San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
4.7
Culinary exploration featuring local chefs and artisan foods.
Niche
1 hour 30 minutes
Duration
Introduction
Savor the best of Bay Area cuisine on a food tour of San Francisco’s famous Ferry Building and its farmers market. A local guide will lead you through the Ferry Building Marketplace, introducing you to beloved vendors and tasting artisan goodies like award-winning cheeses, fresh bread, charcuterie, or local chocolate. If your tour is on a farmers market day (such as a Saturday morning), you’ll also wander among the outdoor stalls brimming with organic produce and street food, with chances to sample seasonal fruits or gourmet snacks. Throughout the tour, you’ll hear about the city’s farm-to-table food culture and the history of this iconic ferry terminal turned foodie haven.
What To Expect
- Meet your expert culinary guide in front of the Ferry Building Marketplace for a 90-minute walking tour.
- Walk into the heart of the Bay Area food scene for a culinary exploration that has San Franciscans buzzing about their city's famous landmark in a whole new way.
- As you stroll, you may see some of the city's most-revered chefs buying fresh produce to serve at their restaurants that evening.
- Taste artisan chocolates from Recchiuti, small bites from Chez Panisse inspired-Japanese delicatessen, Delica, and French macarons from Miette.
- Bite into a plant-based burger and fries from Gott’s Roadside, savor award-winning cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery while munching on fresh-baked bread from ACME Bread Company.
- After this 1.5-hour tour, you are free to explore on your own and purchase any products you have sampled and loved.
Not To Be Missed
- Artisan chocolates from Recchiuti – Located at the Ferry Building, these chocolates are a must-try for any sweet lover.
- Fresh-baked bread from ACME Bread Company – A staple of the local food scene, this bakery is known for its exceptional loaves.
- Award-winning cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery – Sample some of the best cheeses California has to offer, available at various stalls.
Not Recommended for
Individuals with mobility issues may find the walking aspect of the tour challenging.
Timings
10:00
