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

5.0 (55 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Stretchy Pants LLC

Ages: Adults (21–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Dinner: We include a full meal and dessert

Not included

Not included: Contact us for drink packages

Itinerary

North Beach

Passing 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.
Stop 2

20 min

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.
Washington Square

20 min

Our next destination is the iconic Washington Square Park, where we’ll taste focaccia bread sandwiches at a beloved bohemian gem.
The Saloon

Passing 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.
Stop 5

20 min

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.
Stop 6

Passing by

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

30 min

Full, we embark on a short journey to mysterious Chinatown. We’ll explore additional haunted locations in its labyrinth of streets.
City Lights Booksellers

Passing by

Here we learn stories of the famous poets who walked the streets of North Beach including Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
Stop 9

20 min

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet outside - it's haunted!

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.