Find Your Food Tour in San Francisco, Best Companies Ranked & Reviewed for 2026

1. Avital Food & Drink Experiences

Avital Food & Drink Experiences (formerly Avital Food Tours) has been hosting culinary experiences since 2011. All of our tours include at least 4 tastings at 3-4 different restaurants, plus a sprinkling of storytelling and iconic landmarks in between. What really sets our food tours apart from the rest is that we believe in sharing what restaurants we visit publicly on our website (instead of hiding them like a lot of other companies do). We are proud of our restaurants partners because they are truly the best—think James Beard Nominees, Michelin Plate, and Eater’s Top 38. Plus all of the tastings are served seated at reserved tables, just for Avital guests.

Avital’s tours are great for travelers visiting the city for the first time, locals who have lived in SF their whole life, and even for large groups. Although our tours are a bit more expensive, the value is also much higher. Perfect for those looking for a curated, special, and delicious experience.

Best overall

Starting at $115

North Beach, Mission District

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2. Secret Food Tours

Secret Food Tours runs tours in 80 cities around the world! They’ve been in business since 2013 and have really mastered the art of bringing a consistent, high-quality tour no matter where you are in the world. That’s why this is our top pick for travelers—whether you’re in San Francisco or Singapore, Secret has a fabulous experience for you. Their tours include 5 tasting stops, one of them is always a secret. On one hand this is fun, everyone likes surprise! On the other hand, it’s nice to know where and what you’ll be eating.

Best for travelers

Starting at $79

North Beach/Chinatown, Mission District

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3. Edible Excursions

Edible Excursions is one of our favorite food tour companies in San Francisco, especially for locals. Instead of only offering tours in the most famous SF neighborhoods (Mission, North Beach, Chinatown), they branch out and highlight some really unique areas. For example, their Japantown tour is one of the only available in San Francisco and does an amazing job highlighting one of the last remaining Japantowns in the US. They also offer unique tours in Oakland and Berkeley.

Best for locals

Starting at $89

North Beach, Ferry Building, Japantown, Mission District, Berkeley, Oakland

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4. Local Tastes of the City

Local Tastes of the City is a San Francisco company operating tours in the most popular neighborhoods of San Francisco. Their North Beach/Chinatown tour is our top pick for the best combo food tour—a great options for those short on time but want to see as much as possible. This tour also includes a complimentary glass of wine which is fun bonus.

Best combo tour

Starting at $79

North Beach, Chinatown, Mission District

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5. Stretchy Pants

Stretchy Pants is one of the newest tour operators in SF, but they are already building a great reputation for delicious experiences. Their storytelling is particularly awesome. Many of their tours are themed to really highlight the stories of the neighborhood—like North Beach paired with ghost stories and Mission paired with street art history. They have 5-stars on Google, so guests agree this is a fantastic option!

Best storytelling

Starting at $99

North Beach, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf

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6. Sidewalk Food Tours

Sidewalk has been hosting food tours in San Francisco since 2013. They are a larger company that also offer tours in 12 other cities around the US. This is a double edged sword—they’re an established, professional company, yet their tour in SF may not feel as catered to a local audience. Sidewalk tours are great if you want to try lots of different things at a lower price point.

Best budget tour

Starting at $75

North Beach, Chinatown, Mission District