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Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour

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San Francisco, USA

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Overview

Known for its food and vibrancy, the Mission District is one of San Francisco’s most famous and beloved neighborhoods. This tour lets you experience all the district has to offer: the Mission’s famed murals, authentic cuisine, and more.

Your expert guide will lead you on a walk through the neighborhood, sharing San Francisco’s history — from before the Spanish conquest to the current tech economy takeover. With flavors to savor and murals that’ll bowl you over, you’ll be immersed in the city’s Latinx culture, as you stroll the streets and share food at several eateries.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking San Francisco tour guide
  • 2-hour guided tour
  • Insider tips on hidden gems and food spots
  • Gratuities
  • Food - we recommend bringing $30 for food, but this is optional

Meeting Location

Meeting point

3344 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

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Meet your guide outside the Voss Gallery. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat that says “ExperienceFirst.”

End point

La Espiga De Oro, 2916 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

This tour ends at La Espiga de Oro, 2916 24th St., the final restaurant we visit.

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What To Expect

Mission District

After meeting at the Voss Gallery, you’ll head to the neighborhood’s most storied crossroads and learn how the Mission inspired two brothers from the neighborhood to create a new sound in rock music.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Taqueria San Jose

Learn some "burritology" and prepare for your life to be changed by the perfection of an authentic Mission burrito at an award-winning, family-owned taqueria. They’ve been lovingly crafting these hearty entrees since 1980.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Taqueria Vallarta

Find out how much flavor can fit inside a tortilla when you bite into a taco that would meet the approval of streetside taqueros from Tijuana to Tulum.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balmy Alley Murals

Walk down a street that’s like an open-air art gallery and see murals spanning from 1972 to 2024. Learn about the women who started San Francisco’s community mural movement and have remained at its forefront.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Espiga De Oro

Bring the tour to a sweet conclusion with pan dulce, a huge assortment of pastries, or a less familiar — but equally enticing — fruit-flavored tamale.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?

A: This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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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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Average 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 42 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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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 start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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