Food Tours in California

Bring your appetite and your walking shoes for a delicious Japantown food tour. Learn about the history of this unique neighborhood in San Francisco and visit several authentic markets, restaurants, caf es, and tea houses with your gourmet guide. Discover where locals go for the best Japanese food in town, and taste six to seven samplings, from red bean 'taiyaki' to sweet rice 'mochi.'

San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood has undergone a dramatic renewal over the last 20 years. Now a trendy destination with abundant restaurants, Hayes Valley is the perfect setting for a 3-hour gourmet food tour. Walk with a guide and small group to the neighborhood's specialty retail shops and foodie hangouts such as a speakeasy for a much-needed break. With seven tastings on this walking tour, you won't go hungry nor will your waistline take a hit. Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Take a culinary tour of North Beach and Chinatown, two bordering San Francisco neighborhoods. Your guide offers in-depth knowledge of authentic Chinese and Italian dishes, which you'll sample at local eateries. Visit open-air markets and even a fortune cookie factory, then taste pizza, pasta, espresso, cannoli and wine - enough for a multicourse meal.

Explore the culinary delights of Carmel, just down the coast from Monterey, on this food and wine walking tour. With a knowledgeable foodie guide, you'll learn about the history and gourmet culture of Carmel, an upscale enclave known for its charming architecture and cozy, small-town vibe, as you visit local eateries to sample locavore and ethnic dishes, chocolate, and wine. Limited to 16 people, this tour provides a small-group experience with personalized attention.

NoPa is one of San Francisco's laid-back and fun neighborhoods, but it also has one of the city's burgeoning culinary scenes. This 3-hour, small-group food tour includes seven stops with tastings of fish tacos, salted caramel ice cream, wine, cheese and more. Make the most of an additional stop at Alamo Square Park for a quintessential Painted Ladies photo op.

Learn how to make your very own Ice Cream Rolls! This is a 90 minute 'All You Can Eat' experience. Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles fashion district, in Chillbachi's intimate tasting kitchen. Our chef will show you the proper techniques to prepare you for creating your very own curly creations. You get to pick out your toppings and flavors, and create your very own custom ice cream rolls. It is a lot of fun and you get to share it with others, so everyone in the class gets to try lots of flavors.

Savor the best of historic Santa Barbara on a 3.5-hour culinary walking tour through the heart of this scenic, seaside city. Meet local chefs and artisans as you explore alongside your local guide, and get an insider's take on the vibrant gourmet scene. Sample locally-made wines, handcrafted chocolate and gourmet cheese at a series of six tasting stops that include a public market, wineries and boutiques. Learn a bit of local history as you trace the relaxed course, which blends essential landmarks with hidden gems and local favorites.

Get a taste of San Francisco's Mission District on this 3-hour food tour. Led by a local guide, you'll treat your taste buds to a diverse range of cuisine, from traditional Latin recipes to modern spins on local dishes. Bring an appetite for authentic tacos and Mexican delicacies, house-cured pastrami sandwiches, horchata-flavored cupcakes and more. This tour is offered along Mission in the evening along 18th Street.

On this 3-hour gourmet food walking tour of Berkeley's 'Gourmet Ghetto,' venture behind the scenes of the North Shattuck district. Food tastings include gourmet cheeses, chocolates, gelato, pizza, sandwiches and wine at notable venues committed to sustainable and organic cuisine. An in-the-know guide introduces you to local owners and chefs who enlighten you about the culinary culture of this San Francisco Bay Area enclave.

Explore the best eats in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego on a walking tour with an expert guide who shares the inside scoop on the district's hopping restaurant and bar scene. Sample delicious dishes at several eateries, sip drinks, and learn about the history of the district as you discover its latest incarnation as a top nightlife destination. Colorful stories shared by your guide make the history of San Diego come to life on this 2.5-hour tour.

Experience this Italian-influenced North Beach neighborhood a four-course progressive dining experience. With an intimate group of 12 people or less, follow your food-loving guide to many of the neighborhood's iconic restaurants starting with appetizers followed by an entree and finishing with dessert - all while exploring the neighborhood through your belly and your eyes. Enjoy experience-enhancing alcohol pairings while tasting fare at some of the most popular spots as well as some hidden gems. Sample wood-oven pizza, cioppino, and handmade traditional cannoli or California gelato. Hear gourmet gossip from some of the establishments' owners and learn about North Beach's history, from the Gold Rush to modern day.

