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The 15 Best Food Tours in San Francisco

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Sourdough, dim sum, Mission burritos and a lot of walking between them. These 15 walk North Beach, Chinatown and the Mission, priced by the number of tastings, timed, and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings - The Golden Gate Bridge sets the tone
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Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

1.Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,543 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Our pick

Ride from San Francisco in a minivan limited to 13 people, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, taste at three boutique Sonoma wineries, and stop in Sonoma Plaza for lunch. Guides such as Anthony, Marc, Paul, and Nino add local history, wine insight, and plenty of humor. Sausalito is the final scenic stop.

“This is a great way to go to a few wineries safely while enjoying a day with others! The tour guide was fun and informative. The itinerary was perfect with a good variety of winery types. We even purchased a case. We would definitely recommend this as well as do it again.”

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Chinatown & North BeachLittle Italy: 7 Tastings & History - Chinatown starts with dim sum and tea
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Chinatown & North BeachLittle Italy: 7 Tastings & History

2.Chinatown & North BeachLittle Italy: 7 Tastings & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,070 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about four hours walking from Chinatown’s Dragon Gate to North Beach, with dim sum, tea, a Chinese meal, chocolate, cannoli, pizza, and local stories along the way. Guides may include Brian, Isabella, Andre, Andrea, or Scott. Expect generous portions, hills, and a small group capped at 15.

“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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San Francisco Authentic Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorites Dishes - Murals, Victorian Homes, and the Mission’s Many Chapters
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San Francisco Authentic Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorites Dishes

3.San Francisco Authentic Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorites Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 852 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Walk San Francisco’s Mission District with a guide such as Zachary, Dara, or Mark, stopping for a Mission burrito, pan dulce, Italian food, clam chowder, and a secret dish. Expect about three and a half hours of walking, generous portions, neighborhood stories, and a small group of 12 or fewer.

“Zachary was an amazing tour guide! Full of wonderful history, recommendations on food/places to eat, his timing of ordering the food & eating during our tour was impeccable, loved that we didn’t feel rushed and we even picnicked in the park to enjoy our last treats. It was a great tour! Highly recommend Zachary!”

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San Francisco: Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings - Starting at Fisherman’s Wharf and heading north
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San Francisco: Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings

4.Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 409 reviews · 330 minutes - 1 day · from $109

Spend a half day crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, passing through Sausalito, and visiting two Napa or Sonoma wineries. You will tour a barrel room, taste 3 to 5 wines at each stop, and hear local stories from guides such as James, Grady, or George. Bring snacks because lunch is not included.

“It was a great experience and really great tour . The wineries were really nice, with something for everyone. People were very hospitable: the customer service was was stood out. The driver was knowledgeable and made sure we knew the times to come back to the bus. It’s a great experience for anyone who enjoys wine and beautiful views.”

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Muir Woods & Wine Tour: Redwoods & Tastings at 3 Wineries - Walking beneath the giant trees at Muir Woods
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Muir Woods & Wine Tour: Redwoods & Tastings at 3 Wineries

5.Muir Woods & Wine Tour: Redwoods & Tastings at 3 Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 278 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend a full day crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, walking among 250-foot redwoods in Muir Woods, and tasting California wine in Sonoma and Napa. Small groups of up to 13 ride with guides such as Sam, Noah, Lisa, or Jed. Muir Woods admission and meals cost extra.

“It was perfect day and perfect balance of nature and the vineyard was an epic experience truly felt like a VIP”

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San Francisco: Napa Valley Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings - What the first winery adds to the day
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San Francisco: Napa Valley Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings

6.Napa Valley Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 274 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Ride from San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge to two Napa wineries, with 3 to 5 tastings at each. Guides such as James, Grady, and Patrick add local color, while visits may include Madonna Estate, Ru Vango, or Backstage Winery. The trip includes Big Bus sightseeing passes, but no food.

“Amazing experience. Wonderful guide and transportation then excellent wine tastings. Lots of fun & frivolities”

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San Francisco: Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour - Markets, produce, and the everyday side of Chinatown
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San Francisco: Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

7.Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 265 reviews · 3 hours · from $84Best value

Spend three hours walking San Francisco Chinatown with an English-speaking guide such as Brian, Scott, Isabella, or Andre. Taste dim sum, pastries, tea, fortune cookies, and more while visiting food markets, tea shops, alleys, a Buddhist temple, and historic storefronts.

“Great overview. Plan to come back to several places as pace is quick. Definitely worth it!”

