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

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San Francisco, USA
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3 hours (approx.)
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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

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

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2237 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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End point

601 Vallejo Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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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.
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San Remo Hotel

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Washington Square

Our next destination is the iconic Washington Square Park, where we’ll taste focaccia bread sandwiches at a beloved bohemian gem.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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Il Casaro Pizzeria

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Condor Club (pass by)

Here, we learn a more modern ghost tale, ripped from the headlines in the 1980's.
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Chinatown

Full, we embark on a short journey to mysterious Chinatown. We’ll explore additional haunted locations in its labyrinth of streets.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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Caffe Trieste

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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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the SF’s North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour Including Full Meal?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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