San Francisco North Beach food and history walking tour

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Place: San Francisco

Duration: up to 2 hours

Language: English

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Explore North Beach with an expert guide
Visit Colombus Tower and The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
Try biscotti at Stella Pastry & Cafe and pizza at Golden Boy Pizza

What to expect

Enjoy a history and food tour of San Francisco's famous North Beach. Try local foods, see how these culinary delights are made and learn the behind-the-scenes of this vibrant neighborhood.

Stops include:

Colombus Tower (Sentinel Building): admire the copper green Flatiron-style building home to Zoetrope film studio (co-founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas)
The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi: admire the exquisite murals executed by the Italian fin-de-siècle painter and illustrator Luigi Brusatori
Stella Pastry & Café: get the chance to taste the biscotti or cookie of the day with coffee or espresso
Washington Square: talk about the history of the statues in the park and why there are time capsules buried here
Golden Boy Pizza: grab a bite at one of the best pizza places in town
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers: explore the inside of this store and learn about rich "beat generation"
Jack Kerouac Alley: take pictures of the Jack Kerouac Alley, with its well-known murals and gratifies
The Stinking Rose: visit this restaurant known for its love of garlic and take the chance to taste any garlic