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Overview
This tour is a feast for the senses, both for flavor and art. The city boasts over 400 murals, most of them in the Mission District. And then there's the food. The Mission is one of the country's top culinary neighborhoods. We stop at small, family-owned spots serving authentic recipes — like La Palma Mexitessen, the oldest Latino-owned business in the Mission, pressing fresh tortillas since 1953. As you walk with your guide, you'll fill your camera roll with street art at places like Balmy Alley, featuring dozens of murals created across decades. And you'll fill your plate at our handpicked restaurants, sampling the breadth of local flavors, from champurrado to street-style tacos to the famed Mission burrito at El Farolito. You'll also hear the stories behind the art and the food as only a local can tell them. Come hungry — the Mission never disappoints.
Meeting and Pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Justice for Sean Monterrosa mural on the northeast corner of 24th Street and South Van Ness Avenue. They will be holding an ExperienceFirst sign. The address is 3198 24th St, San Francisco.
End Point
This tour ends at El Farolito, 2950 24th St
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Taqueria Vallarta
2. Balmy Alley Murals
3. Precita Eyes Muralists Studio
4. La Palma Mexicatessen
5. The menu here draws on the Mission's layered heritage, with Mexican and Salvadorean flavors. Your guide will introduce you to champurrado, a warming Mexican hot chocolate made with corn masa and cinnamon that's been part of Mission life for as long as the neighborhood has been a hub for Latino culture.
6. You can't leave the Mission without having a burrito. Considered by those in the know to be the best burritos in San Francisco, El Farolito got its start on Mission Street in the early 1980s and has been a favorite since. You'll dig into a burrito stuffed with your choice of meat, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and fresh avocado.
Inclusion
Professional English-speaking San Francisco tour guide
2-hour guided tour
Insider tips on hidden gems and food spots
Food and drinks at selected restaurants
Exclusion
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions so we can do our best to accommodate.
Food and non-alcoholic drinks like soda and bottled water are included at each of our stops.
This tour covers just under a mile. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking.
There is metered parking along the street throughout the area. The nearest off-street parking is at the Mission Bartlett Garage (3255 21st St.).
Reviews
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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