The Real Taste of San Francisco

A TRUE local’s perspective

Many of our guides grew up in the very neighborhoods they share with you. ALL of our guides are true locals who love to share this great city with all who visit.

Every tour is ‘Food plus’

Some have called them neighborhood tours disguised as food tours. But can the two ever be separate? History, food, people-it’s all intertwined, and we’ll do it all.

A TRUE local’s perspective

Many of our guides grew up in the very neighborhoods they share with you. ALL of our guides are true locals who love to share this great city with all who visit.

Every tour is ‘Food plus’

Some have called them neighborhood tours disguised as food tours. But can the two ever be separate? History, food, people-it’s all intertwined, and we’ll do it all.

About Us

Our San Francisco food tours not only serve up a delicious sampling of food and drink, they are also a great introduction to some of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods. You will see North Beach (Little Italy) with guides from the neighborhood. Just like us, they are from San Francisco. You will see North Beach (Little Italy) in a way only a local can.

Our tea tastings will open your eyes to new experiences, as we see the places that have enamored locals for years, from fortune cookies to local markets. You'll explore the culinary and neighborhood traditions with expert guides whose personal experiences will allow you to experience Chinatown as a San Franciscan.

Walking Tours

Why Tastes of the City Tours

  • We're True Locals, We're From Here
  • Voted Best City Tour For Three Years
  • Top 10 Walking Tours For Globetrotting Foodies (Lonely Planet)
  • Tours Everyday and Same Day Reservations
  • Experience the Foods and Neighborhood Places that San Franciscans Love
  • The Best Way to See North Beach (Little Italy) and Chinatown

What is a San Francisco Food Tour?

Our San Francisco Food Tours take you into the heart of a San Francisco neighborhood. For example, in North Beach (Little Italy) our local guides explore the neighborhood, in which they live, through the food. From local coffee shops to local chocolatiers, to families who have been making pastries and salami for over a hundred years, as well as pizza makers, which natives have been savoring for years, you'll come away as enamored by San Francisco as we are. We meet in easy-to-find locations in Chinatown and North Beach. Come hungry! All food and drink is included on your food tour.

Walking Tours