Come along on a guided walking tour of North Beach—San Francisco's "Little Italy"—where participants get to wake up and smell not just the freshly roasted coffee but the freshly baked bread too!

Ready to experience food nirvana? Anxious to sip coffee that has never succumbed to mass marketing? Want to browse through shops with all kinds of handmade and imported goods? San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood—with its quaint shops, authentic Italian cathedrals, cafés, and artisan bakeries—proves that it's impossible to be bored in the City by the Bay.

From great coffee, truffles, breads, olive oil, specialty meats, and more, you’ll learn how the food is made and what to look for back home. The tour culminates with a full meal at a neighborhood ristorante.

In addition to experiencing the fabulous food and café culture, the tour also takes in North Beach's vibrant shopping scene, specializing in handmade crafts and ceramics. Another stop includes the nightclub where Barbra Streisand and the Grateful Dead once performed—although not together—and where Robin Williams and Bill Cosby got their start.

Las Vegas Magazine declares, "Each excursion lives up to its name by visiting food companies and restaurants, often with behind-the-scenes chats, but goes well beyond that to embrace the full personality of the area."

Inclusions :

• Guided historical and culinary tour of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood
• Tastings/samplings of various food and beverages
• *One complete meal with dessert and beverages at a neighborhood restaurant; menu is chef’s choice

Duration:
Approx. 2 hours

Available:
Daily

Departure time and location:
10 AM and 2 PM; from Mario's Bohemian Cigar Shop at Washington Square Park

Note:
Reservation confirmation is required. Please specify desired time—morning or afternoon—of tour when you call.

Since you'll be sampling food and beverages, as well as enjoying a full meal, it's suggested that you not eat much before taking the tour. Because the neighborhood has so much to offer, each tour is different and customized for the participants. If you have any food allergies, please notify Local Tastes of the City Tours, using the phone number listed on your voucher. All restaurants are non-smoking.

Gratuities are not included and are at the participant's discretion. *You can enjoy your meal anytime you'd like; right after the tour, later that evening, two days later, or two weeks later. Named Best City Tour of 2006 and 2007 by CitySearch!

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservation confirmation is required. This tour is small and fills up quickly. Please call at least 72 hours in advance of your desired tour date to confirm that date and choose the time of your tour. On the day of your tour, present your voucher(s) and photo ID to your tour guide. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour (10 AM or 2 PM).