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

By Gray Line San Francisco
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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 2h
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Written guide
Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
: English, Spanish
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  • Pizza Slice at Golden Boy Pizza
  • Pastry and Coffee at Stella Café
  • Cokctail or Beer at The Stinking Rose
  • Entry/Admission - San Francisco
  • Entry/Admission - San Francisco
  • Entry/Admission - San Francisco
  • Entry/Admission - San Francisco
What's not included
  • Tips
  • Hotel Pick up or drop off


Start:
  • 916 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
    We'll meet you at Sentinel Building (Columbus Tower)
End:
  • 325 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
    We'll end our tour at the Stinking Rose

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2660P63

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2660P63

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About the operator
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  • Gray Line San Francisco
    4,978
    San Francisco, California
    Joined in February 2011
  • chris s
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend
    Great trip. Driver Danny was fantastic. He was very informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this trip. A must see
    Written February 10, 2025
  • rickl673
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Golden gate to Muir Woods to Sausalito
    The trees are amazing ! Pick up timely, narration was good. Stopped at Golden Gate to take pictures then on to Muir Woods. Road to Muir was very curvey, I'm glad I wasn't driving. Sausalito was great. We took the ferry back to SF. That was a great way to finish the trip. Highly recommend !
    Written February 9, 2025
  • LightPacker549550
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day. Great tour guide
    Great day. Danny was a fantastic tour guide. The wineries visited were great. The wines were mostly good but some were shockers...
    Written February 8, 2025
  • LightPacker549550
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great but bus safety is a concern
    Great experience. Danny the tour guide was great. But.... the Bus seat belts on a number of seats were broken and we were told the Company are very slow in fixing them. This is a concern and the company should fix them
    Written February 8, 2025
  • margaretf352
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend wine tour
    A very good tours. Stopped for view of Golden Gate Bridge and then 2 wineries who provided generous tastings. A lunch stop in Sonoma town and then another winery in the afternoon before heading back to San Fran.
    Written February 6, 2025
  • R1266ZAalisonr
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Road trip by the coast
    Great trip with a great guide giving CA history. Trip is all day. I would not recommend for children or teens. It’s a lot of travel on bus. It’s definitely an adult trip.
    Written January 29, 2025
  • Julie S
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent experience!
    Amazing experience! Got me right where I needed to go. The guide was friendly and all the wineries were beautiful. Would do again!
    Written January 19, 2025
  • ginabV7325BT
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kudos to Don!
    Don was informative and a delight. He connected with all the passengers and made the experience that much better. We visited 3 vineyards, Roche. Artesa and Madonna. Do yourself a favor, get a bottle at each location.
    Written January 17, 2025
  • NorthStar62072441941
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing
    Outstanding views, some of the best ever seen, every site you'd want in San Fransisco is covered, and plenty of time to use restrooms and go exploring. Highly reccomend, even for the price.
    Written January 16, 2025
  • Chris S
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The park was great but the tour was not value for money
    The Redwoods in Muir Woods were amazing and definitely worth a visit however for $233 USD for two people this tour was really lacking in value for money. After a pickup downtown at 7:40am you get a brief overview of some San Francisco facts, which were good then 15 minutes at a viewing location of the Golden Gate Bridge, however given the early morning time we were staring directly into the sun making photo opportunities almost impossible. We than made it to Muir woods and only had an hour and a half, not enough time to really soak up the place and do a number of their trails. This was all self paced and no additional information from the tour company. We then got driven to Sausalito and the driver advertised all the other tours the company does for the full half hour drive. The company and driver were fine but given essentially the tour is transportation and if you were to enter the park yourself it would cost $15 USD per person plus if you factor an Uber/taxi from downtown ie $60 each way, for two people it would be $150 USD for travel and park entry and you could spend longer in the woods. Bear in mind that there is no phone signal but the visitor center can help you book a car.
    Written January 13, 2025
  • willjS3700CX
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great to see the Redwoods ! 😉
    Really Nice trip across the Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods was a great experience ! The second part of the trip into Sausalito Was just ok Had dinner. It was night time and not many shops open. Maybe if you arrive in mid day and summer season the town is more attractive. Good history lesson by our drummer who safely got us to and fro. Thank You
    Written January 11, 2025
  • Thomas L
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Bus Tour To a SF Hidden Gem
