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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.

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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

Wonderful day walking around the city with John who knew the city and its history. We loved seeing the city from his perspective all the alleys and historic spots. Best possible way to get to know the city.

March 2025

Jean B
A wonderful tour of parts of the city from a personal unique perspective. Absolutely loved it! John opened up the city past and present. Perfect

March 2025

Jean B
We absolutely loved our food tour in San Francisco with Maria. We had just come from New York and did two food tours there . This tour was so much better. Our two twenty year olds ( who love food) were not so keen initially to come with us on this one - comment was too much talking and walking and not enough eating . They loved Maria's food tour and so did we. Too many stops to count . Maria was so lovely and has such a passion for China Town and North Beach/little Italy restaurants. She also took us to places we would not have found ourselves .

February 2025

Mark P
Michael was a fantastic guide! He knew so much about Chinatown and North Beach! We were fortunate enough to visit a temple on New Year's and ate the most delicious pasta in North Beach. Truly a memorable experience!

January 2025

Christie B