San Francisco History, Cocktail/Mocktail, Walking Guided Tour

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Summary
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English
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Join our 2.5-hour journey through San Francisco's vibrant cocktail scene and rich history. Visit iconic bars, learn from skilled bartenders, and uncover hidden stories with a local expert.

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

Experience Details

Our intimate, curated cocktail and mocktail walking tours offer a variety of experiences! Spend 2.5 hours exploring 3 San Francisco cocktail bars and mocktail gems, savoring bites, and delving into local history with a knowledgeable local host. Hear from bartenders and learn about forgotten San Francisco history. Stop at at least 1 iconic landmark, such as the Transamerica Pyramid, Cable Car, or Dragon's Gate. Great for beverage lovers, history buffs, city explorers. General admission is capped at 6 people to ensure an exclusive and intimate experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the local culture and history. The tour covers up to 1 mile with no steep San Francisco hills! You are welcome to substitute beer and wine instead of a cocktail.


What You Get

Snacks
Delicious Bites (sample: fries, street corn dip, chicken bites, pigs in-a-blanket, popcorn)
Gratuities at food and beverage stops
Alcoholic beverages
3 Cocktails/Mocktails Included (OK to substitute beer & wine)
Optional guide/host gratuity

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 21+ Over Only

What You’ll Experience

1

Transamerica Pyramid

Host meeting point with plenty of photo opportunities!
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Financial District

Walk to cocktail gem #1. Along the way, the host will go over untold history. Once we arrive at cocktail gem #1, you'll be guided through the menu and selections. Your taste buds are encouraged to try new flavors! Cocktail gems visited will vary for each tour as we partner with locations to ensure the best experience possible!
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

California Street

Discover the iconic Cable Cars along one of the renowned Cable Car routes! The host will pause at one of the routes and review a lesser-known story.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

SoMa

Walk to cocktail gem #2. Some tours may include a stop in the SoMa district at cocktail gem #2, but no two tours are alike. Delicious bites will be served at one of the gems. Some tours may stop at one of the iconic landmarks when passing Chinatown and briefly exploring its rich history.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Union Square

The last cocktail gem will be at one of the many tasty establishments off the square (never on). We'll typically end within four blocks of Union Square in any of the following districts: Union Square, Financial District, or SoMa.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Transamerica Pyramid, Montgomery Street, San Francisco County California, United States, US, 94111

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Transamerica Pyramid (Corner of 600 Montgomery St & Clay St). The host will be at the circular wooden bench surrounding the plants.
End Point

Union Square, San Francisco County California, United States, US

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The tour will conclude within four blocks of Union Square at a nearby cocktail bar.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Do it! Great experience!
March 01, 2025
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Excellent! What a great personal tour of San Francisco, very knowledgeable guide and great cocktail bars we would never have found on our own, some fab history stories. Highly recommended :)

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From Skeptic to Believer: This Cocktail Tour Exceeded All Expectations!
November 18, 2024
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I had an unforgettable experience on the cocktail tour! The cocktails and mocktails were exceptional. As someone who has lived in SF for over a decade, I've seen the pandemic force many bars to clo...read more

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Earliest available date: August 15, 2025
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