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Little Italy Walking Tour in San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA
$86
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Overview
The Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour offers a unique blend of culture and cuisine in San Francisco. This tour is perfect for food lovers seeking to experience the vibrant atmosphere of North Beach, San Francisco's own Little Italy.
- 🍰 Stroll through cafes and bakeries, enjoying the aroma of fresh-baked pastries.
- 🏪 Discover quaint shops filled with incredible crafts and ceramics.
- 👩🍳 Join family artisans as they craft delicious pastries and dishes.
- ☕ Visit real coffee shops to indulge in authentic beverages.
- ⛪ Explore authentic Italian cathedrals that hold romantic significance for many couples.
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Tour
Tour: Walking tour of San Francisco including Little Italy and North Beach
Tour: Walking tour of San Francisco including Little Italy and North Beach
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Taste samples from the old-school Molinari Delicatessen, a beloved North Beach staple since 1896.
- Explore with a local guide from a trusted SF company and uncover the city’s hidden gems.
- Savor North Beach – All Food & Non-Alcoholic Drinks Included
- Feel like you're in Italy as you sip a fresh cappuccino or espresso in the heart of North Beach.
- Bite into a fresh cannoli from Stella Pastry, which has been making cannoli since 1942
- Enjoy fresh focaccia sandwiches from Mario’s, a longtime neighborhood favorite in North Beach.
- Relax with a slice of pizza a local favorite in the heart of North Beach.
- Indulge in Award-Winning Chocolate from Z. Cioccolato – One of America’s Top Chocolatiers
- Savor local Italian specialties like arancini, deli favorites, and more beloved North Beach bites.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
We meet at the corner at of Columbus Avenue and Green Street at 480 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 (the same corner as the BMO Bank\Bank of the West). It is across the street from the Bank of America. Please arrive on time, we will not be able to accommodate late arrivals.
Return details
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Little ItalyStart 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.
- And, as you taste everything from great coffee, truffles, breads, olive oil, specialty 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 (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! (pass by)
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Little ItalyWalk 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 Bookstore, the Beat Museum, and Vesuvio Cafe.
- The historic "Italian Cathedral" of the West where Joe DiMaggio was photographed after his wedding. (pass by)
- The center of North Beach life, perfect for people-watching and local history. (pass by)
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Z. CioccolatoStop 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 picks and shop favorites.
- Visible atop Telegraph Hill throughout much of the North Beach walk. (pass by)
- Legendary independent bookstore and publisher at the heart of the Beat Generation movement. (pass by)
- A vibrant, mural-filled alley connecting North Beach and Chinatown. (pass by)
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Molinari DelicatessenVisit 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.
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Expect Italian food favorites During this portion of the North Beach walking tour, experience the friendliness of this neighborhood through its rich and delectable foods. Expect samples from arancini, pastries, North Beach family specialties, and of course local pizza.
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Little Italy Walking Tour in San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA
$86
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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