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Secret Food Tour of San Francisco's Mission District w/ Private Tour Option
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Secret Food Tour of San Francisco's Mission District w/ Private Tour Option
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Cancellation policy
Non-refundable
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
The Mission district in San Francisco has famously inspired its own style of burrito, but leave room for more than rice and beans on this culinary walking tour. Sample classic dishes from bakery-style cookies to San Francisco clam chowder, and learn about the neighborhood with your guide between bites.
- Culinary walking tour of the Mission
- Includes food tastings, as well as California wine
- Learn about the Mission’s eclectic cultural legacy as you go
- Small-group tour of 12 people or fewer
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What's Included
Food tour in small-group
Local guide
San Francisco Mission-style burrito
Lumpia
Your choice of San Francisco clam chowder OR two fresh oysters
A delicious pupusa
Locally made ice cream
A sweet surprise
Our delicious Secret Dish
Water
Gratuities
Departure & Return
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts , 2868 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
3900 20th St , 3900 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USAWe will meet outside of the Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110. Our guide will be standing there to greet you with an orange umbrella so we are easy to spot!
11:00 AM
We end our tour at Dolores Park on the corner of 20th and Church Street.
What To Expect
Make your way to the Mission Cultural Center to meet your guide and your small group of 12 people or fewer.
Begin your walking tour with a San Francisco classic: the Mission burrito. Crammed full and masterfully rolled, the Mission-style burrito inspires debates as fiercely as it does appetites. Hear the legends behind the beans as you chow down.
The other stops on your tour may include a famous bakeshop, Italian deli, traditional clam chowder shop, local ice cream shop, and a mystery spot. Skip the line and the wait for each dish, and learn about the Mission’s rich cultural and architectural heritage as you walk around between bites.
Complete your culinary walking tour of the Mission in early afternoon.
Begin your walking tour with a San Francisco classic: the Mission burrito. Crammed full and masterfully rolled, the Mission-style burrito inspires debates as fiercely as it does appetites. Hear the legends behind the beans as you chow down.
The other stops on your tour may include a famous bakeshop, Italian deli, traditional clam chowder shop, local ice cream shop, and a mystery spot. Skip the line and the wait for each dish, and learn about the Mission’s rich cultural and architectural heritage as you walk around between bites.
Complete your culinary walking tour of the Mission in early afternoon.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests. Our tour runs a little over 3 hours.
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- OPERATED BY Secret Food Tours & Secret Tours
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Secret Food Tour of San Francisco's Mission District w/ Private Tour Option?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Secret Food Tour of San Francisco's Mission District w/ Private Tour Option?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Secret Food Tour of San Francisco's Mission District w/ Private Tour Option?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Amazing tour!
Lynn_B
, Aug 2022
Awesome experience
Paul_S
, Jul 2022
Great tour led by Dave
sid_k
, Jul 2022
Art and delicious food.
Nyla_A
, Jul 2022
Great. Walking and Food. Perfect.
Katherine_L
, Jun 2022
Mission Food and History Tour
Vernon_W
, Jun 2022
Our host Mark was...
Rachel_G
, Jun 2022
Fun and informative
maw57
, Jun 2022
Must Do
John_V
, Jun 2022
Fantastic food
David_P
, Apr 2022
Highlight of our Trip!
Jocelyn_D
, Apr 2022
Great tour!
Thaer_N
, Mar 2022
Mission fiesta
Robert_D
, Mar 2022
Thank you Mark!!
rebecca_h
, Nov 2021
Mark knows what he is talking about
Ken_D
, Oct 2021
Open up to the Mission District Experience
Brian_N
, Oct 2021
Mark brought a wealth of information to the tour as a member of a long-time San Franciscan family. Interesting facts and history at every turn. …and then, the food! Delicious variety enriched with Mark’s experience in the culinary arts. After years of being in and out of San Francisco, I have a whole new level of appreciation for the culture, history, diversity…and flavors.
Can’t miss tour.
Kim_P
, Oct 2021
This tour went above and beyond my expectations. Mark is a fourth generation San Franciscan who intimately knows both the neighborhood and cuisines. The tour involved an in-depth tour and history of murals in the Mission district in addition to culinary culture and samples. You will have left overs bring a bag
1 traveler found this review helpful
This tour was not for me... this is why..
Shani_B
, Sep 2021
Ugh... I really don't like rating a tour so low but I have taken many food tours and this one I had to leave half way through it, it was just not for me..... however... that does not mean it might not be great for someone else! So here are my thoughts.
The AREA: So I should have done my research a little better on the area we were going to. The Mission area is a very bad area I feel. I would not have felt safe there alone at all. When the Uber dropped us off, I actually didn't want to get out. It is 90% Hispanic so just not knowing Spanish I felt nervous. You have people all over the street trying to sell stuff, from dolls to paper towels. Just felt like a very very low income, unsafe area to be in. Again, I would have NEVER have done this tour if I would have known the area was like this (so I do take some blame in having a bad experience by not doing my homework first)
The Food: We were 90 minutes in and all we had was a burrito, that honestly tasted like one I get in Hawaii, nothing special and a pastry. Food tour? Where was the food? Maybe it was the next 90 minutes of the tour but like I said, I left halfway through. This is an OLD area so even the places to eat look run down and very old. Pretty much all I saw to eat was Mexican food, no variety and nothing special.
So why did I leave? Honestly it was the area was just bad. If we didn't see the beautiful murals along the way, I might have left even earlier than I did. But there is only so much of the same thing.. mural,mural,mural,mural that you can take and then no food. So why stay?
Mark: Mark was our tour guide and I do feel he loves the area so if you fancy yourself wanting to go to an area like this to have a burrito, he would be the man for you to have with you.
2 travelers found this review helpful
Tamale lady story is awesome
Dale_H
, Aug 2021
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