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All food and non-alcoholic drinks included

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The Real Taste of San Francisco

A TRUE local’s perspective

Many of our guides grew up in the very neighborhoods they share with you. ALL of our guides are true locals who love to share this great city with all who visit.

Every tour is ‘Food plus’

Some have called them neighborhood tours disguised as food tours. But can the two ever be separate? History, food, people-it’s all intertwined, and we’ll do it all.

Our San Francisco food tours not only serve up a delicious sampling of food and drink, they are also a great introduction to some of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods. You will see North Beach (Little Italy) with guides from the neighborhood. Just like us, they are from San Francisco. You will see North Beach (Little Italy) in a way only a local can.

Our tea tastings will open your eyes to new experiences, as we see the places that have enamored locals for years, from fortune cookies to local markets. You'll explore the culinary and neighborhood traditions with expert guides whose personal experiences will allow you to experience Chinatown as a San Franciscan.

Why Tastes of the City Tours

• We're True Locals, We're From Here
• Voted Best City Tour For Three Years
• Top 10 Walking Tours For Globetrotting Foodies (Lonely Planet)
• Tours Everyday and Same Day Reservations
• Experience the Foods and Neighborhood Places that San Franciscans Love
• The Best Way to See North Beach (Little Italy) and Chinatown

What is a San Francisco Food Tour?

Our San Francisco Food Tours take you into the heart of a San Francisco neighborhood. For example, in North Beach (Little Italy) our local guides explore the neighborhood, in which they live, through the food. From local coffee shops to local chocolatiers, to families who have been making pastries and salami for over a hundred years, as well as pizza makers, which natives have been savoring for years, you'll come away as enamored by San Francisco as we are. We meet in easy-to-find locations in Chinatown and North Beach. Come hungry! All food and drink is included on your food tour.

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WALKING FOOD TOURS IN SAN FRANCISCO

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Explore Culinary Wonders on a Walking Food Tour of San Francisco

Sink your teeth into informative, fun, and tasty culinary adventures on our San Francisco food tours! Sidewalk Food Tours offers unforgettable experiences that combine the unique tastes of San Francisco with cultural context, historical architecture, and more. Come eat with us on a walking food tour of San Francisco! Choose an experience below.

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• Calendar Friday & Sunday
• Clock 11am-2pm
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MISSION DISTRICT FOOD TOUR

The Mission District is one of San Francisco’s most interesting and eclectic neighborhoods, combining a range of influences into one unique culture. This three-hour walking tour includes tastings at five different establishments.

• Calendar Saturday & Sunday
• Clock 10am-1pm

CHINATOWN FOOD TOUR

Explore the remarkable culture and foods that define Hong Kong and mainland China. Taste authentic Cantonese, Mandarin, and Szechuan cuisine from five Chinese-owned and operated restaurants, food establishments, and bakeries.

• Calendar Saturday & Monday
• Clock 11:30am-2:30pm

NORTH BEACH FOOD TOUR

This three-hour walking tour gets you off of the main drag and into the beautiful side streets of North Beach and the Barbary Coast, offering the opportunity to discover unexpected shops, sites, and bites.

CUSTOM TOURS & COOKING CLASSES SF

• Calendar 7 days a week
• Clock Flexible

SF PRIVATE FOOD TOUR

Sidewalk Food Tours of San Francisco offers the best private walking food tours for all our tour options. The Sidewalks team will work with you to create the perfect tour suited to your group’s interests and showcasing your desired city’s best foodie neighborhoods!

SF CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING TOUR

The Sidewalk team is happy to work with you to create the perfect tour suited to your team’s interests and showcasing the best foodie neighborhoods.

Team Building Cooking Classes in San Francisco

The Cooking classes include hands on instruction, from start to finish, with a professional Chef, as well as welcome snacks of crudites and dips upon arrival. All classes are BYOB.

