North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor
Definitely one for the food lovers, the Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour is a glimpse into the blend of culture and cuisine of San Francisco. Stroll amongst the cafes and bakeries of North Beach, San Francisco's own Little Italy.
Named one of the 15 best foodie tours in the USA by U.S. News and World Report (March 2018)
From the cafés and restaurants, to the smell of fresh-baked pastries in the air. Just when you think you can't feel any more romantic, you discover quaint shops with incredible crafts and ceramics that fill you with a sense of awe. We explore the life of North Beach, as we join family artisans kneading love into every pastry or dish. And just when you think that you can't be in any more of food heaven, we visit real coffee shops. And if that was not enough, we uncover authentic Italian cathedrals where hundreds of couples have felt their heartstrings tug.
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Tour
Tour: Walking tour of San Francisco including Little Italy and North Beach
What's included in North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Little ItalyPass-by Only
North Beach awakens your senses, from the cafes and restaurants, to the smell of fresh-baked bread in the air. Discover quaint shops with crafts and ceramics from around the world. Delve into North Beach life as you join family bakers kneading love into every loaf of bread. Just when you think you have reached food heaven, you'll come across coffee shops which roast fresh coffee beans daily. And if that was not enough, you will uncover authentic Italian cathedrals where hundreds of couples have felt their heartstrings tug!
Little ItalyPass-by Only
And, as you taste everything from great coffee, truffles, breads, olive oil, specialty meats, and more, you'll learn how the food is made and what to look for back home. "Best Tour for 2011" - San Francisco Bay Guardian "Top 10 Walking Tours for Globetrotting Foodies - 2013" - Lonely Planet
Inclusions
- Savor local Italian specialties like arancini, deli favorites, and more beloved North Beach bites.
- Indulge in Award-Winning Chocolate from Z. Cioccolato – One of America’s Top Chocolatiers
- Enjoy fresh focaccia sandwiches from Mario’s, a longtime neighborhood favorite in North Beach.
- Bite into a fresh cannoli from Stella Pastry, which has been making cannoli since 1942
- Relax with a slice of pizza at Mona Lisa Restaurant, a local favorite in the heart of North Beach.
- Feel like you're in Italy as you sip a fresh cappuccino or espresso in the heart of North Beach.
- Savor North Beach – All Food & Non-Alcoholic Drinks Included
- Explore with a local guide from a trusted SF company and uncover the city’s hidden gems.
- Taste samples from the old-school Molinari Delicatessen, a beloved North Beach staple since 1896.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Same day reservations available
- ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet at the corner at of Columbus Avenue and Green Street at 480 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 (the same corner as the BMO Bank\Bank of the West). It is across the street from the Bank of America. Please arrive on time, we will not be able to accommodate late arrivals.
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Ticket Redemption
Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
