Top San Francisco Food Tours

Skip the guesswork of finding the Mission District’s standout eateries on your own and discover the stories behind one of San Francisco’s most dynamic neighborhoods. This small-group food tour combines local insight with tastings that reflect the area’s diverse cultural influences, from Mission-style burritos and Italian sandwiches to clam chowder and a surprise specialty. Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience.

If you fancy yourself a foodie or culture enthusiast, don’t miss this walking tour of San Francisco’s Little Italy—the neighborhood of North Beach. Voted one of the 15 best foodie tours in the USA by U.S. News, join an insider guide and experience a slice of the top things to do in North Beach, such as tasting coffee and witnessing bread being freshly made. Soak up the lively atmosphere of one of the city’s most popular districts as you learn about its cafes and bakeries and see landmarks like Saints Peter and Paul Church.

Enjoy educational sightseeing and delicious tastings in one tour with the help of your guide. Explore San Francisco’s Chinatown, Little Italy, and North Beach, sampling coffee, dumplings, gelato, and a few surprises as you go. Learn all about the area’s history while you walk, from the California Gold Rush to the Godfather.

Taste your way through San Francisco's Chinatown, and discover its rich culture, on this walking food tour with a small group. Explore the roads less-taken, and enjoy five different tastings, which can include dim sum, roast duck, and more. Along the way, hear interesting stories about the history of the neighborhood.

Stroll the narrow streets and back alleys of San Francisco's Chinatown on this small-group walking tour. Explore local markets and savor tastings that add up to a full lunch, including tea, fortune cookies, dim sum, crispy Peking duck, and other specialties. Listen to guided commentary and ask questions as you discover the neighborhood's rich culture and flavors.

Embark on a culinary expedition in Chinatown, where the origins of the fortune cookie come to life, a myriad of dim sum and tea await your palate, and the stories of Chinese immigrants unfold. This delectable 3-hour experience introduces you to the local community and immerses you in the energetic pulse of the nation's most historic Chinatown. HIGHLIGHTS: + Full meal provided + Intimate group settings + Explore the hidden alleyways of Chinatown + Immerse in tales from the Gold Rush era + Enjoy premium bubble tea + Savor a time-honored pastry from a local bakery + Step inside the fortune cookie factory + Relish a grand dim sum spread + Delve deep into the world of Chinese tea (30-min) + Sample authentic Cantonese-style duck + Welcoming kids 8+; please inquire about younger This journey offers a profound immersion into Chinatown's lively essence for both the well-traveled and the inquisitive locals. Book your experience today!

North Beach has a thriving restaurant scene, so much so that it can be hard for travelers to discern local gems from tourist traps. This walking tour of the neighborhood—which visits at least five mom-and-pop eateries to sample local and ethnic food—makes it a lot easier. Plus, travel with a guide who helps you experience the history, architecture, and culture of one of San Francisco’s most celebrated neighborhoods.

Experience this Italian-influenced North Beach neighborhood with a four-course progressive dining experience. With an intimate group of 12 people or less, follow your food-loving guide to many of the neighborhood's iconic restaurants starting with appetizers followed by an entree and finishing with dessert - all while exploring the neighborhood through your belly and your eyes. Enjoy experience-enhancing alcohol pairings (add-on can be purchased at the time of the tour) while tasting fare at some of the most popular spots as well as some hidden gems. Tastings may be selected from wood-oven pizza, to arancini, to cioppino (a seafood stew invented by San Francisco’s Italian fisherman), to handmade traditional cannoli, to California gelato. Hear gourmet gossip about some of the establishments' owners and learn about North Beach's history, from the Gold Rush to modern day.

Taste an array of culinary offerings in San Francisco's Mission district during this 4-course progressive dining experience. Follow a foodie guide through the historically Latino neighborhood packed with bars and restaurants. Stop at four different restaurants for a prix-fixe menu starting with two appetizer stops followed by an entree and concluding with dessert. Along the way, hear the stories of restaurant owners and chefs, which will give a behind-the-scenes perspective of the area, while enjoying food tastings.

A visit to California just isn't complete without a day in wine country, but unless you know the wineries well, picking where to visit can be rough. This private Sonoma or Napa Wine Tour with Concierge Service preplans your journey so you don't miss the wineries you want to go to. Plus, you can enjoy the day without worrying about transport.

San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the largest Chinese communities outside of Asia. Take the guesswork out and explore the ins and outs of this lively multicultural neighborhood with a guide who knows the way. Venture beyond the tourist shops to learn the history of landmarks such as Portsmouth Square and the Dragon's Gate, stopping along the way to sample authentic dim sum and tour a fortune cookie factory.

Escape the hustle and bustle of San Francisco with this half-day getaway to California's world-renowned Wine Country. Starting in the early afternoon, you'll cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and soak in picturesque views of the San Francisco skyline and charming Sausalito. Visit two handpicked Sonoma Valley wineries, where you’ll enjoy outdoor tastings, explore the estate, and learn about wine-making from fermentation to bottling, all hosted by a guide.

