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San Francisco Food Tour with a Local: A Feast for Foodies 100% Personalized

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San Francisco, USA

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Overview

On this personalized experience taste the melting pot of flavors which make up San Fran’s food scene with a specially hand-picked Host. From the oldest Chinatown in North America to thriving Little Italy, take your taste buds on an adventure around the world as you explore the city’s foodie neighborhoods with your city Host. Discover the story of immigrants from across the globe who brought their own recipes and food culture with them. Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors from China, Mexico and Italy and discover iconic dishes which were born and bred in San Fran. In Chinatown, visit the oldest bakery in the neighborhood and stop by a fortune cookie factory. Discover the Latino flavors which have influenced The Mission and stroll through Little Italy where families have been making bread and salami to traditional recipes for generations. Get ready to eat your way through the authentic flavors of San Francisco!

What's Included

  • 3 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • 6-8 tastings of local delights from 2-3 eateries including one drink (Alcoholic or soft drinks)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Meeting Location

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Chinatown North Beach Campus, 800 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

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In front of City College of San Francisco, Chinatown After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

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What To Expect

San Francisco (Pass By)

The experience will be fully personalized to your taste.In such a culturally diverse city as this, it’s no surprise that San Francisco is home to a kaleidoscope of flavors, hailing from China, Korea, Mexico, Italy and pretty much everywhere else in between.One of our food-obsessed local San Fran hosts is ready to take you from Asia to Europe and back to North America in just 3 hours during this culinary experience.
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Union Square

Enjoy 3 hours with your host, who will share with you some of the tastes that come together to make San Francisco so unique
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

Who knew that you could travel around the world so fast? We suggest a zip through the oldest Chinatown in North America to sample authentic dim sum like Shanghai dumplings and steamed bbq pork buns, and even enjoy some time at the Fortune Cookie Factory.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Italy

Stroll through Little Italy where families have been baking bread and making salami to traditional recipes for generations, taste classic Italian-American dishes and learn about the area’s history.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mission District

Depending on your taste, you can choose to stop by the locals’ favorite taqueria - there’s always a queue, but you’ll have a freshly baked doughnut in hand for the wait!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pier 39 (Pass By)

Get recommendations for more places to eat, drink (and be merry) during your stay
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SoMa

Discover the dizzying world of food trucks - these are the locals’ favorite ways to eat!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Park (Pass By)

Whatever your style and tastes, we promise there’s an intoxicating world of flavors in store- let us know what you like and your host will share what San Fran has to offer with you
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a Host who can create a bespoke experience for you.
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-30791P271

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.

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