Your friendly guides will show you what's hot in the San Francisco food scene as you visit specialty shops and restaurants that are proud of their commitment to local and sustainable ingredients and handmade treats.

As you compare gourmet cheeses, participate in a craft beer tasting and indulge your sweet tooth, you'll gain an appreciation for a distinct neighborhood that most tourists never see.

You'll stroll past elegant Victorians and the San Francisco Zen Center, and you'll learn about the history of this neighborhood - where celebrity chefs coexist with Zen priests and coffee cult fanatics.

You'll taste and chat with other food-loving guests and leave the tour with a host of memories and restaurant recommendations for your next trip to Hayes Valley.

Taste a wide variety of gourmet foods and drinks which may include:

• Seasonal ice cream made before your eyes by liquid nitrogen
• Greek sandwiches from a new neighborhood eatery inspired by the souvlaki joints found throughout Greece
• Artisanal salumi and bread from the "first couple of charcuterie"
• Bahn mi sandwiches from an upscale Vietnamese street food cafe
• Gingerbread cupcakes voted "Best Cupcake in America" by Food Network
• Gourmet cheese tasting with wine from a French garden cafe
• Craft beer flight (or wine) from a speakeasy inspired lounge

Year-Round:
Fridays and Sundays - 2:00 PM

• All participants must be at least 21 years of age
• Participants are encouraged to bring water in a refillable bottle for the tour
• Gratuity for your guide is not included but is appreciated if you enjoy the tour
• Participants will be required to walk a little less than a mile at a leisurely pace on a relatively flat route
• Tours require a minimum of 4 participants to run