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San Francisco: Sonoma Wine Country Tour with Tastings - Hotel pickup and the ride across the Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco: Sonoma Wine Country Tour with Tastings

8.Sonoma Wine Country Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 9 hours · from $189

Spend nine hours with a small group of up to 13 people, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to three Sonoma boutique wineries. Guides such as Anthony, Marc, Paul, and Nick add local stories, wine basics, and flexible stops. Tastings and hotel pickup are included, but lunch and the optional Sausalito ferry cost extra.

“Our guide Paul has the best attitude!! Great energy and conversation.”

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San Francisco: North Beach and Little Italy Food Tour - Coffee, chocolate, and the first sweet stops
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San Francisco: North Beach and Little Italy Food Tour

9.North Beach and Little Italy Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 188 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Walk seven to eight flat blocks through San Francisco’s North Beach and Little Italy with guides such as Brian or Isabella. Expect generous tastings of coffee, pastries, chocolate, bread, sandwiches, olive oil, Italian specialties, and pizza, plus stories about local churches, shops, theaters, and family businesses.

“Our tour guide Brian was very knowledgeable and made it so fun! He definitely knew the neighborhood and had so many great stories - the food was great and the businesses definitely respected him as well - seems he knew everyone!”

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Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert - What the guide adds beyond the food
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Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Walk 1.5 miles through San Francisco’s Mission District with a small group of up to 12. Your guide leads you to four changing food stops for two appetizers, an entrée, dessert, and stories about Latino culture, chefs, murals, and local businesses. Guides have included Daniel, Kayla, Zev, Corinne, and Ben.

“This was my absolute favorite adventure in San Fran. I'm a huge foodie and love my drinks. It was delicious and so much fun! Madeline was so enthusiastic and really seemed to enjoy herself right along with the group. Fantastic time.”

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Sonoma Wine Tour with 2 Tastings Included Small-Group Half Day - Homewood Winery brings a more personal first tasting
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Sonoma Wine Tour with 2 Tastings Included Small-Group Half Day

11.Sonoma Wine Tour with 2 Tastings Included Small-Group Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Spend about six and a half hours traveling from San Francisco to Sonoma in a group of up to 14. You’ll stop for Golden Gate Bridge photos, taste at two wineries such as Homewood and Jacuzzi, and have an hour in Sonoma Plaza. Guides including Jerry, Randy, and Ulrich are praised for local stories and friendly service.

“We had a nice history tour of San Francisco with our tour guide Joe then went to the outlook of the Golden Gate Bridge for pictures and then really enjoyed the small winery tasting at the boutique winery’s an overall great experience”

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Exclusive North Beach Food Tour in San Francisco - Starting near Jackson Square
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Exclusive North Beach Food Tour in San Francisco

12.Exclusive North Beach Food Tour in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Walk North Beach for three hours with a guide such as Nikki, Nicole, or Margherita, stopping at local restaurants and shops for a progressive meal. Expect cioppino or another appetizer, cheese, wood-fired pizza or eggplant Parmesan, and cannoli or gelato, with easy walking and a group capped at 12.

“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 tour which never happened.”

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SF's Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour - Includes full meal, 3hr - Fortune cookies at Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
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SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend three hours eating through San Francisco Chinatown with a small group and local guide. Try dim sum, fortune cookies, bubble tea, pastries, Cantonese dishes, and a lively tea tasting. Guides such as Jacob, Robert, Robin, and Dale bring different personalities to the food and neighborhood stories.

“Come hungry and willing to try new things! Lots of different flavors and interesting facts about Chinatown.”

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San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz - Inside the Ferry Building Marketplace
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San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Start at 10 a.m. with a 90-minute Ferry Building food tour led by a local food professional, then walk to Pier 33 for the ferry to Alcatraz. Sample cheese, bread, chocolates, pastries, spring rolls, and more before exploring the prison at your own pace.

“Thanks go to Karen, our culinary guide, for the great tour of the Ferry Building. The history of the building was interesting so happy it survived all the fires and earthquakes not to mention city planning. Its a great space! The information provided on each food vendor was wonderful, and Karen provided great backdrop in food history in the area and how its influence has spread across the country and beyond. The food we tasted was delicious were definitely headed back for meals and the Farmers Market. Alcatraz was as expected. The combo tour worked really well because we could walk off some of the food from earlier! The audio…”

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San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour - Portsmouth Square and the story beneath the streets
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San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

15.San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start at 10 a.m. on Grant Avenue for a three-hour Chinatown walk with guides such as Jinny, Michael, Ted, and Spud. Expect five generous tastings, temple and neighborhood history, fortune cookies, dumplings, dim sum, barbecue pork buns, noodles, and egg tarts.

“The food was delicious and plentiful. We learned a lot about Chinatown and some of the local buildings and temples. Loved the fortune cookie company tour.”

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