Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland

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You can select up to 12 travelers in total.

Adult (17-75) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 12

Youth (15-16) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12

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Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland

2 Adults x $150.00

$300.00

Approx Total

$300.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Brunch/Lunch Menu Items
Water at every foodie stop
Food tastings from four to five popular local restaurants
Knowledgeable and friendly local foodie tour guide

Private transportation
Parking Fees
Additional/Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase) at every foodie stop
Gratuity for your tour guide is not included

Overview

Explore culinary arts like never before! Black Food Tour showcases the vibrancy of Black-owned restaurants, culture, and cuisine - visiting up to 5 local partnering restaurants. Tours are led by Oakland natives who share more about the changing landscape, art, culture, and history of Oakland while guests enjoy food all over the globe. **NOTE*** 1 Week Recommendation: We recommend booking your tour at least one week prior to your selected tour date as this allows time to coordinate with our restaurant partners. If a selected tour date is chosen and is less than 1 week away, we may not be able to accommodate the tour. Low Attendance Cancellations/Reschedules: If within 3-5 days of the selected date, the tour is booked with less than 4 people, it may be cancelled due to low attendance. If cancelled, guest will receive the option to reschedule or receive a refund. If you have a group larger than 6 guests, we recommend booking a private tour.

Meeting points

Please meet your tour guide at the “PEACE” Mural in Jack London Square. Your tour guide will be waiting near the entrance of “Plank” on the cross streets of Embarcadero and Broadway. They will be holding a green “Black Food Tour” sign.

End point

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Please note, the tour ends in a different location - approximately one mile away from the starting location. Guests will have to find alternative transportation or walk back to their car after the tour.

Itinerary

Jack London Square (Pass By)

Visitors will meet in this location and explore art, cuisine, and the history of the area.
Old Oakland (Pass By)

Visitors will pass through this location and explore art, cuisine, and the history of the area.
Oakland

Our tours showcase some of our favorite Black-owned restaurants, chef-recommended dishes to try and a bit of history about the restaurant and city where the tour is taking place. We invite you to come along with us as we explore the culinary wonders of Black food in our home town and beyond!

3 hours

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

February 14100% refund

February 15No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Showing 1-5 of 17 reviews with 5 stars

The Best Food Tour We've Ever Taken!

Published on Jul, 2024

We've taken food tours all around the world—from Marbella to Paris to Boston—and this was by far the best tour we've ever experienced! It was so family-friendly, and even my kids loved it! What makes this tour special? Although the food is amazing, it's not just about the food—it's about the stories. Our passionate guide weaved tales of resilience, creativity, and community spirit, connecting each delicious bite to the people and history behind it. It was so fun to explore so many hidden gems that we would have missed if we stayed in San Francisco. We will be doing this tour again!

Fun and fantastic

Published on Mar, 2024

I really enjoyed my self . It was my first time really experiencing Oakland . I enjoyed the different foods and the learning the history of Oakland . Tiffany is very pleasant and sweet. I’m looking forward to the next tour .

A hearty blend of food and Oakland history

Published on Sep, 2023

The tour was amazing! Had great food, a historic view of Downtown Oakland, and have a few gems to come visit my next time back in the city. Highly recommended!

All Round Amazing

Published on Jul, 2023

The food, the tour, the hospitality, the history learned, the experience. I would easily rate this a 10 out of 10.

Great Experience!

Published on Jul, 2023

The Black Food Tour was excellent! As a local, I've dined at some of the restaurants on the tour, but the curated item selection, experience, and incredible hosts made me feel like I was visiting the area for the first time (in the best way)! Ari and Tiff were great and engaging hosts. I especially love their diligence in providing historical context about Oakland throughout, and the respect they paid to Black restaurant owners. If you want to get a taste of some of the best spots in Oakland, I'd highly recommend this tour.

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