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San Francisco: Food + History + Art Tour

3 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and TripAdvisor | San Francisco, USA

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Overview

There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – we give you "real" food that's authentic to San Francisco and California, and tell you real history.

Food: The Mission District is renowned for having some of the best food in San Francisco. We take you on a tour of the best spots in the neighborhood, so you can have authentic SF food, such as Salvadorian pupusas, street tacos and Mexican tamales. As well as some of the most delicious chocolate you're ever tasted.

History: The neighborhood's Misión San Francisco de Asís is the birthplace of SF. We'll give you an overview of the city's history, from the dog days of the Spanish Empire, to being part of Mexico, to the Gold Rush era, through the Great Fire and up to today,

Art: The Mission District is arguably the best neighborhood for public murals. We'll visit the Balmy Alley Mural Project, as well as enjoying amazing street art like the Women's Building.

* Tour starts 12 noon, Sunday
* Food included

What's Included

  • 3-4 food tastings included, each for about 20 minutes, for the equivalent of a normal 3 course meal.
  • We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
  • Tour Guide
  • Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
  • Drinks are not included.

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Elsy's Restaurant, 2893 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

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The guide will be checking in guests outside Elsy's Restaurant, on Mission Street, San Francisco.Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

End point

18th Street & Church Street, 18th St & Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

Tour ends at Mission Dolores Park, by the MUNI stop, 10 minutes walk from Castro Street.

Start Time • 12:00 PM

What To Expect

Mission District

The Mission District is one of the most lively and interesting neighborhoods in San Francisco.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mission Street

Walk up this fascinating street and enjoy it's great food.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balmy Alley Murals

Experience the great street art of the neighborhood. A local landmark is the Balmy Alley Murals.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valencia Street

Valencia Street is full of independent shops, restaurants and cafes. We'll take you to the best spots.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Women's Building Mural

See this incredible mural, surrounding the historic 5 story building.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mission Dolores Park

End the tour at this beautiful city park. It's often a lovely place just to sit and enjoy the day.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Castro

Explore this fun and interesting neighborhood after the tour, which ends only 5 minutes walk away.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.

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-276425P4

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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.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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