Mission District Food Tour San Francisco: 5 tastings with guide

Walk through the Mission, taste five stops, learn what shaped the neighborhood

The Mission District Food Tour is a three-hour guided walking tour in San Francisco where you taste food from five different restaurants, bakeries and shops while a local guide explains the neighborhood's history and food culture. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice; a minimum of two people per booking is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mission District Food Walking Tour

• Visit Craftsman & Wolves bakery
• Taste authentic Mexican tacos
• Try Venezuelan bites at Arepas Latin Cuisine
• Sample hand-baked empanadas
• Enjoy French-style bakery with skip-the-line

The Experience

Three hours gets you through five stops across the Mission District, each one a different kind of food. You'll start at Craftsman & Wolves for their famous Rebel Within Muffin, then move to an authentic Mexican taquería, then Arepas Latin Cuisine for Venezuelan dishes, then hand-made empanadas (baked, not fried, with vegetarian and meat options), and finish at a French-style bakery where you skip the line. The guide walks with you the whole way, talking about the neighborhood's history and what the food scene says about who lives here.

Your guide is a local who speaks English and knows the Mission well enough to explain why each stop matters—not just what you're eating, but the people and the culture behind it. The tastings are included in the price, so there's no ordering at each place or figuring out what costs extra. If you need vegetarian options, let them know when you book.

The route is walkable and wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are accessible. Strollers and prams work fine if you're traveling with infants, and service animals are welcome. The tour suits all fitness levels, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• all five food tastings at restaurants, bakeries and ethnic eateries.
• lunch.
• skip-the-line entry at the French bakery.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sidewalk Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're with at least one other person and want to hit five different Mission spots in three hours with a guide who knows the neighborhood's history—you'll taste your way through without backtracking or deciding where to go next.

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Top questions

How many food stops do we visit on the Mission District Food Tour?

Five stops across the Mission: Craftsman & Wolves, an authentic Mexican taquería, Arepas Latin Cuisine, a hand-made empanada shop, and a French-style bakery where you skip the line.

Is the Mission District Food Tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options in the neighborhood are wheelchair accessible as well.

What if I'm vegetarian—are there options on this tour?

Vegetarian options are available; let the operator know at the time of booking so they can plan your stops accordingly.

Does the tour include lunch, or are these just small tastings?

Lunch is included in the price, and all food tastings at the five restaurants and shops are included as well.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the Mission District, or is pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, but public transportation options are available nearby to reach the starting point.