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Mission District Food and History Small Group Walking Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Exclusive walking tour through Mission District
- Marvel at the murals all over the neighbourhood
- Taste Oaxacan traditional dishes
- Small group tour ensures a unique experience
- Mix of culture, history and gastronomy
Activity location
- Mission District
- San Francisco, California, United States of America
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Mission San Francisco street, 16
- 16th Street
- 94114, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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Mission District Food and History Small Group Walking Tour
- 3h 30m
- English
- Food and drinks
What's included, what's not
- Narrated food and history walking tour of Mission District.
- Entrance fee to Mission San Francisco de Assis.
- Plenty of stops with Photo opportunities.
- Food tastings (Mexican Oaxaca food / second stop that could be Tacos, Pastry or Coffee).
- Small group activity guaranteed, maximum of 12 customers.
- Service charge (optional).
- Hotel Pick up or drop off.
Know before you book
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.
What you can expect
Start at Mission San Francisco de Asis (also known as Mission Dolores), one of the oldest buildings in San Francisco. This chapel is home to exclusive religious art, and we will explore the rich history. You will be able to enjoy its gardens and explore the only cemetery within the city limits.
Just two streets away you will find Mission Dolores Park. Formerly a Jewish Cemetery. Moving through the park, we will pass Father Hidalgo’s statute making our way to see the “Golden Fire Hydrant”. This fire hydrant located at Church St. & 20th was the only functioning hydrant during the 1906 earthquake & fire. This single hydrant saved the Mission from destruction. This location being elevated affords a great view of the city.
We depart the Park to explore the surrounding areas where you will find extraordinary street art. You will enjoy the hidden wonders inside the Mission as well as the Mission Community pool, Bnai David’s Synagogue, and the Women’s building which hosts one of the most famous murals in San Francisco.
Our next stop will be at Café de Olla, a restaurant that makes everything from scratch, honouring the Oaxacan style cuisine where you will be tempted to taste typical Mexican dishes such as Quesadillas, Tamales, Tlayudas, and Tortillas, along with typical drinks such as Agua Fresca, Ice Caffe da Olla, and many other options.
We continue our exploration of Mission Street. This vibrant and bustling community, full of traditional shops and old theatres. The pace of the locals conducting daily commerce is exciting, everywhere you look the unique architecture presents itself. Classic Victorian-style homes throughout the district we will examine some of the most popular on Lexington St & San Carlos St., different architecture styles and cultures in only a few blocks.
Finally, you will arrive at the most popular area, 24th Street that connects Mission Street with Potrero Street. Along this 8-block stretch, you will be faced with so many tantalising choices; tacos at La Taqueria or rather pick up some pastry at La Reina Bakery or some coffee at the original Philz Coffee shop. Before the end of this awesome trip, our tour guide will show you the amazing Balmy Alley. On this famous Mission District Street, you will be amazed by an extensive collection of murals. Most of them are an expression of outrage over human rights violations and political abuses in Central America.
Location
Activity location
- Mission District
- San Francisco, California, United States of America
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Mission San Francisco street, 16
- 16th Street
- 94114, San Francisco, California, United States of America