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GET TO KNOW SIDEWALK FOOD TOURS

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Sidewalk Food Tours of San Francisco is a culinary experience company offering delicious, informative, and fun walking food tours in three distinctly different neighborhoods. We tell the story of the neighborhood through its food. Join us as we eat our way through the Mission District, North Beach, and Chinatown. In addition to all the delectable foods you get to savor, your food tour guide discusses the history, culture, architecture, and food scene of the neighborhood. We showcase the best restaurants, mom-and-pop shops, and ethnic eateries.

Our tours are about more than just the food. We offer you a side dish of the interesting history and culture of three amazing San Francisco neighborhoods. Our guides are the best darn storytellers in the business. Our goal is to provide an exceptional food and culture experience so our guests can revisit the neighborhoods with confidence and take advantage of the array of food and cultural options they have to offer. Come eat with us!  Follow us on Instagram @sidewalkfoodtours  and tag your food photo with #sidewalkfoodtours!

REVIEWERS CALL OUR TOURS THE "BEST FOOD TOURS" IN SF!

We had a great experience on our food tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, informative, and kept us laughing the entire time! You definitely won't leave hungry and it was a great way to see the local side of the city. We've told all our friends about it- a can't miss!!

I have been on a couple of tours with sidewalk food tours. One in NYC and this one in San Francisco mission district. Both were excellent and highly recommended. One of the most impressive parts about this tour was the amount of food. There was LOTS of food so come hungry! Our guide was pleasant and impressive.

Had a great time on our Food Tour of the Mission District with Lauren. Some fabulous food, and great information from Lauren about the area, it's history and highlights. Really enjoyed it!

Casey was an awesome guide. Our group had a great time, enjoying delicious food and learning about some of the history and culture of North Beach. I've lived in SF for 28 years and had a blast re-discovering the city.

BRIAN WAS AWESOME! He was fun, knowledgeable and catered our tour to my family's needs/wants. We toured North Shore and Chinatown and were so full of delicious bites by the end. Highly recommend this tour - on time, professional, interesting. We enjoyed every minute with Brian!

We had a perfect sunny day for the North Beach Italian food tour and ANGELA was our guide who nicely explained what we would taste and the history/culture of the restaurant. It was very tasty and interesting and would highly recommend it for all "foodies".

Loved Sidewalk Food Tours of San Francisco and will definitely go on one again! My husband had a wonderful time on our tour. Hampton is an awesome tour guide! I can't wait to go back again. It is comparable in cost as well. So much fun!

This was a great way to do a team outing in the City. The array of food sampling was great, and Brian gave us a great tour of the neighborhood with a depth of historical knowledge and fun anecdotes.

Our new favorite thing to do when visiting a city is go on a food tour. Great way to learn about the city and enjoy yummy food. Elaine was a great guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. My husband, teenage kids and I really enjoyed our tour of Chinatown. Thanks Elaine!

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San Francisco is a vibrant city that entices individuals worldwide to visit because of its appealing beauty, rich history, diverse cultures, patchwork communities, and world-class cuisine.

The Mission District, North Beach, and Chinatown are three of the most culturally rich neighborhoods in San Francisco. North Beach is known for its Italian heritage and is home to some of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Chinatown is one of the largest Chinese communities outside of Asia and is home to many shops, restaurants, and markets that offer a glimpse into Chinese culture. The Mission District is known for its vibrant street art scene and is home to many galleries and murals. There are many things to do in these neighborhoods; let’s discover them together!

On our Secret Food Tour: San Francisco - North Beach and Chinatown, you’ll experience the most iconic parts of “The City by the Bay.”

On our Secret Food Tour: San Francisco - Mission District, you'll see how immigrants shaped the neighborhood by sharing their fantastic food!

Learn the story of the immigrants that shaped the San Francisco food scene and how San Francisco shaped them. Many foods that are commonly thought of as Mexican and Chinese were actually invented in San Francisco.

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