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

Thu 28 Aug

Other dates

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Starting at $150.00

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Thu 28 Aug

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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (22)

No_Basic_Betty

Jul 2024

We've taken food tours all around the world—from Marbella to Paris to Boston—and this was by far the best tour we've ever experienced! It was so family-friendly, and even my kids loved it! What makes this tour special? Although the food is amazing, it's not just about the food—it's about the stories. Our passionate guide weaved tales of resilience, creativity, and community spirit, connecting each delicious bite to the people and history behind it. It was so fun to explore so many hidden gems that we would have missed if we stayed in San Francisco. We will be doing this tour again!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

What a lovely review! 💞 Coming from world travelers and food tour experts like yourselves, it's a honor to be considered one of the BEST. 🥹🥹 Thank you for joining us and exploring Oakland and the amazing Black Food scene that we know and love. It was truly a pleasure hosting your and your family. #Family Goals 😊

michellecM8630ZM

May 2024

I was disappointed with the owner because we stood out waiting for our tour guide and she never called to explain why we were waiting so long. When I called her, she act as though she wasn't aware that the tour guide had not shown up. And she never called me back to update us! However Auri made up for her lateness by being very professional in her demeanor. You can tell she loves her city. The first stop was a bar b que spot and they had us try a vegan sausage...so that was the second disappointment.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Hi Michelle - Thank you for your honest review and feedback on your experience. My apologies for being unable to call you back following our initial conversation. The customer experience is very important to me personally and to Black Food Tour in general, so know that I hear your feedback and am working to continuously improve our tour and tour experience. I am happy to hear that your guide, Auri was able to make up for the late arrival and turn the tour around ensuring the remainder of the tour was more on par with our norm. Please reach out to us via email if you may be interested in touring with us in the future. We are always adding new locations to enhance the experience and would love to have you join again. Also, no vegan links next time! Duly noted. 😊 Thank you again for booking with us.

menefeelatreese

Mar 2024

I really enjoyed my self . It was my first time really experiencing Oakland . I enjoyed the different foods and the learning the history of Oakland . Tiffany is very pleasant and sweet. I’m looking forward to the next tour .

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thank you so much for joining us! Glad to hear you had a great experience touring Oakland and the various local black-owned eateries. 💟