SF's North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour - Includes full meal, 3 hrs

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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English
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Discover San Francisco's North Beach on a 3-hour tour blending culinary delights and ghostly tales. Enjoy a full meal as you explore historic haunts and hear stories of the Gold Rush era.

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

Experience Details

Venture into the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach—lovingly dubbed ‘Little Italy.’ On this food and ghost tour, you’ll weave through a rich culinary landscape while delving into the spine-tingling tales that haunt this iconic district.


HIGHLIGHTS:

+ Full meal included

+ Unearth the chilling tales of the Gold Rush Era

+ See the cinematic history of the oldest restaurant in SF

+ Dive into the captivating history of pizza

+ Taste famed focaccia bread sandwiches at a bohemian gem

+ Hear stories of the Beatnik poets

+ Take a quick sojourn into Haunted Chinatown

+ Feel history come alive outside North Beach’s oldest bar

+ See where The Godfather was written

+ End on a sweet note with a renowned Italian dessert


We’ll walk through the neighborhood's hidden corners and explore North Beach's sinister past, local gems, and time-honored establishments.


Please note that this tour used to be all pizza, so some reviews might mention that, but we have diversified the menu since then.

What You Get

Dinner
We include a full meal and dessert
Contact us for drink packages

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

North Beach (Pass By)

A Stroll Through the Past: With a ghostly chill in the air, we’ll embark on a brisk historical walk through the neighborhood’s hidden corners. Along this path, we’ll peel back the layers of North Beach’s sinister past that still haunt its streets today.
1

San Remo Hotel

Our gourmet ghost tour starts with a haunted visit to the San Remo Hotel’s restaurant, the area’s oldest and eeries restaurant. Here, we discuss the resident ghosts while sampling the Italian fair.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Washington Square

Our next destination is the iconic Washington Square Park, where we’ll taste focaccia bread sandwiches at a beloved bohemian gem.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Saloon (Pass By)

We stop outside North Beach’s most venerable landmark, the Saloon. This time-honored establishment traces back to the 1800s with stories of kidnapped sailors not to be missed. Note of caution: 21+ and older to enter.
3

Il Casaro Pizzeria

Here, we don’t just savor slices; we delve into the cheesy history of pizza, offering a delightful and tasty interlude. Our most lighthearted stop of the evening.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Condor Club (Pass By)

Here, we learn a more modern ghost tale, ripped from the headlines in the 1980's.
4

Chinatown

Full, we embark on a short journey to mysterious Chinatown. We’ll explore additional haunted locations in its labyrinth of streets.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

City Lights Booksellers (Pass By)

Here we learn stories of the famous poets who walked the streets of North Beach including Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
5

Caffe Trieste

Our haunting journey culminates with a dessert stop at a local watering hole renowned for its ties to the Beatnik era. Note our dessert location is subject to change.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

San Remo Hotel, Mason Street, San Francisco County California, United States, US, 94133

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End Point

Caffe Trieste, Vallejo Street, San Francisco County California, United States, US, 94133

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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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What People Are Saying
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Best Food Tour In San Fransisco
May 12, 2025
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First, I was on a solo trip and received an email to see if I still wanted to attend. Very impressive. This trip was filled with fantastic food, stories, extra stops, and great learning through con...read more

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Good Food, Good Spirits
April 11, 2025
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We had Robert as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the various ghosts too, of course. The food was wonderful. I was surprised at how much I ate without fee...read more

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A hauntingly fun time!!!
March 26, 2025
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The Gourmet Ghost tour was a delight! Even as a SF Native and Bay Area history buff, I was amazed by how much I learned on this tour! Great food, sights, and stories. Our guide, Marcy, was top not...read more

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Hauntingly Good Time in North Beach
March 22, 2025
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As a born-and-raised San Franciscan, I was surprised by how much I didn't know about the ghostly legends in the city. The Gourmet Ghost Tour with Stretchy Pants Food Tours was a blast with friends!...read more

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A Night in North Beach
March 22, 2025
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I had a blast! I'm an SF native and even I learned a ton of new info. Our guide, Marcy, did an amazing job. She was fun, knowledgeable and very interactive. The food was buona buona 😋. I would do ...read more

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