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Step into San Francisco’s “Little Italy” for an evening that blends eerie folklore and local flavors. Wander through North Beach’s storied streets, sampling a variety of regional dishes—from fresh focaccia sandwiches at a bohemian hangout to a sweet Italian finale—while a guide reveals tales of the Gold Rush era, Beatnik poets, and other neighborhood legends. Peek at where San Francisco’s oldest restaurant made movie history, discover the backstory of modern pizza, pop briefly into a haunted corner of Chinatown, and stand outside a bar steeped in local lore. You’ll even see where The Godfather was penned. This experience used to be solely about pizza—some older reviews may mention that—but the menu now showcases a wider range of neighborhood favorites. Enjoy a satisfying full meal, historical anecdotes, and spine-tingling stories in one unforgettable outing.
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GlobeTrotting421171, Sept 2025
What fun! I took the North Beach tour, and as a Bay Area resident who admittedly doesn't spend tons of time walking around San Francisco, this was a great way to get acquainted with an area that has lots of great history, and lots of great food! The tour was informative, our guide was really pleasant, and I'd recommend this as a way for folks to experience the city up close!
beverlycY2024UE, Aug 2025
It was really a fun tour. I love all the history connected with North Beach locations. It’s fun to hear about the Ghost Stories and imagine those times. The food was delicious. Marcy was a great storyteller and was entertaining and friendly.
P574DCalyssas, Jul 2025
Our tour guide Dale was incredible and the company was so generous to let us still go after a friend dropped out, so it was a small tour but absolutely packed with great information and really tasty food! He really took his time to loop us in to the history of San Francisco and the food was incredible. I will definitely go again.
mperrin91, Jul 2025
We had a fantastic time on the food/ghost tour. Dale was the best guide we've had on any of our tours and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience. It was like touring North Beach, eating, and chatting with an old friend rather than a tour guide. The food was delicious and the ghost stories about each location complemented the tour well. This tour is great for anyone, from families to solo travelers to couples - it'll be one of the best decisions you make if you visit San Francisco and was the highlight of our weeklong trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks!! We are so happy you enjoyed the tour!
A Stroll Through the Past: With a ghostly chill in the air, we’ll embark on a brisk historical walk through the neighborhood’s hidden corners. Along this path, we’ll peel back the layers of North Beach’s sinister past that still haunt its streets today.
Our gourmet ghost tour starts with a haunted visit to the San Remo Hotel’s restaurant, the area’s oldest and eeries restaurant. Here, we discuss the resident ghosts while sampling the Italian fair.
Our next destination is the iconic Washington Square Park, where we’ll taste focaccia bread sandwiches at a beloved bohemian gem.
We stop outside North Beach’s most venerable landmark, the Saloon. This time-honored establishment traces back to the 1800s with stories of kidnapped sailors not to be missed.
Note of caution: 21+ and older to enter.
Here, we don’t just savor slices; we delve into the cheesy history of pizza, offering a delightful and tasty interlude. Our most lighthearted stop of the evening.
Here, we learn a more modern ghost tale, ripped from the headlines in the 1980's.
Full, we embark on a short journey to mysterious Chinatown. We’ll explore additional haunted locations in its labyrinth of streets.
Here we learn stories of the famous poets who walked the streets of North Beach including Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
Our haunting journey culminates with a dessert stop at a local watering hole renowned for its ties to the Beatnik era. Note our dessert location is subject to change.
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