North Beach Food & History Walking Tour - Small Group
San Francisco, US
90% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 2 hours
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Small group experience
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Brunch included
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Alcoholic beverages included
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Coffee and/or tea included
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Available in English and Spanish
Explore North Beach's rich history and flavors on this small group food tour, featuring local delicacies and cultural insights.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Coffee and/or tea -
Brunch
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Alcoholic beverages
Excluded
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Tips -
Hotel pick up or drop off
Explore North Beach's rich history and flavors on this small group food tour, featuring local delicacies and cultural insights.
Highlights
- See how culinary delights are made
- Learn about the history of the vibrant neighborhood
- Visit famous locations like Columbus Tower and Jack Kerouac Alley
- Experience the love for garlic at the Stinking Rose restaurant
Meeting Point
We'll meet you at Sentinel Building (Columbus Tower)
916 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133 , United States
End Point
We'll end our tour at the Stinking Rose
325 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 , United States
What to expect
Flatiron Building
Our first stop will be at the distinctive copper green Columbus Tower building that was completed in 1907, currently home to Zoetrope film studio since 1972, co-founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas.
The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
Our second stop will be in the heart of San Francisco's historic North Beach district at Saint Francis of Assisi Church. Your guide will explain the story of the exquisite murals executed by the Italian fin-de-siècle painter and illustrator Luigi Brusatori vividly portrays the life of Saint Francis of Assisi.
15 minutes
Stella Pastry
Your tour continues with a delicious stop at Stella Pastry, where you will get the chance to taste the Biscotti or Cookie of the day w/coffee or espressoBrief. Our guide will take the opportunity to explain to you all the different baking techniques used to create the various products displayed in the Café.
15 minutes
Admission Included
Washington Square
While you are degusting the pasties and coffee of Stella Caffe, we will visit the surroundings of Washington Square where will talk about the history of the statues in the park our why we there are time capsules buried in the park!
15 minutes
Golden Boy Pizza
Our next stop will be at Golden Boy Pizza, where we will have the chance to grab a bite of one of the best pizza in town.
15 minutes
Admission Included
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
Enjoy the inside of this store and learn about rich "beat generation", Jack Kerouac or Allen Ginsberg
15 minutes
Admission Included
Jack Kerouac Alley
Have your camera ready to take pictures of the Jack Kerouac Alley, with its well-known murals and gratifies
The Stinking Rose
Be ready for our last stop at the Stinking Rose, a Californian-based restaurant known for its love for garlic: "We season our garlic with food." Take the chance to taste any garlic delicious or chose a cocktail or a beer to finish this memorable tour
15 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try the garlic dishes at Stinking Rose! -
Visit nearby City Lights Bookstore after.
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Stella Pastry offers amazing biscotti.
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Check out Washington Square Park's statues.
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Public transit is a great option nearby.
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