SIDEWALK FOOD TOURS®
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco Food Tours
Five delicious tastings. Three unforgettable neighborhoods. One local’s perspective.
EAT LIKE A LOCAL: SAN FRANCISCO FOOD TOURS SINCE 2013
Sidewalk Food Tours has been walking and eating its way through San Francisco since 2013. Our small-group public food tours explore three neighborhoods with very different stories to tell: the Mission District, Chinatown and North Beach. Each tour packs five tastings into three hours, with the history, architecture and characters of the neighborhood served up in between.
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Private & Corporate Food Tours in San Francisco
We also offer private food tours in San Francisco for groups of all sizes, from family and friends to corporate teams looking for a fun and memorable team-building activity. We can accommodate small private groups as well as large corporate events with 150+ guests, making our tours a great option for company outings, off-sites and corporate events.
Meet Our San Francisco Food Tour Guides
Every tour is led by a local who lives here. Spud spent nearly 20 years in the Travel section of the San Francisco Chronicle and has lived in the Mission for almost 30 years. Catherine is a Master Sommelier and wine author. Michael is a food explorer and historian who has called the Excelsior home since 1994. Jinny, Ted and Kenric each bring decades of Bay Area life to their tours. Meet the whole San Francisco team.
Which San Francisco Food Tour Is Right for You?
Three neighborhoods. Three delicious ways to explore San Francisco. Choose the flavors and atmosphere that appeal to you most.
North Beach
- Best for
- Italian food lovers and classic San Francisco charm
- Food highlights
- Italian sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and gelato
- Along the way
- Italian heritage, Beat Generation stories, and charming side streets
Chinatown
- Best for
- Chinese cuisine and cultural discovery
- Food highlights
- Dumplings, dim sum, barbecue pork buns, and egg tarts
- Along the way
- Historic alleyways, Chinese-American history, and food traditions
Mission District
- Best for
- Latin American flavors and colorful neighborhood culture
- Food highlights
- Tacos, arepas, empanadas, and pastries
- Along the way
- Vibrant murals, Latino heritage, and neighborhood stories
Every public tour includes five generous food tastings, enough for lunch, and approximately three hours with a knowledgeable local guide.
Restaurants and tastings may vary.
What You Can Expect
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Easy Walking • All Ages Welcome
Under one mile at a relaxed pace, with frequent stops—ideal for families, friends, couples, and groups.
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Most Tastings Seated Indoors
Sit down inside restaurants at most food stops, with time to relax and enjoy each tasting.
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Five Generous Food Tastings
Enjoy substantial tastings from locally owned restaurants and bakeries—enough for a satisfying lunch.
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Dietary-Friendly Options
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free substitutions are available at every public-tour food stop with advance notice. Contact us about other allergies.
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Flexible Rescheduling & Gift Card Credits
Plans change. Rescheduling options and gift card credits that never expire are available. Advance-notice requirements and fees may apply.
Sidewalk Food Tours · San Francisco
Why Explore San Francisco With Us?
- 1313 Years in San FranciscoSharing local food and stories since 2013.Our story →
- Loved by Our GuestsSee what guests say about their neighborhood tours.Read reviews →
- Guided by SF LocalsMeet the people who bring each neighborhood to life.Meet our guides →
- A Full Meal, Easy PaceFive generous tastings. Under one mile; mostly seated.Tour FAQs →
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GET TO KNOW SIDEWALK FOOD TOURS
San Francisco Food Tours Since 2013
Sidewalk Food Tours has been leading walking food tours in San Francisco since 2013, exploring the Mission District, Chinatown, and North Beach—San Francisco’s Little Italy. Founded in New York City in 2011, we bring 15 years of experience creating neighborhood food tours to every experience.
We tell the story of a neighborhood through its food and the people who prepare it. Our tours combine generous tastings from carefully selected local restaurants with stories about the history, culture, architecture, and food traditions that make each neighborhood unique.
Our knowledgeable local guides know San Francisco beyond the usual tourist highlights—some have lived in the neighborhoods we explore for decades. Most importantly, we believe food brings people together, whether you’re exploring with family, friends, coworkers, or people you’ve just met.
Come hungry. Leave with a taste of San Francisco and a deeper connection to the neighborhood.
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