SF: Food + History + Art Tour

Overview

Why do the SF: Food + History + Art Tour?

Food: From the Chinese in the 1850's, to Italians in the early 20th century, to successive waves of migration from India, Vietnam and Thailand in the last 50 years, each culture has left its mark on our culinary landscape. And we haven’t mentioned Latin America or Japan! The Mission District's food scene is very varied - and very good.

History: San Francisco has a fascinating story. We start the tour at the birthplace of modern SF. We'll give you an overview of the city's history, from the dog days of the Spanish Empire, to being part of Mexico, to the Gold Rush era, through the Great Fire and up to today, as the city transforms once again.

Art: We have some amazing art in the city, but the Mission District is arguably the best neighborhood for public murals. We'll visit the Clarion Alley Mural Project, as well as enjoying amazing street art like the Women's Building.

* Tour starts 12 midday, Sunday
* Food included

City: San Francisco

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $95.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $95.00

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What's Included

3-4 food tastings included, each for about 20 minutes, for the equivalent of a normal 3 course meal.

We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.

Tour Guide

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
Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. Please book a private tour via our website if you have mobility issues.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Mission District

The Mission District is one of the most lively and interesting neighborhoods in San Francisco.

Clarion Alley Murals

See these amazing murals up close and learn about why they're here.

Women's Building Mural

See this incredible mural, surrounding the historic 5 story building.

Mission Dolores Park

End the tour at this beautiful city park. It's often a lovely place just to sit and enjoy the day.

The Castro

Explore this fun and interesting neighborhood after the tour, which ends only 5 minutes walk away.

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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 (3)

Richard_C

Oct 2021

Your was very informative and we covered a solid amount of both areas in the timeslot. Guide (I think his name was Kevin) was very friendly and knowledgeable!

Sightsee780139

Aug 2021

This was such an interesting deep dive into both the Castro and Mission neighborhoods, for which we luckily had an incredibly sunny warm summer day. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, having grown up in the area, and pointed out not only historical places, but beautiful murals, homes in both areas, and fun nooks and crannies (like hidden stairways to streets) that we never would have seen on our own. We definitely came away with much more of an appreciation for the Castro and Mission ( love Dolores Park!), and will seek out other neighborhoods on our next trip!

newtonshowp

Jul 2021

My wife and I did the Castro to the mission tour. We eat some great food and learnt some cool history. We'd definitely recommend the company to anyone visiting San Francisco. The guide was really nice and helpful with suggestions on other things to do during our stay.