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North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavour

By Local Tastes of the City Tours
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Free cancellation available
Price is €76 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Activity location

  • Little Italy
    • 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
Price details
€75.54 x 1 Adult€75.54
Total
Price is €75.54

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Savour local Italian specialities like arancini, deli favourites, and more beloved North Beach bites.
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    Indulge in Award-Winning Chocolate from Z. Cioccolato – One of America’s Top Chocolatiers
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    Relax with a slice of pizza a local favourite in the heart of North Beach.
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    Enjoy fresh focaccia sandwiches from Mario’s, a longtime area favourite in North Beach.
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    Bite into a fresh cannoli from Stella Pastry, which has been making cannoli since 1942
  • Inclusions
    Feel like you're in Italy as you sip a fresh cappuccino or espresso in the heart of North Beach.
  • Inclusions
    Savour North Beach – All Food & Non-Alcoholic Drinks Included
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    Explore with a local guide from a trusted SF company and uncover the city’s hidden gems.
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    Taste samples from the old-school Molinari Delicatessen, a beloved North Beach staple since 1896.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Hotel 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
    • We cannot accommodate nut allergies
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • 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 itinerary

Little Italy

  • 15m
Start fresh with a cappuccino or espresso Begin your North Beach food and walking tour with an espresso, cappuccino, or tea. Your guide gets you acquainted with what's in store as you sip a freshly roasted cup of your choice.

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

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

  • 30m
Walk in the footsteps of the Beat generation North Beach hums with history of the Beatnik movement. Hear stories of Jack Kerouac, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Allen Ginsberg and their time here. San Francisco Chronicle columnist, Herb Caen, coined the term "Beatnik" back in 1958 to describe the group of artists, poets, musicians, and writers who claimed North Beach as their home. Expect to pass City Lights Bookshop, the Beat Museum, and Vesuvio Cafe.

SS. Peter and Paul Church (Pass by)

The historic "Italian Cathedral" of the West where Joe DiMaggio was photographed after his wedding.

Washington Square (Pass by)

The centre of North Beach life, perfect for people-watching and local history.

Z. Cioccolato

  • 20m
Stop at one of the best chocolate shops in the United States Another highlight: a stop at the acclaimed Z. Cioccolato on Columbus Avenue for decadent chocolates. Their fudge has been featured on the Cooking Channel. Expect a special sampling of popular choices and shop favourites.

Coit Tower (Pass by)

Visible atop Telegraph Hill throughout much of the North Beach walk.

City Lights Booksellers (Pass by)

Legendary independent bookshop and publisher at the heart of the Beat Generation movement.

Jack Kerouac Alley (Pass by)

A vibrant, mural-filled alley connecting North Beach and Chinatown.

Molinari Delicatessen

  • 30m
Visit two of San Francisco's oldest eateries On this tour, you get to visit two food institutions, Stella Pastry and Molinari Delicatessen, both located in the heart of North Beach. Expect generous samples of cannolis, deli meats, olives, and more. Both are owned and operated by the families to this day.

Steps of Rome Trattoria

  • 30m
Expect Italian food favourites During this portion of the North Beach walking tour, experience the friendliness of this area through its rich and delectable foods. Expect samples from arancini, pastries, North Beach family specialities, and of course local pizza.

Location

Activity location

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    Little Italy
    • San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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