North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
4.8
Kelly F
164 days ago
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.
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.
Departure Point
- We wil be meeting at 601 Vallejo Street (outside in front of Cafe Trieste)
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Molinari Delicatessen373 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CaliforniaMolinari Delicatessen: (est. 1896): Pope John Paul II was presented with a Molinari salami from 8-year-old Joey.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Il Casaro Pizzeria348 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133Il Casaro: Mouthwatering Burrata and Mozzarella bar nestled in this rustic, energetic Pizza and Italian street food establishment.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: City Lights Booksellers261 Columbus Ave, North Beach, San Francisco, CaliforniaMona 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 tourDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Coit Tower1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, , San Francisco, CaliforniaMario’s Bohemian Cafe: Landmark cafe serving Italian sandwiches, pizzas, pastries, wine & beer in an old-school spaceDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Lush Gelato520 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133Lush Gelato: (est. 2009): Carefully sourced gelato & sorbetto in a range of creative flavors!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Mona Lisa Restaurant414 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94123City Lights is an independent bookstore-publisher combination in San Francisco, California, that specializes in world literature, the arts, and progressive politicsDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Mario's Bohemian Cafe566 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133Coit Tower is a 210-foot tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California, overlooking the city and San Francisco BayDuration: Not AvailableAdditional 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.
- Local guide
- All food tastings are included in the price.
- City map
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
Departure Point
- We wil be meeting at 601 Vallejo Street (outside in front of Cafe Trieste)
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Molinari Delicatessen373 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CaliforniaMolinari Delicatessen: (est. 1896): Pope John Paul II was presented with a Molinari salami from 8-year-old Joey.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Il Casaro Pizzeria348 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133Il Casaro: Mouthwatering Burrata and Mozzarella bar nestled in this rustic, energetic Pizza and Italian street food establishment.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: City Lights Booksellers261 Columbus Ave, North Beach, San Francisco, CaliforniaMona 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 tourDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Coit Tower1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, , San Francisco, CaliforniaMario’s Bohemian Cafe: Landmark cafe serving Italian sandwiches, pizzas, pastries, wine & beer in an old-school spaceDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Lush Gelato520 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133Lush Gelato: (est. 2009): Carefully sourced gelato & sorbetto in a range of creative flavors!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Mona Lisa Restaurant414 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94123City Lights is an independent bookstore-publisher combination in San Francisco, California, that specializes in world literature, the arts, and progressive politicsDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Mario's Bohemian Cafe566 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133Coit Tower is a 210-foot tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California, overlooking the city and San Francisco BayDuration: Not AvailableAdditional 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.
- Local guide
- All food tastings are included in the price.
- City map
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Kelly F
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.
Rachel M
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!
Karen_M
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!
M4475CEstephenn
Katherine was a wonderful host. Loved the tour and highly recommend. Going back to some of the restaurants for dinner and lunch.
shooter1105
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!