San Francisco: Food + History + Art Tour

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San Francisco: Food + History + Art Tour

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 US$100.09  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 26, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 9 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Explore San Francisco's Mission District with our guided tour! Delight in authentic local eats, discover the city's rich history, and admire vibrant street art. Food included, Sundays only.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – we give you "real" food that's authentic to San Francisco and California, and tell you real history.


Food: The Mission District is renowned for having some of the best food in San Francisco. We take you on a tour of the best spots in the neighborhood, so you can have authentic SF food, such as Salvadorian pupusas, street tacos and Mexican tamales. As well as some of the most delicious chocolate you're ever tasted.


History: The neighborhood's Misión San Francisco de Asís is the birthplace of SF. We'll give you an overview of the city's history, from the dog days of the Spanish Empire, to being part of Mexico, to the Gold Rush era, through the Great Fire and up to today,


Art: The Mission District is arguably the best neighborhood for public murals. We'll visit the Balmy Alley Mural Project, as well as enjoying amazing street art like the Women's Building.


* Tour starts 12 noon, Sunday

* Food included

What You Get

3-4 food tastings included, each for about 20 minutes, for the equivalent of a normal 3 course meal.
We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
Tour Guide
Gratuities not included, because voluntary. If you enjoy tour please allow 15-20%.
Drinks are not included.

Good To Know

  • This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. Please book a private tour via our website if you have mobility issues.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by Real San Francisco Tours terms of service.
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

1

Mission District

The Mission District is one of the most lively and interesting neighborhoods in San Francisco.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Mission Street

Walk up this fascinating street and enjoy it's great food.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Balmy Alley Murals

Experience the great street art of the neighborhood. A local landmark is the Balmy Alley Murals.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Valencia Street

Valencia Street is full of independent shops, restaurants and cafes. We'll take you to the best spots.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Women's Building Mural

See this incredible mural, surrounding the historic 5 story building.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
6

Mission Dolores Park

End the tour at this beautiful city park. It's often a lovely place just to sit and enjoy the day.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

The Castro

Explore this fun and interesting neighborhood after the tour, which ends only 5 minutes walk away.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Elsy's Restaurant, Mission Street, San Francisco County California, United States, US, 94110

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The guide will be checking in guests outside Elsy's Restaurant, on Mission Street, San Francisco. Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
End Point

18th Street & Church Street, San Francisco County California, United States, US, 94114

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Tour ends at Mission Dolores Park, by the MUNI stop, 10 minutes walk from Castro Street.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Great tour, learn about murals!
September 12, 2025

Jamie was a great guide, with so many interesting facts and tidbits about the Mission and murals. Our group really enjoyed the tour and we had plenty of food for dinner!

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Your was very informative...
October 15, 2021

Your was very informative and we covered a solid amount of both areas in the timeslot. Guide (I think his name was Kevin) was very friendly and knowledgeable!

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Castro & Mission Nooks and Crannies
August 10, 2021

This was such an interesting deep dive into both the Castro and Mission neighborhoods, for which we luckily had an incredibly sunny warm summer day. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, having gr...read more

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Great afternoon activity
July 06, 2021

My wife and I did the Castro to the mission tour. We eat some great food and learnt some cool history. We'd definitely recommend the company to anyone visiting San Francisco. The guide was really n...read more

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