Berkeley Food & Counter Culture Tour
Berkeley Food & Counter Culture Tour
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Explore Berkeley’s rich culinary history and political past. Enjoy iconic eateries, historic sites, and local culture on a walking tour through the city’s delectable and influential landmarks.
10 öğün bağışlayacaktır
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This walking tour reveals Berkeley as the unsung powerhouse of American food and modern politics.
We begin in the North Shattuck neighborhood (formerly the Gourmet Ghetto), where culinary revolutions happened simultaneously. You'll discover how Alfred Peet birthed specialty coffee, the Cheese Board Collective popularized the French baguette, and Alice Waters pioneered farm-to-table dining at Chez Panisse. The tour features five distinct food stops, including the Cheese Board’s cult-favorite vegetarian pizza and Gregoire's famous potato puffs.
Next, we explore the UC Berkeley campus, passing through the world’s densest grove of Tasmanian Blue Gum Eucalyptus. We'll admire the towering Campanile and architecture. We'll stand by the Mario Savio Steps and learn how this became the epicenter of the 1964 Free Speech Movement.
Finally, we head down Telegraph Avenue and grab a sweet treat as we walk by Rasputin & Amoeba Records before concluding at People's Park, a famous protest site.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Buluşma ve Alma
Buluşma Noktası1475 Shattuck Ave., Shattuck Avenue, Alameda County California, United States, US, 94709
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Son Nokta2455 Telegraph Ave, Telegraph Avenue, Alameda County California, United States, US, 94704
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So cool getting to play tourist in my own city! Thanks for showing me new places to try!
We had a great time walking in and around the campus on a beautiful sunny day. There's actually a lot to Berkeley other than the school. Since the campus is so diverse the food picks were innovativ...daha fazla oku
This was a disappointing tour. I was starving at the end of it. One of the main stops, Cheeseboard Pizza, was closed for a week. Did the guide not do his homework? Worse, there was no alternate pl...daha fazla oku
I loved this tour! I've lived in Berkeley for 20 years & this tour was a really great way to get to know the city even more. The guide was knowledgeable & shared a lot of great facts & anecdotes. T...daha fazla oku
I loved this tour! I've lived in Berkeley for 20 years & this tour was a really great way to get to know the city even more. The guide was knowledgeable & shared a lot of great facts & anecdotes. T...daha fazla oku
