Top Oakland Walking Tours

Delve into the culinary delights of Alameda on this engaging three-hour walking food tour. Discover hidden gems and local favorites that showcase the city’s vibrant food scene while savoring a variety of delicious bites. Along the way, hear captivating stories that bring the flavors to life. This tour caters to all food lovers, including vegetarian options upon request, ensuring everyone can enjoy the culinary journey. - Explore the hidden culinary gems of Alameda on foot - Enjoy a variety of historic stories of Alameda and its city's food culture - Vegetarian options available upon request to accommodate all diets

Stroll through the charming streets of Alameda as we visit local favorites and hidden gems, from cozy neighborhood eateries to lively spots in the downtown. This isn’t just a food tour—it’s like being shown around by a friend who truly loves this island. Along the way, you’ll taste delicious bites, meet welcoming local vendors, and hear the stories behind the food and the community that makes Alameda so special. The pace is relaxed and comfortable, giving you time to enjoy each stop, connect with others, and soak in the laid-back coastal charm. Perfect for food lovers, curious history explorers, couples, and solo travelers, this experience is all about good food, genuine connection, and a fun, feel-good way to discover Alameda you might not find on your own. More than a food tour—it’s a hosted experience that feels like exploring Alameda with a local friend.

Embark on a thrilling journey through the lively streets of Berkeley and immerse yourself in a whirlwind of unforgettable experiences on our Adventures in Berkeley tour! Discover the vibrant history and culture of this incredible city as you stroll through iconic landmarks, uncovering hidden gems along the way. Indulge your taste buds with tantalizing flavors, navigating your way through a gastronomic paradise of food trucks, local eateries, and renowned culinary hotspots. Take a breath of fresh air and soak up the beauty of nature, as you venture into Berkeley's breathtaking parks and gardens. Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

Taste your way through Temescal, one of Oakland's hippest neighborhoods, on this food tour. You'll get to know the artsy district through its culinary creations, from Korean rice bowls to tacos to tomato soup made with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

Eat like a local with the help of a tour guide who knows the Oakland food scene like the back of their hand. Spend 3.5 hours eating at as many as five Black-owned restaurants, learning about the city’s culture and cuisine as you go. The tour will be led by a passionate guide from the area who’ll tell you all about Oakland’s past and present.

What makes our hunts stand out from other app-based scavenger hunts? We've designed a royal-themed adventure that puts you in the driver's seat. Our gameplay turn a simple walk into an unforgettable quest. A Royal Quest Theme: The rotating royalty role turns every hunt into a collaborative team effort. Everyone in your group gets an opportunity wearing the crown and leading the missions to save the city. A Live Remote Host: Our live, virtual host is always just a message away. They're ready to provide hints or answer questions, so you never feel stuck and can focus on having a great time. Flexible and Self-Paced: The entire hunt is managed through our simple app, and we don't believe in timers. This means you can take as long as you need, stopping for breaks or to take photos along the way. A Focus on Fun: We prioritize fun and laughter over historical facts. Our quirky challenges and playful missions are designed to bring out your competitive spirit and create lasting memories.

This walking tour reveals Berkeley as the unsung powerhouse of American food and modern politics. We begin in the North Shattuck neighborhood (formerly the Gourmet Ghetto), where culinary revolutions happened simultaneously. You'll discover how Alfred Peet birthed specialty coffee, the Cheese Board Collective popularized the French baguette, and Alice Waters pioneered farm-to-table dining at Chez Panisse. The tour features five distinct food stops, including the Cheese Board’s cult-favorite vegetarian pizza and Gregoire's famous potato puffs. Next, we explore the UC Berkeley campus, passing through the world’s densest grove of Tasmanian Blue Gum Eucalyptus. We'll admire the towering Campanile and architecture. We'll stand by the Mario Savio Steps and learn how this became the epicenter of the 1964 Free Speech Movement. Finally, we head down Telegraph Avenue and grab a sweet treat as we walk by Rasputin & Amoeba Records before concluding at People's Park, a famous protest site.

On this gourmet food walking tour of Berkeley’s ‘Gourmet Ghetto,’ venture behind the scenes of the North Shattuck district. Food tastings include gourmet cheeses, chocolates, gelato, pizza, sandwiches, and wine at notable venues committed to sustainable and organic cuisine. An in-the-know guide introduces you to local owners and chefs who enlighten you about the culinary culture of this San Francisco Bay Area enclave.

Explore the rich history of Peralta Park on this engaging 60-70 minute walking tour through a Berkeley neighborhood once owned by cattle rancher Domingo Peralta. Learn about the early struggles of Spanish explorers and settlers, the impact of the Gold Rush, and how Berkeley arose. Peralta's land inspired the dreams of magnates and ambitious figures like actor Maurice Curtis. See Cordinices Creek, pass by one of Berkeley's grand dames, the Leuders House and end in one of Berkeley's gourmet food supply entrepots, the Monterey Market shopping area! - Guided walking tour covering 5-6 blocks of historical significance - Learn about the rise and fall of Domingo Peralta and subsequent landowners - Discover the effects of the Gold Rush and immigration on Berkeley’s development - Ideal for history enthusiasts and local explorers alike - Follow your tour with an exploration of select fruits, vegetables, pastas, cheeses, pastries, meats, fish and pizza in shops nearby

Discover the top landmarks and hidden gems of Oakland, including Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, and Swan’s Marketplace, on this fun and interactive scavenger hunt. Download the app, gather your team, and head out to find clues, answer trivia questions, and complete challenges, while learning about the history and culture of the city. Locations include Old Oakland Farmer's Market and Jack London's Cabin with updated addresses for easier navigation.

UC Berkeley is one of the world's great public universities, and its campus is as intellectually alive as the city surrounding it. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll discover how Nobel Prize winners, student revolutionaries, and football legends shaped a place where academic ambition and civic defiance are equally celebrated. The tour starts at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Durant Avenue, where you'll cross into campus at Sproul Plaza – the birthplace of the 1964 Free Speech Movement. From Memorial Glade, you'll follow J. Robert Oppenheimer's daily walking route across Strawberry Creek to the Faculty Club, where he and Ernest Lawrence reportedly sketched nuclear weapons research on a linen tablecloth. The tour winds through the Haas School of Business, past California Memorial Stadium – which sits directly on the Hayward Fault and was rebuilt in floating sections to survive an earthquake – before finishing back at Telegraph Avenue and Durant Avenue.

3Quest Challenge is an interactive scavenger hunt that allows you to explore your city to complete 3 quests using our scavenger hunt app on your smartphone. You'll be given an app to download and a suggested starting location. Upon arrival of your starting location, you'll be given 2 hours to complete your 3 quests. You'll have a designated amount of time to complete each quest. Each quest consists of challenges to complete, as well as fun items to discover around the city. The objective of 3Quest Challenge is to have fun and try to complete all 3 quests before time runs out. You can form teams, compete against your friends, or spend time together with family and friends. Oh, and remember, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide who will be texting you along the way in case you need anything.