On a private food walking tour of San Francisco's Littly Italy, or North Beach as we call it here in the city, you get to visit the pizzerias, cafes, and cathedrals that make this neighborhood so special. All food and drink is included, and you'll walk about 7-8 blocks on a mostly flat route.

Ideas of what to do on this private tour in North Beach:

• Get to know San Francisco's coffee culture at coffee shops where you can get espressos and cappuccinos.
• Savor focaccia sandwiches from Mario's, a local intuition since 1973.
• See how the chocolates are made at Z Cioccolato, a top chocolatier in the US, and then indulge your sweet tooth with some samples.
• Try a freshly made cannoli from Stella Pastry
• Visit a local deli that has been making salami in San Francisco since 1896.
• Sink your teeth into a fresh piece of pizza topped with homemade mozzarella.
• Get to know why the Beatniks loved hanging out in this part of town as you pass City Lights Bookstore, among other Beat hangout spots.

On a private food walking tour of San Francisco's Chinatown, your local guide shows you what makes this a cultural destination in the city. All food and drink is included, and you'll walk about 7-8 blocks on a mostly flat route.

Ideas of what to do on this private tour in Chinatown:

• Visit the little-known parts of Chinatown that only locals know with your expert San Franciscan guide.
• Admire authentic Chinese antiques including statuettes and ritual objects that date back thousands of years.
• Savor moon cakes from Eastern Bakery, the oldest Chinese bakery in San Francisco. Their moon cakes are so good that they get orders all the way from China.
• Enjoy local specialties from, Peking Duck, BBQ Pork Buns, Sui Mai, Rice Cakes, Shrimp Dumplings, Steamed Sesame Balls, and more.
• Visit shops to shop for authentic Chinese cookware including woks, bamboo steamers, and more.
• Step inside the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory to see how this Chinese restaurant staple is made.
• Walk through local Chinese markets to see a variety of wares, produce, and meats.
• Enjoy some wonderful teas, and learn how to brew them.
• Taste dim sum classics such as onion pancakes, Shanghai dumplings, and more.

Get the best of both worlds on a private combo tour of North Beach and Chinatown.

• Start in Chinatown with moon cakes from one of the neighborhood's oldest bakeries.
• Sit down for a meal at a local favorite spot in Chinatown.
• Enjoy chocolate from one the top chocolatiers in the US.
• Bite into a fresh cannoli from an Italian bakery, which has been making cannoli since 1942.
• See famous sights like Coit Tower through the eyes of your local guide who takes you to less-traveled vantage points and secret alcoves.
• Relax over wine and pizza at Mona Lisa Restaurant.
• Expect more than 5 generous food and drink tastings along the way.
• Vegetarian and special dietary needs welcome.

Take a virtual visit of our favorite San Francisco neighborhoods and our favorite food stops.

Transport yourself to Chinatown, North Beach (Little Italy), the Mission, and the Marina to interact with our local guides from the comfort of your home. Afterward, join our local expert chefs and artisans in a hands-on, at-home cooking experience. With their recipes in hand, you’ll be able to make these delicacies at home.