Russian Hill is one of San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods for shopping, eating and sightseeing. Discover it all on this 3-hour walking and tasting experience that visits seven different shops and restaurants. With a small group, you'll visit a butchers shop, a cheesemongers, a bakery and a gelato shop. What's more, you'll take in amazing views of the bay and classic San Francisco architecture while hearing tales from San Francisco's frontier-era history.

If you fancy yourself a foodie or culture enthusiast, don't miss this walking tour of San Francisco's Little Italy - the neighborhood of North Beach. Voted one of the 15 best foodie tours in the USA by U.S. News, join an insider guide and experience a slice of the top things to do in North Beach, such as tasting coffee and witnessing bread being freshly made. Soak up the lively atmosphere of one of the city's most popular districts as you learn about its cafes and bakeries and see landmarks like Saints Peter and Paul Church.

Taste an array of culinary offerings in San Francisco's Mission district during this 4-course progressive dining experience. Follow a foodie guide through the historically Latino neighborhood packed with bars and restaurants. Stop at four different restaurants for a prix-fixe menu starting with 2 appetizer stops followed by an entree and concluding with dessert. Along the way you'll hear the stories of restaurant owners and chefs, who will give a behind-the-scenes perspective of the area, while enjoying food tastings. The mission is to help guests experience the world differently through storytelling and food, so you might try a unique dish or experience an old favorite in a new way. So bring a sense of adventure during this fascinating insider tour that's rated five stars on Yelp.

Stroll through North Beach and Chinatown, two of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods by night on this 2-hour walking tour. Discover the spots only locals know for dim sum, coffee and other treats while you learn about the history and culture of these diverse districts from your knowledgeable guide.

Located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County is well-known for its incredible artisan cuisine - and this small-group tour highlights some of its best. Sample wines and gourmet cheeses, go oyster tasting and try fresh-baked breads as well as pastries, meats and produce. Along the way, your guide will fill in the details of Marin's sustainable food production, its agricultural methods and details on local history and land preservation. The tour concludes with a leisurely picnic at Tomales Bay. For a personalized experience, the tour is limited to no more than seven people.

Savor the gourmet highlights of San Francisco's historic North Beach neighborhood with a 3-hour, small-group walking tour that takes in the area's foodie hotspots. Learn about North Beach's Italian-American heritage as you explore alongside a local guide, visit local landmarks and hidden gems, and pause to sample five or six distinctive treats. Enjoy an itinerary that changes with the season, but includes atmospheric caf es, beloved artisan food shops and family-owned restaurants, and experience North Beach at it's most authentic - and most delicious.

Explore the Mission District and its desserts on a food walking tour and go in search of the best sweets this San Francisco neighborhood has to offer. You're treated to five tastings that may include such delectables as artisanal chocolates, hand-crafted ice cream and European drinking chocolate. Savor a new twist on traditional donuts, pies and cupcakes, and learn some culinary history along the way from your food-loving local guide. The 2.5-hour tour covers approx. 1 mile (1.6 km) at a relaxed pace.

Savor the distinctive flavors of Carlsbad Village with a 3-hour food and walking tour of the scenic seaside gem. Get an insider's look at the culinary scene, local history and landmarks as you explore with knowledgeable guides, and enjoy a series of seven gourmet tastings. Pause to sip award-winning California wines, sample luscious desserts and try a series of unique specialty foods, and season your experience with behind-the-scenes stories about Carlsbad Village's vibrant gourmet culture, hippest restaurants and cutting-edge artisanal products.

If you believe in getting to know a city through its food, you don't want to miss San Francisco's Mission District, where this 3-hour walking tour introduces you to a variety of dishes and cuisines. Accompanied by a guide, you'll explore the neighborhood - a San Francisco favorite - on foot, stopping to taste tacos, house-cured pastrami, cupcakes, and more. All food tastings are included.