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Mission District food and history Walking Tour: Small group

Mission District food and history Walking Tour: Small group

Overview

Be part of our exclusive sightseeing walking tour through San Francisco’s Mission district. We will explore the food and history of one of the most iconic neighborhoods in San Francisco. Dive deep inside its culture by trying delicious Oaxaca Mexican food and visiting the oldest church in SF Mission Dolores, classic Victorian architecture, and of course, the numerous murals celebrating the past and present Latin Culture.

City: San Francisco

Fri 20 Jun

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Starting at $99.00

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Fri 20 Jun

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Narrated food and history walking tour of Mission District.

Entrance fee to Mission San Francisco de Assis.

Plenty of stops with Photo opportunities.

Food tastings (Mexican Oaxaca food / second stop that could be Tacos, Pastry or Coffee).

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note this is a walking tour, we kindly advise you to use comfortable clothes and shoes and be ready for some walking.

What To Expect

Mission Dolores

The tour starts at Mission San Francisco de Asis (also known as Mission Dolores), one of the oldest buildings in San Francisco. This chapel is home to exclusive religious art, and we will explore the rich history. You will be able to enjoy its gardens and explore the only cemetery within the city limits.

Mission Dolores Park

Just two blocks away you will find Mission Dolores Park. Formerly a Jewish Cemetery. Now one of the most popular and crowded parks in San Francisco. Spring and Summer months see the grass-lined with blankets as the locals enjoy community and sport. Moving through the park, we will pass Father Hidalgo’s statute making our way to see the “Golden Fire Hydrant”. This fire hydrant located at Church St. & 20th was the only functioning hydrant during the 1906 earthquake & fire.

Mission District

We depart Mission Dolores Park to explore the surrounding neighborhoods where you will find extraordinary street art. You will enjoy the hidden wonders inside the Mission as well as the Mission Community pool, Bnai David’s Synagogue, and the Women’s building which hosts one of the most famous murals in San Francisco. Our next stop will be at Café de Olla in the heart of the Mission. Café de Olla Restaurant makes everything from scratch, honoring the Oaxacan style cuisine where you will be tempted to taste typical Mexican dishes such as Quesadillas, Tamales, Tlayudas, and Tortillas, along with typical beverages such as Agua Fresca, Ice Caffe da Olla, and many other options. Cheer up and taste the “Chapulines”!!!

Balmy Alley Murals

Finally, you will arrive at the most popular area, 24th Street that connects Mission Street with Potrero Street. Along this 8-block stretch, you will be faced with so many tantalizing choices; tacos at La Taqueria or rather pick up some pastry at La Reina Bakery or some coffee at the original Philz Coffee shop. Before the end of this awesome trip, our tour guide will show you the amazing Balmy Alley. On this famous Mission District Street, you will be amazed by an extensive collection of murals. Most of them are an expression of outrage over human rights violations and political abuses in Central America.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (2)

Edgard R

Oct 2024

Exceeded my expectations. Joseph is an excellent tour guide. He knows the Mission very well historically and culinarily. He shared interesting facts without sounding like he was reading from a script. Just wait till you try his favorite tamale and burrito spots. My brain and stomach are super happy.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Hi Edgard! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Joseph exceeded your expectations and shared his knowledge so engagingly. We're glad you enjoyed the culinary spots too! We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

Marygv68

May 2024

What a great tour. We started at Mission Dolores and ended up on Balmy Street. Joseph was our guide. He knew the history of San Francisco. He answered all our questions and was accolading when my Burrito came out wrong (Not his fault). As a native of San Francisco and my church in the area I never knew so much history was in the Mission. Thank you Joseph

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Hi Mary! Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're happy to hear that you had a great tour with Joseph, starting from Mission Dolores and ending at Balmy Street. Joseph's knowledge of San Francisco's history and his ability to answer all your questions truly enhanced your experience. We're glad to hear that he handled the burrito mishap with grace, even though it wasn't his fault. It's always wonderful to hear when a native of San Francisco discovers new aspects of the city's history, especially in areas like the Mission. Thank you for joining us, and we'll be sure to pass your thanks along to Joseph