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!
Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market
$99
Food Tour
$99
Prepare to savor the unique flavors of San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building and Marketplace. Embark on a culinary adventure in this 90-minute food tour and discover one of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks: The Ferry Building. Enjoy a diverse array of local delicacies and global fusion dishes. With Guide Lisa...
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Guide Lisa or Local Guide
San Francisco (Financial District)
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North Beach Gems
$75
Food Tour
$75
Sample Italian food, meet locals and more while discovering San Francisco's vibrant North Beach district. In this food-focused walking tour, Guide Blandina will introduce you to the exciting and historic North Beach neighborhood nestled in the city of San Francisco. As you meander through the streets, Blandina will...
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Guide Blandina
San Francisco (North Beach)
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Exploring the Mission District
$79
Food Tour
$79
Discover the culinary secrets that lie at the heart of a cherished San Francisco neighborhood. Explore the Mission District’s vibrant food scene during a San Francisco food tour that uncovers a rich immigrant heritage through art, architecture and bold flavors. Originally shaped by Irish, German and Italian...
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Guide Shawn or Local Guide
San Francisco (Mission District)
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Experience Chinatown Like a Local
$85
Food Tour
$85
Visit the little-known parts of Chinatown that locals frequent on this walking food tour. The Chinatown you can discover on foot in back alleys, food markets and tiny restaurants will surprise you with new adventures around every corner. On this walking food tour, you'll experience the Chinatown locals know and love...
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Guide Isabella or Local Guide
San Francisco (Chinatown)
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Artisan Pasta Creation
$149
Market Tour + Cooking Class
$149
Tour an artisan grocer then create brilliant dishes inspired by the season's best produce. Chef James will utilize his impressive culinary expertise to provide a fun and enlightening tour of an artisan grocer followed by an incredible cooking experience that is sure to wow your senses.
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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Discover North Berkeley
$139
Food Tour
$139
Stroll though North Berkeley's iconic neighborhoods as your discover culinary hidden gems. This three-hour food tour is ideal for culinary aficionados looking to discover more about North Berkeley's gastronomy. Guide Lisa will take you through the neighborhood, teaching you more about its history and delicious local...
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Guide Lisa or Local Guide
Berkeley (North Berkeley)
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Discover North Beach Italian Artisans
$84
Food Tour
$84
Discover the talented artisans of North Beach's restaurant scene on this walking food tour. On this leisurely food tour around North Beach/Little Italy, you'll explore quaint shops, meet talented local restaurateurs and relax in romantic cafés and cathedrals with an experienced and knowledgeable guide.
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Guide Isabella or Local Guide
San Francisco (North Beach)
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Weekend Food Tour
The Best Eats in the Mission District
$79
Weekend Food Tour
$79
On this exciting weekend tour, San Francisco is ready to show you its most flavorful dining secrets. Experience a weekend food tour through San Francisco’s Mission District and dive into a neighborhood bursting with cultural vibrancy and rich culinary offerings. Known for its striking murals and Latino heritage, the...
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Guide Shawn or Local Guide
San Francisco (Mission District)
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CHEF’S PLACE
4-Course Seasonal Lunch
$175
Cooking Class + Market Tour
$175
Accompany Chef James on a farmers' market tour, then prepare and enjoy a four-course lunch in his home. Are you curious to learn about how a chef goes about choosing their ingredients? This is a great opportunity to shop with Chef James at the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market, plan your meal and ultimately prepare a...
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Chef James
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
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Explore Chinatown and Little Italy
$95
Food Tour
$95
Discover the cultural hub of San Francisco's Chinatown and Little Italy. On this food tour, you'll explore all that San Francisco has to offer as you visit Chinatown and Little Italy's best restaurants, bakeries and more. An experienced guide will keep you entertained with stories and interesting facts about the area,...
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Guide Isabella or Local Guide
San Francisco (Chinatown)
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Japantown Culinary Delights
$139
Food Tour
$139
During this engaging experience, you'll explore authentic Japanese cuisine at San Francisco's iconic Japantown. On this local three-hour food tour led by Guide Lisa, you'll discover the hidden gems located at Japantown. From a local's perspective, you'll learn more about its delicious restaurants, history and markets...
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Guide Lisa or Local Guide
San Francisco (Japantown)
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Oakland Temescal Gems
$129
Food Tour
$129
Discover Temescal's diverse culinary scene in Oakland, sampling local delights and hidden gems. Join Guide Lisa on this three-hour food tour adventure through Oakland's Temescal neighborhood, known for its diverse food scene and cultural richness. This tour, praised as "the best Oakland food tour you'll ever take" by...
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Oakland
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Food Tours in San Francisco
02/13/2024
Scott was very insightful and a great guide. The food was delicious!
08/11/2023
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend last minute, but my colleagues came back with such fantastic things to say. Everyone had a great time and said that all of the food was delicious and that they learned a lot - they're still talking about all of their goodies a week later. So bummed that I missed out!
08/08/2023
The tour was fantastic and so much more than we expected. So much food. And we learned several new and interesting things about the city. This would be a great experience for tourists as well as locals.
07/16/2023
Blandina knows the city and its people past and present and is full of interesting stories! Highly recommend her tours. She’ll keep you entertained, and you’ll come away more informed about this wonderful city.
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.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in San Francisco
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.