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Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour
Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour
Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour in San Francisco
Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour
Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour

Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour in San Francisco

By Local Tastes of the City Tours
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$148 per adult
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Overview

Definitely one for the food lovers, the Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour is a glimpse into the blend of culture and cuisine of San Francisco. Stroll amongst the cafes and bakeries of North Beach, San Francisco's own Little Italy.

Named one of the 15 best foodie tours in the USA by US News and World Report (March 2018)

From the cafés and restaurants, to the smell of fresh-baked pastries in the air. Just when you think you can't feel any more romantic, you discover quaint shops with incredible crafts and ceramics that fill you with a sense of awe. We explore the life of North Beach, as we join family artisans kneading love into every pastry or dish. And just when you think that you can't be in any more of food heaven, we visit real coffee shops. And if that was not enough, we uncover authentic Italian cathedrals where hundreds of couples have felt their heartstrings tug.

Activity location

  • 480 Columbus Ave
    • 480 Columbus Avenue
    • 94133, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 480 Columbus Ave
    • 480 Columbus Avenue
    • 94133, San Francisco, California, United States

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Tour: Walking tour of San Francisco including Little Italy and North Beach

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
NZ$148.07 x 1 AdultNZ$148.07
Total
Price is NZ$148.07

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFocaccia sandwiches from Mario’s
  • What's includedWhat's includedDeli delights at Molinari delicatessen
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedCannoli from Stella Pastry
  • What's includedWhat's includedChocolate from Z Cioccolato
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Same day reservations available
  • ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
  • Vaccinations are not required on our tours; however, we highly recommend that you are vaccinated.
  • Vaccinations are not required on our tours; however, we highly recommend that you are vaccinated.

Activity itinerary

Little Italy (Pass by)
North Beach awakens your senses, from the cafes and restaurants, to the smell of fresh-baked bread in the air. Discover quaint shops with crafts and ceramics from around the world. Delve into North Beach life as you join family bakers kneading love into every loaf of bread. Just when you think you have reached food heaven, you'll come across coffee shops which roast fresh coffee beans daily. And if that was not enough, you will uncover authentic Italian cathedrals where hundreds of couples have felt their heartstrings tug!
Little Italy (Pass by)
And, as you taste everything from great coffee, truffles, breads, olive oil, speciality meats, and more, you'll learn how the food is made and what to look for back home. "Best Tour for 2011" - San Francisco Bay Guardian "Top 10 Walking Tours for Globetrotting Foodies - 2013" - Lonely Planet

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES480 Columbus Ave
    • 480 Columbus Avenue
    • 94133, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE480 Columbus Ave
    • 480 Columbus Avenue
    • 94133, San Francisco, California, United States

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Grace_W

Reviewed on Viator
17 Mar 2025
We were so lucky to have Brian as our tour guide on this comprehensive walking food tour of North Beach in SF. Firstly, we were the only folks in the group, and Brian was more than willing to add a few extra stops and colorful commentary along the way. So a planned 2 1/2 hour tour turned into 4 hours of history peppered with great conversation and unbelievable food. It’s hard to say which bite we loved most, but the Grilled Chicken sandwich #2 (on amazing focaccia from Liguria Bakery) at Mario’s Bohemian Cigar and Cafe was just incredible. It was one of the best things I ever ate. And that’s saying a lot considering just that day’s samplings; the cannoli from Stella’s, the sandwich from Molinari’s deli, the Peanut Butter Pie fudge from Z Cioccolate and the Margherita Pizza at Mona Lisa 3. Good thing we walked a lot! This tour was certainly worth the price of admission Shout out to Brian and his love of baseball too. That was right up Ralph’s Alley!
10.0 out of 10

Sian_L

Reviewed on Viator
17 Mar 2025
Brian was very knowledgeable. We have been on several food tours and this was definitely the most food we have ever been given.
10.0 out of 10

Barbara_G

Reviewed on Viator
16 Mar 2025
Take good walking shoes! Scott was a wealth of information and shows a love for the area. The food was wonderful.
10.0 out of 10

Anthony_F

Reviewed on Viator
9 Mar 2025
Scott was an excellent tour guide. Very informative and passionate. Very knowledgeable about the area and city.
10.0 out of 10

Lydia_G

Reviewed on Viator
4 Mar 2025
Delightful tour, Isabella, our guide, was great. She had such fun and interesting information about SF. The food part of the tour was soooo good! We even had a surprise stop, pasta that was wonderful. By 7:30 that night I was still full from the 10:30am tour!!!!!
10.0 out of 10

Melinda_H

Reviewed on Viator
1 Mar 2025
The food tour was great. Lots of great food so come hungry. Tour guide was a local and was great to hear all the history and see him interact with the locals.
10.0 out of 10

Robin_M

Reviewed on Viator
23 Feb 2025
The tour was educational and fun! Scott was a fabulous tour guide. He brought us to local places with local flavor and the food was delicious!
10.0 out of 10

Carol_H

Reviewed on Viator
18 Feb 2025
Learned so much history of SF and the Italian history of north beach. Sampled tasty food along the way. Scott was a great guide, very knowledgeable and entertaining and he is very much a part of the Italian community.
10.0 out of 10

Robert_M

Reviewed on Viator
28 Jan 2025
A lot of walking but good food. Our tour guide knew a lot of the history about the Italian area and the food.
10.0 out of 10

Deborah_h

Reviewed on Viator
18 Jan 2025
Andre was awesome! So much history of the area, cool little spots pointed out. Great tastes! Also so mindful of the locals, helping us not be an irritating tour group. Highly recommend!

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