Mission District Food and Culture Tour

Eat your heart out in SF

  • When 12:30 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
  • Duration 2 hours
  • Meeting Point 3325 24th St.

Free With Your Pass

This tour is free with your valid Pass only. However, you will be charged:

  • If you are a no show.
    Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour start time.
  • If your pass is no longer valid.
    Be sure to check the expiration date.
  • If you have NO pass.
    Reservations made without a valid pass will be charged full retail price.

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Free With Your Pass

Free With Your Pass

Reserve Now

Free With Your Pass

This tour is free with your valid Pass only. However, you will be charged:

  • If you are a no show.
    Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour start time.
  • If your pass is no longer valid.
    Be sure to check the expiration date.
  • If you have NO pass.
    Reservations made without a valid pass will be charged full retail price.

Reserve Now

Book for free with your Pass

  • Taste authentic Latin cuisine, from pupusas to cactus tacos to pan dulce.
  • Enjoy larger portions and variety at each stop than your standard food tour.
  • Explore 24th Street, AKA El Corazón de la Mission, with a local expert.
  • Marvel at the colorful street murals and learn their meaning.
  • Learn about the lowrider culture and how it’s evolved over the years.
  • Hear how Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera influenced the Mission.
  • Discover vibrant local businesses that support the community.
  • Take advantage of all the Instagram-worthy photo ops along the way.

What you'll do

The Mission District is one of the country’s best cultural and culinary neighborhoods, and no part of San Francisco has a more vibrant food scene than the Mission.

Our unique pay-as-you-go model lets you enjoy more of what you want for less money, a better value than comparable food tours. ...

The Mission District is one of the country’s best cultural and culinary neighborhoods, and no part of San Francisco has a more vibrant food scene than the Mission.

Our unique pay-as-you-go model lets you enjoy more of what you want for less money, a better value than comparable food tours. Simply hand the guide $20 cash on your arrival, and they’ll take care of the rest. They’ll pay for the entire group at each of our four stops, minimizing wait time. Paying cash also makes it easy for each restaurant to offer more food so you’re guaranteed larger servings.

In two hours, your expert guide will take you back in time with this interactive walking tour of our Latino community. Be entertained by amazing stories and surprising local history while dining on some of the most authentic flavors this city has to offer.

This walking tour visits several of SF’s coolest historic sights, a thriving arts district filled with murals, and of course, a few select restaurants. That means it’s perfect for history buffs, art lovers and foodies.

Come hungry. Bring your camera. And get ready to dig into all SF has to offer.

Itinerary

  • Sunrise Restaurant

    Pupusas, rice and beans, and horchata

  • Belmar Market

    Zucchini flower epazote quesadilla, cactus tacos, and chicharron

  • Balmy Alley

    The most concentrated collection of murals in the city

  • Taqueria Vallarta

    Authentic meat tacos plus chips with salsa and guacamole

  • A panadería

    Ending on a sweet note with Mexican baked goods

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Santana family mural outside Snackeria at 3325 24th St., San Francisco, CA 95434.

FAQs

How much walking is there?

Guests should be prepared to walk just over half a mile. Comfortable shoes are recommended. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.

Are vegetarian or other dietary options available?

We can accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets but not gluten-free at this time.

Are drinks included?

All the food will be served with water and, at times, a non-alcoholic beverage.

 

Where can I park?

There is metered parking along the street throughout the area.

When should I get there?

Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.

Are gratuities included?

Tips aren’t expected but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.

What is the rescheduling policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.