North Beach awakens your senses, from the cafés and restaurants, to the smell of fresh-baked bread in the air. Just when you think you can't feel any more romantic, you discover quaint shops with incredible crafts and ceramics that fill you with a sense of awe. Explore the life of North Beach, as you join family bakers kneading love into every loaf of bread. And just when you think that you can't be in any more of food heaven, you visit real coffee shops fresh roasting coffee beans daily. And if that was not enough, you will uncover authentic Italian cathedrals where hundreds of couples have felt their heartstrings tug!

You are going to try some of the best coffee, pastries, bread and other food on your three-hour tour. And at the full Italian meal that follows, at San Francisco's best Italian Restaurant (according to the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Bay Guardian) in North Beach that follows, after every course, you'll swear that the food was so incredible that nothing could be better, only to find out that the following dish tops it! Includes wine and dessert.

And, as you taste everything 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.

"Must See, according to the California Travel & Tourism Commission"

"The Best City Tour for 2006 and 2007" - Citysearch

"Explore the culinary side of San Francisco's Italian enclave" - USA Today

"Great way to get a true local's flavor of the city" - Where Magazine

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• January 1 (New Years Day)
• November 27, 2008 (Thanksgiving Day)
• December 24 (Christmas Eve)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 31 (New Years Eve)

Departure Point:

Mario's Bohemian Cigar Shop at 569 Columbus Avenue at Washington Square Park

Departure Time:

• 10:00am
• 2:00pm

Return details:

Tour returns to the original departure point approx. 3 hours after departure

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is not provided

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• 3 hour walking tour
• Meal
• Tax

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional, but appreciated)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 5 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Please note: You now have the option of enjoying your free meal at anytime, either right after the tour, that evening, two days later, or two weeks later! The result is that you can enjoy the tour, eat a lot of food on the tour, and then enjoy the free meal anytime you want!

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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