San Francisco

15 Best San Francisco Food Tours

The food tours: dim sum carts, sourdough history and North Beach pasta rooms within blocks of each other. This city argued about food long before it was fashionable.

1.Chinatown & North Beach/Little Italy Walking Tour: Food & History

Discover San Francisco’s Chinatown and North Beach on this guided walking tour, sampling authentic food and uncovering local stories in about 4 hours.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great tour, lots of walking up and down the hills. Lots of Chinese, not as much Italian food as we would like. Where is the tiramisu”

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3.Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

Discover San Francisco's Chinatown through a guided walking tour that combines history, culture, and authentic Chinese food. Small groups, full lunch included.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Isabella, did an outstanding job of providing historical facts about the area. The food was wonderful!”

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5.San Francisco: North Beach and Little Italy Food Tour

Discover San Francisco’s North Beach and Little Italy with a guided food tour featuring authentic eats, local artisans, and vibrant neighborhood stories.

★ 4.8

“This was such a fun tour! Unfortunately it was raining most of it but Brian still made sure we all had a great time! It was my birthday and he gave me recommendations for things to do after. 10/10. Would do it again and recommend…”

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6.Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert

Discover San Francisco’s Mission District with this 4-course food tour featuring local eateries, vibrant murals, and stories behind the flavors.

★ 5.0

“This is the best way to get acquainted with the Mission District. I had no idea how many amazing bars and restaurants have popped up there. Each stop was fantastic and our guides had arranged for the owners or managers of each establishment to meet…”

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7.Exclusive North Beach Food Tour in San Francisco

Discover San Francisco’s North Beach through a 3-hour guided food tour featuring four tastings, historical insights, and authentic Italian flavors.

★ 5.0

“Was absolutely great. The right sized group. very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide. I will do the other culinary tours when I am in town next time. Klaus ps : However, the tour guide promised us to send us via E-mail some information on the…”

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8.SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

Discover San Francisco’s Chinatown with this 3-hour guided food tour, featuring dim sum, tea tasting, fortune cookies, and local stories for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Robert was a great tour guide and provided a nice perspective on the historical significance of Chinatown. The food was excellent and we tried a few things we have not tasted before. It was interesting to learn about some of the Chinese culture that came…”

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9.San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

Discover San Francisco’s culinary delights at the Ferry Building Marketplace followed by a fascinating Alcatraz visit, all in a full-day combo tour.

★ 4.5

“The food tour was a perfect way to start the day - delicious! Our guide, Tori, was brilliant. And Alcatraz is exactly what you're told it is by all and sundry - a really incredible experience that is not to be missed.”

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10.San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach

Discover San Francisco’s vibrant Chinatown and North Beach on this 4-hour food walking tour. Enjoy authentic eats, historic sights, and insider stories.

★ 4.8

“It is the best city tour I have been. Brian is amaizing tour guide, with excellent sense of humour and deep knowledge about history, Selected stops were really well picked and for me were the real gems (especially the tea shop in CT). Thank you…”

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11.San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

Discover San Francisco’s Chinatown through a guided walking food tour, sampling five authentic dishes, exploring temples and local history for a genuine cultural experience.

★ 5.0

“A wonderful tour with our guide Jinny who clearly loves this city and is passionate about the history, culture, and food. It was just enough walking on a warm day- and the eating was well timed.”

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13.San Francisco: Mission District Food Tour with 6 Tastings

Discover San Francisco’s Mission District through its flavors, murals, and stories on a 3-hour guided food tour featuring 6 tastings for $90.

★ 4.9

“Guide shared a lot about the history of Mission district, there was some mural sightseeing. It was a small group so relatively fuss-free. Highlights of the Food tour was definitely the tacos, but we also had a burrito, soughdough, a pineapple pastry, and iced chocolate.…”

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14.San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Discover San Francisco’s foodie scene with a 90-minute guided tour of Ferry Building, tasting cheeses, chocolates, organic produce, and more.

★ 4.5

“Tori was our tour guide and she was so knowledgeable and friendly. We had such a wonderful time. Our 12 and 16 year olds loved the experience just as much as my husband and I. Not only did Tori take us to the great foodie…”

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15.Mission District Food Tour

Discover San Francisco’s Mission District with a guided food tour featuring up to five local eateries, delicious tastings, and cultural insights in just 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed most of the tour. Few of the places ware really good. I wish we had more information about the local food and the people behind it, and less history and architectural facts that we can get in other tours. I'm also wish that…”

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More San Francisco Food Tours

5.0North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.9San Francisco: Chinatown Walking Food Tour$99 5.0Sausalito Food and Wine Tour3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$255.00 4.5Mission District Food and Culture Walking Tour$39.00 4.5The 10 Tastings of San Francisco: Private Food Walking Tour$257.76 5.0No Diet Club – Best street food tour in San Francisco !$65 4.5Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour – Small Group2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$85.00 4.9San Francisco: Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour2.5 hours$85 4.5North Beach Food & History Walking Tour – Small Group2 hours (approx.)$89.00 4.8San Francisco: Mission District Walking Food Tour$99 5.0Delicious Fun Food and History Tour of North Beach and Beyond!3 hours (approx.)$79.00 4.0San Francisco Food Tour with a Local: A Feast for Foodies 100% Personalized3 hours (approx.)$570.48 4.5Mission 18th Street San Francisco Food Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$158.00 4.8San Francisco: North Beach & Chinatown Food History Tour4.5 hours$99 5.0San Francisco Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$306.00 4.9San Francisco: Mission District Food & History Walking Tour3.5 hours$99 5.0Fishermans Wharf & Pier 39 Food Tour – Includes Full Meal, 3 hrs3 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.7San Francisco: North Beach & Chinatown Authentic Food Tour3 hours$88 4.5Alcatraz Sausalito Express: 2 Hours in Sausalito with Food Option5 to 6 hours (approx.)$98.99 5.0Napa Valley Wine and Food Tasting Tour from San Francisco9 hours (approx.)$289.00 4.3San Francisco: Mission District Street Art and Food Tour$39 4.8San Francisco: Secret Food Tour of North Beach and Chinatown$85 5.0San Francisco: North Beach Food and History Walking Tour2 hours$89 5.0Melting Pot of the Mission District Food Tour2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$93.00