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The best private food tours in San Francisco

Forget the Golden Gate Bridge – with more restaurants per capita than any other US city, the SF food scene is one of the most popular reasons for visiting this pocket-sized Californian city. From silky dim sum in North America’s largest Chinatown to tasty Tex-Mex from a tiny window in the famous food truck park, the best places to eat in San Francisco are a cross-cultural mix of culinary tastes and cooking styles. When it comes to the regional fare, local specialties like Hangtown Fry (the Gold Rush-era fry-up of scrambled eggs, oysters, and bacon) and creamy clam chowder served in an edible French sourdough bowl are San Francisco food tour must-haves.

Meet some of our food-loving local hosts in San Francisco

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

San Francisco local preparing food in Chinatown

Eat like a true San Francisco local

The Bay Area boasts a wide range of incredible restaurants – ask a local for their top recommendation, and you’ll get a different answer every time. San Francisco’s best places to eat are an eclectic blend of trendy eateries, hidden haunts, and century-old speakeasies – and a San Francisco food tour with a local guide is the perfect way to experience all three. Whether you end up in a busy brunch spot for a quintessential American breakfast, fusion food in ethnic enclaves, or fresh bread from a farmer’s market, the best places to eat in San Francisco are all a celebration of local ingredients.

Tourist and local guide enjoying a takeaway on a food tour of San Francisco

Learn about the city through its food

An SF food tour lets you learn about the city’s heritage in the most delicious way possible. In fact, some of the best places to eat in San Francisco (and the tastiest foods) are reflections of the city’s past: Gold Rush-era saloons, Italian-American cioppino created by Bay Area immigrants in the19th century, and a canon of classic dishes dreamt up over 100 years ago. One of our local guides will lead you between the city’s famous foodie hotspots, from food stalls in Chinatown to the Mission District’s uber-stylish eateries, talking you through the city’s fascinating past as you go.

Dining at a popular restaurant in San Francisco during a food tour with a local

Stop and smell the rosés

The food in San Francisco is top-tier, but did we forget to mention drinks? You could down a draught on a centuries-old pub crawl or sip a Mai Tai (a Bay Area creation) at a trendy rooftop bar in the colorful Mission District – but with the world-renowned vineyards of Napa and Sonoma just an hour away, your San Francisco food tour could easily become a win for wine-lovers. Sample the region’s Zinfandel rosés, robust reds and refreshing whites, and maybe stop off at one of the best places to eat in San Francisco right there in the valley for seafood and charcuterie to pair with your tasting.

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Latest reviews from our guests

We had a fantastic time with Michael! He provided us great experiences with culture and food in these iconic neighborhoods. We felt so fortunate to visit a temple on Chinese New Year and the pasta we ate in Little Italy was amazing!

January 2025

Christie B
We loved listening to Maria tell about the history of the restaurants we visited. She has lived here her whole life so she knew exactly where to go. We could have spent more time with her, she was great!

January 2025

Deborah P
Wonderful experience with the family. Maria was great! We would have never found any of the little spots she took us, and we were able to skip the lines! We appreciate the tour of the food, and the local knowledge. Thanks again!

January 2025

David B
Our local guide Maria was fun and knowledgeable. Tried many different delicious foods…fantastic!!! Loved walking around North Beach and Chinatown.

November 2024

Thomas O