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San Francisco walking tasting tour with Secret Food Tours

San Francisco walking tasting tour with Secret Food Tours

Overview

On our Secret Food Tour: San Francisco, the Mission District, you'll see how immigrants shaped the neighborhood by creating brilliant artwork, beautiful architecture and sharing their fantastic food! Originally home to Irish, German, and Italian immigrants, it is now the epicenter of San Francisco's Latino culture.

The Mission District is full of vibrant murals that offer a visual history lesson featuring themes ranging from cultural heritage to social-political statements. We will take a stroll through the neighborhood to get an up-close experience.

Our tours are more than just the food. Our local guides connect the dots between history, culture, and cuisine to provide you with a deep understanding of the Mission District's thriving culinary scene!

City: San Francisco

Sun 29 Jun

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Starting at $89.00

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Sun 29 Jun

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Quesabirria - Mission District

Gelato or Sorbet - North Beach and Chinatown Tour

Food tour in small-group

Stuffed dumplings - North Beach and Chinatown Tour

Mariquitas - Mission District

Authentic Italian pizza - North Beach and Chinatown Tour

Coffee tasting - North Beach and Chinatown Tour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests. Our tour runs a little over 3 hours.
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (686)

pddownunder

Nov 2018

I had a great time on the Secret Food Tour today. I have always wanted to go to the Mission and I feel that I really got to explore the area on foot today. Carly was super organised, very well informed and keen to share her knowledge. Our group was small but perfectly formed which meant that we could all get to know each other which made it a lot more fun. I loved that the food we tried reflected the different cultures in the Mission - there was burrito, Filipino party snacks, oysters, banh mi and ice cream - so something for everyone. I was especially pleased as some of these places were quite famous and had been on my To-Visit list for some time. There was a combination of eating in and eating on the sidewalk which made it more fun and the walking was totally flat which is always a bonus. Finishing at the park with the amazing view of the city was just the icing on the cake! Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you very much for joining and sharing your wonderful experience in our San Francisco food tour. It is our pleasure to have shared with you the most authentic and mouth-watering food that the Mission has to offer! We're extremely happy that you had an amazing time with us. Please let us know when you are coming back so we could give you a discount, see you again soon in our other Secret Food Tours - now in over 30 cities world-wide. :)

Guide823548

Oct 2018

I’ve given 5 stars, because the food was good and plentiful. However, I was missing a good structure or story to the tour. We weren’t given an introduction so we had no idea what to expect, and we weren’t told WHY we were stopping at the places we were. We started by eating a burrito (delicious, and the cooks were mesmerizing to watch), them we moved on to Philippino fried spring rolls, then oysters, then Vietnamese sandwiches and finally ice cream. We stopped at various murals along the way, which was very interesting, but I would have liked more background on the neighborhood, it’s culture and history. Also, only two of the stops allowed us to sit down and enjoy the food, the rest we had to eat standing and even walking from one spot to another. That said, the food was very tasty and our guide was friendly and welcoming. I just felt that a little more planning and information at the start of the tour would have helped my enjoyment of it.

Response from Host

May 2019

Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so happy you enjoyed the food on the tour, as sharing delicious food with our guests is always our primary goal. It's great to know that you enjoyed your guide and found him friendly and welcoming, however we're sorry to hear that you didn't find the information provided to be thorough enough. We've taken this feedback to heart by modifying and expanding upon the information provided on the tour, as well as providing additional training for our guides to ensure our guests receive a well rounded experience. We really enjoyed having you, and hope to welcome you back on any of our more than 50 tours around the world.

LOUZO L

Oct 2018

I so enjoyed this food tour in the Mission district. This is an area where I would not have gone on my own and even if I had, I would not have known where to go. Carly, our lovely tour guide, took us through the neighborhood with ease, giving us a commentary along the way. Just loved the murals and their beautiful colors. The food choices were all great and diverse, just like the Mission neighborhood itself. Many thanks to Carly for giving me such a memorable experience. I chose this tour based on the favorable reviews and now I highly recommend it myself.