North Beach Food & History Walking Tour - Small Group Discount Tickets

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Overview

Join the behind the scenes of the first historical and food tour of North Beach. Enjoy tasting high local foods, see how these culinary delights are made, and learn about all the inside outs of the history of this vibrant neighborhood.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet you at Sentinel Building (Columbus Tower)

End Point

End point

We'll end our tour at the Stinking Rose

Language Offered

English-WRITTEN

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Flatiron Building
Our first stop will be at the distinctive copper green Columbus Tower building that was completed in 1907, currently home to Zoetrope film studio since 1972, co-founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas.
2. National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
Our second stop will be in the heart of San Francisco's historic North Beach district at Saint Francis of Assisi Church. Your guide will explain the story of the exquisite murals executed by the Italian fin-de-siècle painter and illustrator Luigi Brusatori vividly portrays the life of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Stella Pastry
Your tour continues with a delicious stop at Stella Pastry, where you will get the chance to taste the Biscotti or Cookie of the day w/coffee or espressoBrief. Our guide will take the opportunity to explain to you all the different baking techniques used to create the various products displayed in the Café.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Washington Square
While you are degusting the pasties and coffee of Stella Caffe, we will visit the surroundings of Washington Square where will talk about the history of the statues in the park our why we there are time capsules buried in the park!
Duration: 15 mins
5. Golden Boy Pizza
Our next stop will be at Golden Boy Pizza, where we will have the chance to grab a bite of one of the best pizza in town.
Duration: 15 mins
6. City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
Enjoy the inside of this store and learn about rich "beat generation", Jack Kerouac or Allen Ginsberg
Duration: 15 mins
7. Jack Kerouac Alley
Have your camera ready to take pictures of the Jack Kerouac Alley, with its well-known murals and gratifies
8. The Stinking Rose
Be ready for our last stop at the Stinking Rose, a Californian-based restaurant known for its love for garlic: "We season our garlic with food." Take the chance to taste any garlic delicious or chose a cocktail or a beer to finish this memorable tour
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Tea and coffee

Brunch

Alcoholic beverages

Exclusion

Tips (not included)

Hotel Pick up or drop off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Gray Line San Francisco

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