North Beach Local Food Tour in San Francisco

Free CancellationGuided Tour

Join a passionate local guide to explore culinary traditions in San Francisco's vibrant Little Italy

4.89

(9)

3h

Max 12 Guests

Looking to add a bit of Italian flavor to your San Francisco vacation? Then North Beach is the place for you, and our local foodie guides are ready to lift the lid on San Francisco’s Italian soul! With a small group of food-loving travelers, taste the best of Little Italy’s artisan produce and meet the family-run businesses who’ve kept this community fed for generations. Plus, see the hangouts of the famed Beat Generation of the 1950's and trace the steps of greats like Kerouac and Ginsburg!

After meeting your small group and friendly foodie guide in the heart of North Beach, you'll get acquainted over a delicious Italian coffee before setting off on your journey through the flavors of Little Italy. Over the next few hours you'll stroll around this enchanting neighborhood learning its rich history and how it became home to the famed Beatnik movement of the 50's. The highlight is the food though, of course...

You'll stop in at some of North Beach's favorite food institutions...

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Guided walking tour of the vibrant North Beach neighborhood

Up to 8 delicious Little Italy food stops

Cannoli, pizza, artisan cured meats, and more!

All food and non-alcoholic drinks included

A passionate local foodie guide

Maximum group size of 12

Explore the hangouts of the "Beat Generation"

Born out of Post War America, these writers changed social commentary and the beliefs of a generation

Discover Little Italy with a local foodie guide

Your friendly local guide will lead you through the heart of the city's historic culinary center

Meet the people behind the food

Many of North Beach's favorite spots have been here for generations. Meet the owners of these family-run institutions.

Freshly ground coffee and sweet cannoli

San Francisco is obsessed with coffee, learn how the coffee is roasted to perfection

Italian chocolate making in action

A master chocolatier will show you how delicious fudge and candies are prepared

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

You'll meet your friendly local guide at 480 Columbus Avenue, at the corner of Green and Columbus, in front of the Bank of the West.

Some comfortable shoes and a healthy appetite!

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Nadia Andersen

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October 15, 2023

Walking tour of Little Itlay

Cathy Grosdidier

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June 18, 2023

This was a fabulous tour with Brian as our tour guide! He was so fun, and we were able to sample lots of Italian food, including cannolis, pizza, salami, sandwiches and more. Would highly recommend!

Walking Food Tour

David Batista

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January 30, 2023

Our guide was Isabella and I would definitely ask for her for every tour I take in San Francisco. Our tour was an the food was amazing.

Italian Food Tour

David Batista

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January 30, 2023

I had an amazing time. The food was wonderful and Isabella was very knowledgeable.

A Fantastic Tour

Martin Shelton-Jenck

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April 06, 2022

I’m so glad we had a full afternoon with Brian. The food was excellent. Cannoli, salami, olives,orangini, pizza, more pizza, wine, tiramisu It was all wonderful. But great food tasted better because of Brian’s presence, stories, and overall kind and helpful deameanor. I have been on food tours in NYC, Beijing, Seattle and other places. Brian is the best. It was and afternoon I will never forget.

Mamma Mia!

Hannah Smith

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March 30, 2022

My husband and I are big foodies. So when we found this tour, we thought it would be a great idea to try the local food. We were not sure how good it would be, but were very pleasantly surprised! We ate so much food we didn't even need dinner that night! The tour is based in Little Italy and we tried so many delights from cannolis to chocolate to great pizza. Our foodie guide kept our interest throughout with fascinating stories of the establishments we were visiting.

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