Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland
Explore culinary arts like never before! Black Food Tour showcases the vibrancy of Black-owned restaurants, culture, and cuisine - visiting up to 5 local partnering restaurants. Tours are led by Oakland natives who share more about the changing landscape, art, culture, and history of Oakland while guests enjoy food all over the globe.
NOTE*
1 Week Recommendation: We recommend booking your tour at least one week prior to your selected tour date as this allows time to coordinate with our restaurant partners. If a selected tour date is chosen and is less than 1 week away, we may not be able to accommodate the tour.
Low Attendance Cancellations/Reschedules: If within 3-5 days of the selected date, the tour is booked with less than 4 people, it may be cancelled due to low attendance. If cancelled, guest will receive the option to reschedule or receive a refund. If you have a group larger than 6 guests, we recommend booking a private tour.
Options
Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland
What's included in Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Jack London SquarePass-by Only
Visitors will meet in this location and explore art, cuisine, and the history of the area.
Old OaklandPass-by Only
Visitors will pass through this location and explore art, cuisine, and the history of the area.
Oakland
Our tours showcase some of our favorite Black-owned restaurants, chef-recommended dishes to try and a bit of history about the restaurant and city where the tour is taking place. We invite you to come along with us as we explore the culinary wonders of Black food in our home town and beyond!
Inclusions
- Brunch/Lunch Menu Items
- Water at every foodie stop
- Food tastings from four to five popular local restaurants
- Knowledgeable and friendly local foodie tour guide
- Private transportation
- Parking Fees
- Additional/Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase) at every foodie stop
- Gratuity for your tour guide is not included
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet your tour guide at the “PEACE” Mural in Jack London Square. Your tour guide will be waiting near the entrance of “Plank” on the cross streets of Embarcadero and Broadway. They will be holding a green “Black Food Tour” sign.
End Points
- Please note, the tour ends in a different location - approximately one mile away from the starting location. Guests will have to find alternative transportation or walk back to their car after the tour.