Napa and Sonoma are two key wine-growing regions in California, but deciding exactly which wineries to visit can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Take the guesswork out of this small-group guided tour from San Francisco. Enjoy hotel pickup and transfers as you visit two wineries for included tastings, with free time in Sonoma Plaza and photo stops along the way.

Explore Sonoma Valley wine on a small-group tasting tour from San Francisco to boutique wineries, making sightseeing stops along the way. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enter Sonoma's rolling landscape of golden hills and vineyards, and enjoy a series of guided tastings, learning about Sonoma wine varietals and terroir as you sip. After your time in Sonoma, pause in the artists' colony of Sausalito, with the option to return to San Francisco by ferry for great views across the San Francisco Bay.

Take a trip to experience the highlights of San Francisco Napa and Sonoma Valley during this exclusive wine tour. From organic boutique vineyards to renowned wineries, delve into the rich history and heritage of California's wine country, getting acquainted with the local culture along the way. Sample exquisite wines, discover grape growing techniques, and enjoy leisure time for lunch (not included) at Sonoma Square with its diverse dining options and unique boutiques.

Napa Valley became the home of the first Agricultural Preserve in the U.S. in 1968. a prevalence of volcanic soils that inexplicably add an earthy, "dusty" taste to Napa's best wines The valley floor is 30 miles long and just 5 miles across at its widest point and its rare and unique climate makes it the perfect area for premium wine Napa Valley's geographic location, geology and soil diversity all have influence in the region being categorized as a Mediterranean climate. Beautiful gorges pickup any bay area location or any napa sonoma hotels and airbnb . we usually do 3 tasting a day , each tasting is 90 minutes , you make your,e itinerary and let me know what winery you choose and i will provide your transportation . you can customize your tours as you like , you can add winery or hours or opposite .

Have dinner with panoramic city views on a San Francisco Bay supper club cruise. Spend time on the water with the twinkling city skyline as your backdrop. Take in the views and enjoy the sea breeze on the exterior decks, cut loose on the dance floor with a DJ spinning top 40 hits, and enjoy a buffet dinner with classic American and international dishes on the menu.

Visit Northern California wine country and Muir Woods for a truly fabulous day out. This popular tour takes you to Muir Woods National Monument, then to multiple wineries in Napa and Sonoma Valleys, with tastings included. Opt to include a gourmet lunch in historic Sonoma (choose option at checkout) and cross the Golden Gate Bridge on the return to San Francisco, with a stop for a photo opportunity.

The Wine Country Shuttle from San Francisco is designed for travelers who want a more flexible and enjoyable way to experience both Napa and Sonoma without being locked into a rigid tour schedule. This small-group experience includes visits to two hand-selected wineries, one in Sonoma and one in Napa, while also giving you extended free time in Sonoma Plaza where you can shape your day however you’d like. Guests may choose to add an additional tasting at one of the many nearby tasting rooms, enjoy a relaxed lunch at one of the plaza’s popular restaurants, browse local shops, or simply unwind with a glass of wine and take in the laid-back Wine Country atmosphere. Unlike traditional wine tours that rush from stop to stop, this experience is paced to feel easy, social, and customizable. Wine tasting fees are not included, giving guests full control over their spending and allowing them to choose tasting experiences that best fit their interests and budget.

Savor the best of Napa and Sonoma wine country with ease on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy scenic photo stops, and visit renowned wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Taste award-winning wines, explore charming Sonoma Plaza, and discover gems that can include Artesa Winery and Madonna Estate. Enjoy guided commentary, round-trip transport, and tastings, making this tour a relaxing and memorable one.

Peek behind the scenes at the California Academy of Sciences with VIP tickets to the Thursday NightLife—an adults-only event that proves museums aren’t just for kids. Sip cocktails and nibble hors d'oeuvres at a private reception, then go inside “The Vault” to see glittering gemstones and prehistoric treasures not on view to the general public. You’ll also take a walk on the wild side with express entry to the Osher Rainforest dome and get starry-eyed during a planetarium show.

Delight your taste buds on a small-group walking food tour of North Beach, known as San Francisco's Little Italy. The abundance of cafés and bakeries can make it difficult to decide, but your guide will take you to some of the best eateries loved by locals for authentic Italian pastries, coffee, garlic-infused dishes, pizza, and cocktails. Along the way, learn about the history of this vibrant neighborhood, from its Italian roots to Beat poetry legends.

Dive into San Francisco’s foodie scene at the Ferry Building before making the trip to Alcatraz for a self-guided audio tour. Join your local guide and small group for a tasting tour of the farmer’s market and sample artisan cheese, chocolates, freshly baked bread, and much more. Then enjoy an enlightening deep dive into the history of San Francisco’s infamous maximum-security prison with the award-winning 'Cellhouse Audio Tour.'