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San Francisco Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
Badge of ExcellenceSan Francisco, USA
From $89.00
Price varies by group size
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Although the Mission District is the epicenter of San Francisco’s Latino culture, the multicultural neighborhood was home to Irish, German, and Italian immigrants not long ago. On this small-group food tour, discover how these immigrants and others have shaped the neighborhood by tasting local specialties including Mission-style burritos, Italian sandwiches, San Francisco clam chowder, and, best of all, a “secret” dish. Upgrade for a private tour and more personal attention from your guide.
- A small-group food tour of the Mission District in San Francisco
- Taste local specialties from Mission-style burritos to clam chowder
- Get an insider’s perspective on the Mission’s history and thriving culinary scene
- Upgrade for a private tour and more personalized attention from your guide
What's Included
- Food tour in small-group
- Coffee tasting - North Beach and Chinatown Tour
- Authentic Italian pizza - North Beach and Chinatown Tour
- Gratuities
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End point
- 3900 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
We end our tour at Dolores Park on the corner of 20th and Church Street.
What To Expect
Make your way to the Mission Cultural Center to meet your guide and your small group of 12 people or fewer.
Begin your walking tour with a San Francisco classic: the Mission burrito. Crammed full and masterfully rolled, the Mission-style burrito inspires debates as fiercely as it does appetites. Hear the legends behind the beans as you chow down.
The other stops on your tour may include a famous bakeshop, Italian deli, traditional clam chowder shop, local ice cream shop, and a mystery spot. Skip the line and the wait for each dish, and learn about the Mission’s rich cultural and architectural heritage as you walk around between bites.
Complete your culinary walking tour of the Mission in early afternoon.
Begin your walking tour with a San Francisco classic: the Mission burrito. Crammed full and masterfully rolled, the Mission-style burrito inspires debates as fiercely as it does appetites. Hear the legends behind the beans as you chow down.
The other stops on your tour may include a famous bakeshop, Italian deli, traditional clam chowder shop, local ice cream shop, and a mystery spot. Skip the line and the wait for each dish, and learn about the Mission’s rich cultural and architectural heritage as you walk around between bites.
Complete your culinary walking tour of the Mission in early afternoon.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests. Our tour runs a little over 3 hours.
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- 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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489 reviews
Gail_Y, Apr 2024
The murals were the best part. Food wise, Queso Birria was the most memorable. We tasted a burrito, a pan dulce, a fried ravioli and a fantastic chocolate s'more.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Gail! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our selections and that James made your San Francisco Walking Food Tour even more memorable. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Peg_S, Apr 2024
Harrison did a great job sharing history, mural highlights and wonderful food. Very enjoyable. Perfect size group of 6. Only item I would have skipped was the ravioli. Rest was great!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your review, Peg. Our commitment to providing an exceptional experience is unwavering, and your input helps us refine and elevate our tours. We're grateful for your kind words and look forward to welcoming you on another gastronomic adventure!
Melissa_C, Apr 2024
Amazing food and background/history of San Francisco and the Chinatown and North Beach neighborhoods!! Cory was an absolutely awesome guide!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for the 5 star review, Melissa! Exploring the diverse culinary scene and rich history of Chinatown and North Beach is truly a highlight, and we're glad to have been a part of it. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon.
Roimata_T, Apr 2024
Our tour guide Dave was so cool, relaxed and knowledgeable. The food was delicious…especially the Biria taco. Our favourite part was learning of the painted murals and the hidden meanings in some of them. The history of the architecture and town planning was also great. The highlight though was our guide who was so friendly. Thank you Dave - and hope you make it to NZ one day :)
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, Roimata! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our San Francisco Walking Food Tour with Dave, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words along to him. We look forward to welcoming you on our tours in over 60 cities worldwide!
Alyssa_P, Apr 2024
Mark is an amazing guide! This tour is more stories and history than food, but it was a good balance. The food is delicious!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind review, Alyssa! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour with Mark and appreciated the blend of stories, history, and delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you again!
Helen_K, Apr 2024
Great tour and Zachary our guide was very familiar with the Mission district where the tour was conducted. Don’t eat beforehand!, food was great!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours, Helen, and we look forward to welcoming you on another culinary adventure soon. Wherever your travels take you next, there's likely another delicious experience awaiting you!
Laura_M, Apr 2024
Such a good tour and more than food. Zachary was extremely knowledgeable about the Mission neighborhood, the architecture, the history and all the beautiful murals and Victorian houses that are all over that part of the city. The food we had was fantastic and very representative of the neighborhood (Latin American). The portions were huge, we didn't need dinner plans after. Lots of walking but everything is flat and the meeting place was close to transit. Would highly recommend!
Kim_K, Apr 2024
We loved this tour! Cory was awesome and very knowledgeable. Loved the people we met and the food we tried. An experience not to be missed!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for joining us, Kim! Exploring delicious cuisines and meeting new faces is always definitely a highlight. We'd love to host you again!
Anna_M, Apr 2024
Mark was honestly so incredible. His knowledge of food as a chef was intricate, and his passion for his city came across beautifully through his personal stories and knowledge of the eateries.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an informative and hassle free tour of the city.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on another tour, Anna. Remember, Secret Food Tours offers experiences like this in over 60 cities worldwide!
Andrew_G, Apr 2024
Great walking tour with history and food. There is a significant part of the tour that’s outdoors so be prepared for that. Mark is a very nice and knowledgeable tour guide.
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