Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland

Overview

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.

City: Oakland

Sat 21 Jun

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $150.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Jack London Square

Visitors will meet in this location and explore art, cuisine, and the history of the area.

Old Oakland

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!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (22)

Danine_S

Mar 2025

This is a must do food tour!!!!!! Do not eat before you go. It was so much good food to taste. The host Ari was amazing and knowledgeable. The tour is very interactive for everyone on the tour. We walked Oakland streets and Ari gave us a lot of history about Oakland. We ate seafood, soul food, Haitian cuisine, and the hibiscus tea yum yum yum. I have traveled many places, done plenty of food tours, but this one takes the cake!!!!!! You will be very pleased with everything about this tour. BOOK IT NOW!!!!!!!!

moleys67

Feb 2025

Fantastic tour! The guides were so fun and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic and the portions were so generous. I would definitely do it again!

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you so much for your review! We're glad you had a great time. Check us out in a few months, as we're hoping to expand the tour offerings!! Cheers!

Adina Morano E

Feb 2025

Fantastic tour, guides & facts! The tour took us to 5 places for various food types, all black owned establishment. Each location was unique and flavorful. Our guides, Arielle & Kyia were personable & professional. We will definitely want to come back to visit new restaurants

Response from Host

Feb 2025

😊 Thanks so much, Adina for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you!