)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 3543 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

    Meet in front of The Women’s Building (3543 18th Street). The Women's Building is 4 blocks from the 16th Street BART station. For up to date information, how to get there and to verify your meeting location, visit our website: https://avitaltours.com/san-francisco/tour/mission-district-food-tour/

Start time

12:00 PM

End point

  • 18th St & Dolores St
    San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

    Tour concludes near Dolores Park with dessert.

What To Expect

Find your way to the heart of the Mission District. Meet your local guide, an insider privy to behind-the-scenes culinary information who will take you to some of the best restaurants, cafes and bars in the neighborhood.

Stroll past trendy boutiques and colorful murals. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide about the neighborhood's Latino culture and history. 

Stop at four local eateries for a full meal, with two appetizers, one entree, and one dessert. Locations may include an artisanal cheese bar, authentic pupuseria, Tex-Mex local favorite, trendy taco bar, an artistic award-winning patisserie, deaf-owned pizzeria, plant-based Mexican restaurant, and one of the city’s most popular ice cream shops. Along the way, hear stories of the establishments’ owners, chefs, and bartenders to give you a behind-the-scenes perspective.

End your progressive meal near Dolores Park, where you're free to spend the evening walking and exploring the vibrant neighborhood on your own. This experience focuses on quality not quantity. Yes, you’ll leave satisfied, but you should taste and experience food in a new way – and this is about the quality and flavor! Great things come in small packages… 

Please note: Tastings and locations are subject to change without notice.

Mission District (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 18 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for young children but babies in strollers can be accommodated
  • Stroller accessible
  • Moderate amount of walking required -- tour is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long
  • Bring layers - San Francisco weather changes frequently
  • Near public transportation
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Must be 21 to consume alcohol
  • Locations visited are subject to change
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Guests must be vaccinated and show proof to participate in the tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience 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.

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    Reviews

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    Fun and informative tour
    Chris_K, Aug 2019
    Ben was a terrific guide. He was very knowledgeable about the mission district and food in general. The first three tastings were all good but would have preferred more selection. Other food tours we’ve been on have had more stops and typically multiple tastings at each stop, sometimes served family style. The last stop for ice cream was just okay. Ben was a good storyteller and tour would have been a five if more food tastings.
    Super Fun and Delicious!
    sarajane_l, Mar 2019
    This is the best way to get acquainted with the Mission District. I had no idea how many amazing bars and restaurants have popped up there. Each stop was fantastic and our guides had arranged for the owners or managers of each establishment to meet with us and tell their stories. I highly recommend!!
    August 9th -Mission Progressive Dinner
    Janice_M, Aug 2018
    Overall a very good experience. Ben, our guide did a nice job in giving just enough history/facts about the area and restaurants.He has a very pleasant way dealing with people. We look forward to returning another time and taking the North Beach progressive dinner!!
    Great tour; good group and tour...
    David G, Jan 2018
    Great tour; good group and tour guide. Truly enjoyed getting to know the Mission District and the many new food and drink spots changing the culinary flavor of the area. Kevin was very personable and knowledgeable re: the theme of the tour. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.
    Our guide gave us a great experience...
    flypuppy, Oct 2017
    Our guide gave us a great experience! Highly recommended.
    Had a great time! Daniel was an...
    Shanthi P, Aug 2017
    Had a great time! Daniel was an excellent tour guide, and very knowledgeable about the Mission District. Unique experience, wonderful food -- recommend the drinks/alcohol pairings. Enjoy!
    We had an excellent time touring the...
    Ellen B, Aug 2017
    We had an excellent time touring the Mission District in San Francisco with our tour guide Daniel. He told us the history of many of the murals and also provided interesting information about the artists. We began our tour with a cheese/beer tasting at Mission Cheese. Next stop was Tacolicious where we enjoyed an excellent fish taco and two samples of margaritas, one of which was prepared with a habanero tequila Oh my God!. We then proceeded on to Gracias Madre where we were served a sweet potato enchilada-like dish. Our last stop was an ice cream shop where we had salted caramel ice cream. Thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Mission District and highly recommend it to others!
    This was a great and unique tour...
    Maria S, Jul 2016
    This was a great and unique tour. We went to unique restaurants and we sampled cheese. The ice cream was the best! Loved it!
    So happy to take this tour. The tour...
    Frieda Z, Jul 2016
    So happy to take this tour. The tour guide, Ida, is super enthusiastic and knowledgable. Seemed that the tour company and the restaurants were in constant communication, they were always prepare and received us right away. Last but not least, food choices were delicious and very interesting.
    The guide was fantastic. Very...
    Andrea V, Jul 2016
    The guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the area and the food. The food we experienced was delicious!!
    great experience, tour guide was...
    Luis_M, May 2016
    great experience, tour guide was great as well, had to leave early due to sunset cruise but everything was delicious and very educational!
    The food was incredible. The guide...
    Megan C, Apr 2016
    The food was incredible. The guide was very friendly. The murals around the neighborhood are beautiful and the guide stopped to explain their history. Very cool experience.
    This was my absolute favorite...
    Jessica T, Feb 2016
    This was my absolute favorite adventure in San Fran. I'm a huge foodie and love my drinks. It was delicious and so much fun! Madeline was so enthusiastic and really seemed to enjoy herself right along with the group. Fantastic time.
    This was so much fun, great food, no...
    Thomas D, Sep 2015
    This was so much fun, great food, no lines, nice people, great guide. What more do u want
    Kayla was excellent, knew about...
    Guy M, Sep 2015
    Kayla was excellent, knew about everything and how to add interest to even a walk down the street.
    Kayleigh was an excellent guide. We...
    Nicola M, Aug 2015
    Kayleigh was an excellent guide. We did the morning tour starting with smoked pork tacos and the most amazing bloody Mary's. This was followed by Cheese and Beer pairing, a vegan entree and the best ice cream we've ever tasted. Our guide was informative, entertaining and completely changed our view of The Mission district. We had no idea of its culinary heritage and this tour really brought that to life. We definitely recommend this tour.
    4.5 stars. Our guide, Kayla, was...
    Jeffrey W C, Aug 2015
    4.5 stars. Our guide, Kayla, was very friendly, informative, entertaining and kept us on schedule without making us feel hurried. She obviously had great relationships with the various restaurants and vendors/chefs/managers. We await receipt of her notes from our great tour.
    Great experience. Kayla was a great...
    John P, Jul 2015
    Great experience. Kayla was a great guide and host. Learned more about the Mission district. Food was interesting and had multiple stops to sample. Learned a little history of each food stop and in moist cases met the owner who explained the food we ate.
    Most enjoyable -friendly guide and...
    A F C, Jun 2015
    Most enjoyable -friendly guide and group-. interesting and delicious!!
    Absolutely fabulous. Got into local...
    lanyafent, May 2015
    Absolutely fabulous. Got into local eateries without having to stand hours in line. Restaurant choices were outside the box.
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