Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert in San Francisco
San Francisco, United States

Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert

Outty Ranking 68 4.8 · 182 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $115

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Is Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert worth booking?

Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert is a 3-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $115 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 182 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (182)
Duration
3 hours
From
$115 per person

Taste your way through San Francisco’s historic Latin neighborhood, the Mission District, a colorful, cultural, trendy area brimming with great local eats. Following your knowledgeable guide on this 5 Star rated 4-course

What you get

    About this experience

    Taste your way through San Francisco’s historic Latin neighborhood, the Mission District, a colorful, cultural, trendy area brimming with great local eats. Following your knowledgeable guide on this 5 Star rated 4-course progressive meal, you'll visit four restaurants with each course served at a different restaurant (2 appetizers, 1 entree, 1 dessert). Along the way, you'll hear the stories of chefs and restaurant owners as well as tales of the neighborhood. You have the option to purchase an alcohol pairing at the time of the tour to enjoy three beverage pairings at each savory stop. Be sure to bring your appetite!

    What's included

    Included

    • Small group limited to 12 people to ensure a personalized experience
    • 4 food courses (enough for a full meal)
    • Culinary map of neighborhood to take home
    • Guide

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Alcohol pairing (can be purchased at the time of the tour)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Mission District

      Your culinary experience explores the Mission District, a popular local neighborhood with many mural and great food

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    San Francisco

    Meet in front of The Women’s Building (3543 18th Street). The Women's Building is 4 blocks from the 16th Street BART station. For up to date information, how to get there and to verify your meeting location, visit our website: https://avitaltours.com/san-francisco/tour/mission-district-food-tour/

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Tour concludes near Dolores Park with dessert.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Thu, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 12 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Avital Tours, Inc

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not recommended for young children but babies in strollers can be accommodated
    • Moderate amount of walking required -- tour is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long
    • Bring layers - San Francisco weather changes frequently
    • Wear comfortable walking shoes
    • Must be 21 to consume alcohol
    • Locations visited are subject to change
    • Guests must be vaccinated and show proof to participate in the tour.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 182 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    8 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    4 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    182 verified traveler reviews for Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    HRWIN · November 2024

    Great business team dinner event

    We did a tour with Nikki - she was a lot of fun and managed our group of 20 business colleagues really well. Food was great and the bits of history were really interesting. We did this after a day of meetings in the conference room so it was great to have the fresh air and some walking rather than just going to sit down at a restaurant. Our group loved the experience!

    via Tripadvisor

    L5797UAlynng · September 2023

    Excellent San Francisco Food Tour

    Great food at locations I would normally have walked past without giving a second look. Nikki was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable with interesting facts and stories. I will be back for more tours with Nikki at Avital!

    via Tripadvisor

    finekf · February 2020

    Highly recommend the Mission Food Tour!

    We had a great time on our food tour through the mission district. Lots of really delicious food and feel like we got a good overview of the area. Food tours are a great way to explore a city! Highly recommend.

    via Tripadvisor

    kathleenpL5677CV · February 2020

    Culture and Food are an excellent pairing

    Some friends and I took a food tour (minus the alcohol pairing). I left with a full stomach and a good overview of the Mission District. The selection was interesting - I am not really a foodie, but now, thanks to Mission Cheese, I have learned some information that I can take home with me. We all appreciated that the sequence followed a normal meal (i.e. we ate dessert at the end of the meal). Linda, our tour guide, was pleasant, and we did not feel rushed; and all of the venues made us feel welcome. We had time to incorporate a few neighborhood sites into the walk, and if you are not from an urban area, they add to the overall experience. I liked the food, and was pleased to have vegetarian choices that were more than hummus. It was a fun afternoon.

    via Tripadvisor

    purdueteach82 · January 2020

    Awesome Way to Taste Your Way through the Mission District!

    Spent our NYE in San Fran enjoying a Mission District Food Tour with Kevin - all 4 of our stops were delicious, unique and showcased the multitude of food influences through the city by the Bay. Kevin was a great guide along the way offering great insight and history into the area as well as authentic passion for food, the people's stories who make it, and his home city of San Francisco. Highly recommend a tour with Kevin of the Mission District and we look forward to catching another tour soon!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Thu, Sun
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    64
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 68

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)84
    Review evidence (18% weight)68
    Booking momentum (14% weight)63
    Value for money (12% weight)64
    Listing quality (10% weight)79
    Local standing (8% weight)77
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.

    How much does Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert cost?

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    Prices start at $115 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.

    Is Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 182 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert?

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    Around 64 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Mission District Food Tour: Appetizers, Entrée and Dessert start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in San Francisco?

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    San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit San Francisco?

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    September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in San Francisco?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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