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

San Francisco, US
93% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (90 reviews)

Highlights

  • Culinary journey through San Francisco's famous Ferry Building
  • Sample local, seasonally grown food products
  • Revered shops and tempting array of sweet treats
  • Engaging guide and knowledge of food industry
  • Includes history of stunning waterfront building.

Meeting Point

We will meet in front of the historic steps in the front of the ferry building, under the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a canvas tote with Edible Excursions printed on it.

Meeting point

San Francisco, CA 94111 , United States

End point

End Point

We will meet in front of the historic steps in the front of the ferry building, under the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a canvas tote with Edible Excursions printed on it.

Meeting point

San Francisco, CA 94111 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Embarcadero Farmer's Market

Dating back to 1898, San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building is a transportation hub and a landmark location for the Bay Area’s best food artisans, boasting three weekly farmers’ markets and dozens of nationally-acclaimed vendors and restaurants patronized by over 300 of the City's best chefs and restaurants.

Duration 25 minutes
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Ferry Building Marketplace

Join the original Ferry Building Tour established in 2004 with a food industry professional as your knowledgable and engaged guide. Guests will sample handmade chocolate confections from Recchiuti and French macarons from Miette, named one of the top ten pastry shops in the world by Conde Nast Traveller. An offshoot of the high-end Slanted Door, Out the Door’s legendary Vietnamese spring rolls are a crowd favorite. Award-winning Mt. Tam cheese from Cowgirl Creamery, paired with sweet and sour loaves from Berkeley’s Acme Bread are always a hit. Additional stops may include Chez Panisse-inspired Japanese delicatessen, Delica, Humphry Slocombe, or Frog Hollow farms organic fruit stand.

Duration 45 minutes
3

Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market

This tour also includes the history of the stunning waterfront building, and it's an ideal choice for guests with limited mobility or who don't want a lot of walking. With pre-arrangement, we can arrange for any special dietary needs.

Duration 5 minutes

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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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Please advise any specific dietary requirements in the "Special Requirements" box at time of booking
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    All food tastings are subject to change depending on availability
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    Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Provided by Edible Excursions

What our experts say

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    Visit the Farmers Market on a Tuesday.
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    Try the famous Vietnamese spring rolls.
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    Check out nearby restaurants for lunch.
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    Bring your own reusable bag for goodies.
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    Enjoy views of the Bay while sampling.

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