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15 Best Food & Drink Tours In San Francisco

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The 15 most popular food & drink tours in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.

15 Best Food & Drink Tours In San Francisco

North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor - Espresso first: coffee, bread smells, and the neighborhood mood
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North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

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1.North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

Eat and learn in San Francisco’s North Beach. A 3-hour walking tour with espresso, bakeries, Beat stops, and award chocolate.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Brian was very informative and gave us a good mix of history, shopping, and food. My favorite thing we tried was the mini cannolis. Turned into a convenient Christmas shopping moment in addition to some yummy food. 10/10 would recommend”

1,044 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $86.00by Local Tastes of the City Tours

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San Francisco Authentic Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorites Dishes - The Mission Burrito Start: Big Flavor, Big Portion
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San Francisco Authentic Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorites Dishes

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2.San Francisco Authentic Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorites Dishes

Walk San Francisco’s Mission with 5 locals favorites—quesabirria burrito, pan dulce, chowder, Italian pizza, dumplings, plus a secret dish—small group.

★ 5.0

“This tour far exceeded expectations. Our tour guide, Zachary, was super knowledgeable, engaging, and shared history in an accessible, entertaining way. The stops were on par and perfectly orchestrated. We also really enjoyed having both Chinese and Italian food stops—fun diversity in cuisine.”

852 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $87.00by Secret Food Tours

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Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor - Your Taste Plan: Dim Sum, BBQ Pork Buns, and a Lunch That Feels Finished
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Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

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3.Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

San Francisco Chinatown walking tour with dim sum, BBQ pork buns, fortune cookies, and tea. Small group, 3 hours, $86.

★ 5.0

“Walking tour of Chinatown from famous gate to multiple locations including oldest dim sum restaurant, fortune cookie factory and tea service presentation. Our guide Andre was friendly and informative. Our experience was enhanced by seeing a festival during our tour but all was smooth and fun. Very hilly so be aware if this may pose…”

575 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $86.00by Local Tastes of the City Tours

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San Francisco: North Beach and Little Italy Food Tour - Coffee First: Fresh-Ground Beans and the Right Kind of Stop
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San Francisco: North Beach and Little Italy Food Tour

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4.San Francisco: North Beach and Little Italy Food Tour

A 3-hour walking food tour through North Beach and Little Italy with daily-roasted coffee, bakeries, chocolates, pizza, and more.

★ 4.8

“Brian was the highlight of our trip to San Francisco! From the moment we met him, his energy, warmth, and deep love for North Beach were contagious. He masterfully guided us through the neighborhood’s culinary gems—from old-school Italian bakeries to hidden trattorias and off-the-beaten-path delights we would’ve never discovered on our own. His storytelling brought…”

188 reviews3 hoursFrom $84by Local Tastes of the City Tours

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Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert - Getting There and Timing: 12:00 Start, 3 Hours-ish
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Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert

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6.Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert

Mission District progressive food tour with four courses, a local guide, and a Dolores Park finish for $115 in a small group.

★ 5.0

“This is the best way to get acquainted with the Mission District. I had no idea how many amazing bars and restaurants have popped up there. Each stop was fantastic and our guides had arranged for the owners or managers of each establishment to meet with us and tell their stories. I highly recommend!!”

182 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $115.00by Avital Tours, Inc

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Exclusive North Beach Food Tour in San Francisco - Jackson Square start: where the walking tour sets the table
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Exclusive North Beach Food Tour in San Francisco

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SF's Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour - Includes full meal, 3hr - Walking Route: From House of Dim Sum to Grant Avenue
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SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

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8.SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

SF Chinatown tea & dim sum tour with a full meal, fortune cookies, bubble tea, pastries, and a 30-min tea tasting. 3 hrs, $99.

★ 5.0

“There was so much I didn’t know about Chinatown and I’ve lived in the Bay Area for 50+years! And the food was fabulous and plentiful. Stretch Pants Tours was fantastic and so accommodating for my GF/pescatarian diet. I highly recommend taking this tour. Be sure to wear your stretchy pants!”

