Little Italy Tour: San Francisco's Culinary Delight

Embark on a culinary adventure through San Francisco’s Little Italy and North Beach. Indulge in delicious cuisine, explore charming shops, and experience the rich culture of this vibrant neighborhood.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Little Italy - 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…
What's Included
  • Cannoli from Stella Pastry
  • Focaccia sandwiches from Mario’s
  • Deli delights at Molinari delicatessen
  • Chocolate from Z Cioccolato
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Designed for culinary enthusiasts, the Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour offers a taste of San Francisco’s cultural and gastronomic melting pot. Take a leisurely walk through the coffee shops and bakeries that permeate North Beach, San Francisco’s unique Little Italy.
Ranked among the top 15 foodie tours in the United States by U.S. News and…

Location
480 Columbus Ave
Columbus Avenue
We meet at the corner at of Columbus Avenue and Green Street at 480 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 (the same corner as the BMO Bank\Bank of the West). It is across the street from the Bank of America. Please arrive on time, we will not be able to accommodate late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C0llettec
Feb 5, 2025
Superb tour - Scott was a brilliant guide. He shared fantastic insight into the Italian area with clarity and enthusiasm. The food and ice cream stops at local places as superb. This is an absolute MUST tour in the wonderful San Francisco. Thank you Scott. It was a pleasure to meet you.
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Robert_m
Jan 28, 2025
Good talk and good food. - A lot of walking but good food. Our tour guide knew a lot of the history about the Italian area and the food.
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Deborah_h
Jan 18, 2025
Awesome - 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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Maryrq8457mw
Jan 13, 2025
An Educational and Engaging North Beach Tasting Tour - As locals, we were amazed by how much we learned about the rich history of North Beach. The tour was made exceptional by the knowledge and passion of Scott L., who loves the city, and its history, and knows all the best spots—along with the locals who make the area so special. It was a fantastic reminder of how great our city truly is. Thanks for an unforgettable experience!
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Megan_s
Dec 27, 2024
Our guide was absolutely fantastic! Highly recommended! - Our guide was absolutely fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and personable and made the tour very special and entertaining. We had a great time, a lot of fun, and learned a lot. The tour is perfect for both locals and tourists. Highly recommended!
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Karenbv5134gl
Dec 17, 2024
Fabulous North Beach tour! - Andre was a fabulous tour guide. So knowledgeable about North Beach and surrounding area. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the food! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience North Beach.
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Atessa_y
Nov 28, 2024
Amazing!!! - We saw and learned so much! This was so much more than a food tour. Highly recommended!! Andre was the BEST
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Monica_b
Nov 17, 2024
Local Surprise! - Being a local, we absolutely loved this tour. Scott was very knowledgeable and a fun tour guide. Would definitely recommend this tour. Food was fantastic.
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Brittany_w
Nov 11, 2024
Definitely recommend - The food was absolutely delicious and our guide was wonderful! Got to see so much and the places we went had stories to tell. 😁
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Elizabeth_b
Dec 2, 2024
Italian Food - It was fun and there was a lot to see. We went the day after Thanksgiving and many places were close or opening late. We did go back the next day to have a second sandwich at the deli because we couldn’t stop thinking about the mozzarella and pesto sauce. Very good food!
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