SF's North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour Including Full Meal

5.0 (55 reviews) San Francisco, USA
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Venture into the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach—lovingly dubbed ‘Little Italy.’ On this food and ghost tour, you’ll weave through a rich culinary landscape while delving into the spine-tingling tales that haunt this iconic district.

HIGHLIGHTS:
+ Full meal included
+ Unearth the chilling tales of the Gold Rush Era
+ See the cinematic history of the oldest restaurant in SF
+ Dive into the captivating history of pizza
+ Taste famed focaccia bread sandwiches at a bohemian gem
+ Hear stories of the Beatnik poets
+ Take a quick sojourn into Haunted Chinatown
+ Feel history come alive outside North Beach’s oldest bar
+ See where The Godfather was written
+ End on a sweet note with a renowned Italian dessert

We’ll walk through the neighborhood's hidden corners and explore North Beach's sinister past, local gems, and time-honored establishments.

Please note that this tour used to be all pizza, so some reviews might mention that, but we have diversified the menu since then.

What's included

  • We include a full meal and dessert
  • Contact us for drink packages

What to expect

  1. North Beach
    Pass by
    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.
  2. 20m
    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.
  3. Washington Square
    20m
    Our next destination is the iconic Washington Square Park, where we’ll taste focaccia bread sandwiches at a beloved bohemian gem.
  4. The Saloon
    Pass by
    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.
  5. 20m
    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.
  6. Pass by
    Here, we learn a more modern ghost tale, ripped from the headlines in the 1980's.
  7. Chinatown
    30m
    Full, we embark on a short journey to mysterious Chinatown. We’ll explore additional haunted locations in its labyrinth of streets.
  8. City Lights Booksellers
    Pass by
    Here we learn stories of the famous poets who walked the streets of North Beach including Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
  9. 20m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside - it's haunted!

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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