    Tour Guide: A+ Charles was a knowledgable and friendly tour guide with a multitude of stories and factoids. He kept us entertained the whole trip, and was a very safe driver (see Route below) Route: A* The Route from Fisherman's Wharf to the woods was a great way to see other things like the golden gate bridge/park, and beautiful views of the bay. * The winding and treacherous roads into and out of Redwood Canyon were expertly navigated by Charles, but can cause nausea for those prone to motion sickness or are spooked by heights. We recommend bringing gravol. Timings: A- We personally would have liked more time in the woods, but we also understand that the tour has to balance the length for different types of traveller. NOTE: if you have a group BE ON TIME BACK TO THE BUS. Charles was very clear from the start that timings have to be closely met. He also gave great recommendations on ways to see everything while staying on time. When someone had thought they left their phone behind after we had departed, they asked Charles to turn back, but he politely told them he couldn't because all the other passengers also had places to be (super reasonable and professional). However this means you gotta make sure your group stays disciplined and on-time, also double check your bags before you get back on the bus.
    Written January 9, 2025
  • S5351IPdianas
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome Experience
    Every winery had something to offer, and all were generous with their pours. The driver was an awesome tour guide and the area is beautiful. Highly recommend!
    Written January 8, 2025
  • javierlU3096LX
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love, love, love this tour!
    The winery tour was amazing. So many great opportunities for beautiful photos and of course, you will be able to try so many great wines! Even though there was only about an hour allocated to visit each winery, it felt like plenty of time to get to know the places and the wine-making process at each location. Every guide at each location were lovely, friendly, and just outright awesome. Prepare to try many great wines. The actual tour guide person was also professional and experienced.
    Written January 7, 2025
  • Mikayla B
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love!
    The perfect tour to the red woods! We had 90 minutes in the red woods to hike and explore and then an hour in salsalito where we grabbed some lunch
    Written January 4, 2025
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sjonm
Portland, OR3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
This was the best walking tour we’ve ever been on. Our two hour tour turned into a fabulous 4 hours of history of San Francisco and North Beach and learning about the culture of this friendly neighborhood. Our guide Joseph had grown up in the area and knew it well. He was also well versed in California history and local lore. We had a delicious Antipasta at a local North Beach eatery and finished our tour with an espresso and pastry from a quaint Italian Bakery. Joseph gave us great recommendations for dinner after which we stopped at City Lights bookstore and picked up a couple of paperbacks’ some new, some old. We would go on any tour led by Joseph!! You will not regret choosing this walking tour.
Written August 2, 2021
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Exploration823638
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Couples
This is a very worthwhile walking tour. I would say there is more focus on history, than food. We learned a lot and had fun along the way. The stop at the Mona Lisa Restaurant for charcuterie and Golden Boy for pizza were great choices. I highly recommend the tour!
Written September 24, 2024
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Zachary J
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Joseph was great and we had a great time. Learned and ate wonderful things. Highly recommend and would definitely do again.
Written May 9, 2021
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Dear Zachary Ji, Thank you for your review and for sahring your Experience. It is truly gratifying to learn you had a great time doing our tour with the help of our professional guide Joseph, all perfect for a great Mother's Day. Thanks again for recommend it to other travellers.
Written May 14, 2021
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Janet L
203 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Solo
They cancelled the tour the day before without any explanation, so I did not get to go. It was a disappointment as I had little opportunity to make other plans
Written September 5, 2024
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Hi W22480! We’re very sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment caused by the cancellation. We understand how frustrating this must have been and will work on improving our communication for the future.
Written September 8, 2024
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gkshawaii
honolulu5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Great tour. Guide was very good and like able. Easy walk with no steep hills. Took time and stopped often. The food stops were very delicious.
Written July 23, 2024
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Hi Gkshaw! Glad you enjoyed the tour! We're pleased to hear the guide was engaging and the walk easy, with plenty of stops. Great to know you enjoyed the food stops too!
Written July 25, 2024
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abba k
Buenos Aires, Argentina2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Joseph is the best. he is super acknowledge and gave us great information about the area. the food was delicious
Written December 31, 2023
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Hi abbak2021, We're thrilled to hear that Joseph provided you with great information about the area and that you enjoyed the delicious food. Thank you for choosing Gray Line, and we appreciate your positive feedback.
Written January 2, 2024
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jackie t
Nevada City, CA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Friends
The Mona Lisa was the best food experience and Joseph was a great guide. We learned a lot about North Beach area.
Written October 16, 2021
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Thank you for your great review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Joseph! Andrew Manager Gray Line San Francisco
Written October 16, 2021
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