153 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $99.00by Stretchy Pants LLC

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San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz - Meeting at the Ferry Building clock tower (and why the location is smart)
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San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

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9.San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

Small-group Ferry Building tastings and a round-trip Alcatraz ferry, ending with an easy self-guided audio walk on the island.

★ 4.5

“The food tour was a perfect way to start the day - delicious! Our guide, Tori, was brilliant. And Alcatraz is exactly what you're told it is by all and sundry - a really incredible experience that is not to be missed.”

152 reviews1 to 4 hours (approx.)From $181.00by Edible Excursions

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San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach - Dim Sum to Fortune Cookies: The Chinatown Food Chain
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San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach

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10.San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach

A 4-hour San Francisco walk through Chinatown and North Beach with dim sum, hand-made fortune cookies, fresh coffee, pizza, and The Godfather sites.

★ 4.8

“It is the best city tour I have been. Brian is amaizing tour guide, with excellent sense of humour and deep knowledge about history, Selected stops were really well picked and for me were the real gems (especially the tea shop in CT). Thank you so much, Brian, for a wonderful afternoon in San Fransisco”

148 reviews4 hoursFrom $94by Local Tastes of the City Tours

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San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour - Where you start (Grant Ave) and how the walk fits together
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San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

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11.San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

A small-group San Francisco Chinatown walking food tour with five tastings, temple and cathedral stops, fortune cookies, and strong local stories.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Michael, was very knowledgeable and funny! Had a great time with great food. Definitely recommend.”

138 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $99.00by Sidewalk Food Tours

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San Francisco North Beach & Chinatown Food Tour with 5 Tastings - Meeting at 1201 Mason St: starting near the Cable Car Museum
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San Francisco North Beach & Chinatown Food Tour with 5 Tastings

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12.San Francisco North Beach & Chinatown Food Tour with 5 Tastings

3-hour San Francisco food tour of North Beach and Chinatown with 5 tastings and local history: coffee, dumplings, pizza, more.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful 'insiders' view of the city; the particulars of some amazing food creators and the stories of memorable people of Little Italy and China Town were told with humor and intelligence. Days later, I'm still recalling fun facts.”

137 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $87.00by Secret Food Tours

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Russian River Weekend Wine Tasting & Gourmet Lunch - Hook and Ladder Winery: One More Stop, Less Fuss
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Russian River Weekend Wine Tasting & Gourmet Lunch

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13.Russian River Weekend Wine Tasting & Gourmet Lunch

Golden Gate views, Russian River tastings, and a 4-course Kendall-Jackson lunch, all with hotel pickup and a small-group guide.

★ 4.5

“This was a really amazing tour and we visited the Muir woods and three wineries in Sonomo County. The tour was a very small group of 14 people and we first went to Muir woods. The place was very calm, nice and one where you can connect with nature. There were multiple trails and it…”

110 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $234.00by Best Bay Area Tours Llc

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Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tasting Tour and Luxury Car Service - Napa Valley wine stops: vineyards and barrel rooms you can plan for
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Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tasting Tour and Luxury Car Service

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14.Napa and Sonoma Private Wine Tasting Tour and Luxury Car Service

Private Napa and Sonoma wine tasting with luxury car and hotel pickup. Customized winery stops, barrel-room visits, up to 4 for $699.

★ 5.0

“Great Driver. He was very knowledgeable and offered lots of tips. We will definitely use him again. And we will recommend to all of our friends.”

102 reviews6 to 10 hours (approx.)From $699.00by IBDC Premium Transportation

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San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market - Picking the right day: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market timing
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San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

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15.San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Small-group San Francisco food tour focused on Ferry Building tastings and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market finds, with local guide tips.

★ 4.5

“Great tour of the Ferry Building. Didn’t get to see the Farmers Market, because it is only on certain days, which we didn’t find out until the tour.”

92 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $95.00by Edible Excursions

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