Food Tours in San Francisco
Best food tours in San Francisco for your next culinary journey
Food tours in San Francisco prove that good food is far too exciting for you to be sticking with the same go-to meals. Experience all of what your city has to offer by joining a fun, informative food and drink tour. Your inspiring guide will offer local recommendations and some of their favorite tips when exploring new cuisine. There is a San Francisco foodie tour for every palate and personality, whether you are all about comfort or the unknown!
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Seasonal Cooking in San Francisco
$125
Cooking Class + Market Tour
$125
Take a tour of San Francisco's finest farmers' markets with Chef Lisa and then prepare and enjoy a 4-course feast! Take a tour of the Ferry Building Farmer's Market (Saturdays) or Fort Mason market (Sundays) and learn how Chef Lisa goes about picking produce, cheeses, and proteins for her meals. She'll then take you...
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Chef Lisa
Serving the Bay Area
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Gluten-Free Cooking
$119
Cooking Class + Market Tour
$119
Take a tour of one of San Francisco's farmers' markets with Chef Nicole and then prepare and enjoy a gluten-free feast. In this farmers' market tour and gluten-free cooking class, Chef Nicole will show you around the farmers' market and teach you about how she sources ingredients and works with vendors. You'll then...
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Chef Nicole
Serving the Bay Area
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Farmers' Market Brunch
$125
Cooking Class + Market Tour
$125
Tour San Francisco's oldest farmers' market & create a luxurious brunch. Chef Douglas will meet you at 9:00am, where you will tour the market and meet the vendors. During this tour Chef Douglas will buy different ingredients for the subsequent brunch. You will taste everything from strawberries to honey to olive oil....
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Chef Douglas
San Francisco (Bernal Heights)
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Most Popular San Francisco Food Tour Neighborhoods
Mission District
The Mission District is brimming with historical charm and culinary allure. Take a San Francisco food and drink tour through the trendy boutique restaurants and local artisan shops.
Hayes Valley
The invigorating Hayes Valley brings together upscale elegance and forward-thinking dining, with modern bistros and ultra-hip cocktail spots serving locals and visitors a menu worth sampling on a foodie tour in San Francisco.
North Beach
North Beach is ‘Frisco’s winsome Italian enclave. On a San Francisco food tour through this neighborhood, you’ll find Old World trattorias, a nostalgic bar scene and the bohemian spirit of classic San Fran tucked into every corner.
FAQS ABOUT FOOD TOURS in San Francisco
How do food tours in San Francisco work?
If you’re interested in taking San Francisco food tours, they couldn’t be easier to book. Simply select an experience that piques your interest, set your group size and choose a date. From there, all you need to do is meet your guide at the designated location — be that in North Beach, Mission District or Japantown — and follow them as they introduce you to the city’s most renowned foodie hotspots.
Each experience varies, but most take between two-to-three hours and cover between four and six stops. Menu items are usually pre-arranged with each restaurant, too, meaning you don’t need to wait in line to order your food and can instead spend your time savoring the incredible cuisine.
Do food tours accommodate vegetarians or other dietary needs?
Most stops on San Francisco’s best food tours can provide suitable alternative menu items to suit your preferences or requirements. However, this is never guaranteed, and it depends largely on the specific tour you book. If you want to see the menu items that are included in your tour, simply view the “tastings” tab on your chosen experience’s web page.
If certain items don’t align with your preferences or requirements, you can of course choose to skip them. If you need more hands-on assistance, we suggest reaching out to our helpful Concierge team. With their help, you can arrange an experience that promises to please your palate from start to finish.
Are food tours family-friendly?
Families can certainly enjoy eating tours in San Francisco, however, it’s worth noting that the menu items for each experience are usually curated with adult palates in mind. Also, certain experiences involve quite a lot of walking, which might render them unsuitable for younger family members with shorter legs.
The menu items and amount of walking vary from tour to tour. With that in mind, we always recommend reaching out to our helpful Concierge team for assistance in finding an experience that’s suitable for you and your group.
How much do food tours cost?
The cost to book culinary tours in San Francisco usually ranges between $59 and over $100 per person, however, this is just a guide. The actual price you’ll pay is likely to vary based on a few factors. These include the specific tour you choose to book as well as the number of people in your party, since experience prices are tiered based on group size. Seasonality is also a factor, with key dates like Labor Day tending to command stronger demand and therefore higher prices.
For a rough idea of cost, view the starting per-person price on your chosen tour’s web page. Or, simply reach out to our helpful Concierge team for more in-depth assistance.
Is there enough to eat on the tour?
Even the heartiest appetites should resist the temptation to grab a quick bite ahead of their tour. Most foodie tours in San Francisco cover between four and six of the city’s top culinary destinations, each providing a taste of their most renowned dishes.
From Mission District-style burritos and exquisite pastries, to local charcuterie, pizza and even gut-busting pastrami sandwiches, if there’s one thing we can guarantee when you take food tours in San Francisco, it’s that there’ll be plenty to eat. You certainly won’t go hungry!
What happens if there’s bad weather?
Even in the summer months, Fog City has a tendency to live up to its nickname. But don’t worry, most food tours will go ahead as planned, regardless of the weather.
Of course, we understand that life has a tendency of getting in the way sometimes and that you might need to cancel for reasons other than the weather forecast. If so, be sure to check the cancellation policy on your specific experience’s web page. And bear in mind that if you book for events that are due to take place within the next 48 hours, the cost is non-refundable.
How much do you tip the food tour guide?
If you wish to tip your tour guide, the amount you give is entirely up to you, but please know that you are under absolutely no obligation to do so. Of course, we understand if you would like to — it’s a wonderful way in which to thank your guide for an unforgettable culinary experience. If so, again, the amount is up to you, but if you’re unsure, we usually suggest tipping between 10% and 25% of the total experience cost.
Are food tours worth it?
In a word, yes! Eating tours in San Francisco provide an opportunity to explore its most renowned foodie hotspots. More than that, they allow you to share the experience with like-minded culinarians, gain fascinating insights into the local dining landscape and learn about the global traditions that have helped to shape it.
Plus, they can be enjoyed by everybody. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, marking a milestone anniversary or planning a food-forward team building day, culinary tours in San Francisco are an experience your whole group is bound to get behind.
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.