Absolutely! Our tasting sizes are designed to let you savor a wide variety of flavors and styles. If we served full-size cones or cups, you’d miss out on the adventure. We’re all about discovery, so get ready for some unconventional, mind-blowing flavors. Plain vanilla and chocolate lovers, beware – this tour is for the adventurous!
Nope, that’s our job! We’ve scoured the city, taste-testing at all the coolest ice cream spots, and mingling with the quirkiest characters. Trust us, we’re the experts you came here for!
Absolutely! We’re not just about ice cream – we’re your tour guides to the city’s gems. If you fancy a spin across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or a zigzag down the legendary Lombard Street (yes, the curviest one!), you can spice up your tour with an extra 30 minutes or a full hour. (additional upgrade charge)
Get your cameras ready for some picture-perfect sightseeing!
Sorry, this tour isn’t a lactose intolerant’s dream. This tour is all about tasting, and about 75-85% of the items we’ve pre-selected are dairy-packed delights.
Be warned, there might also be nuts, bacon, and other non-dairy ingredients in the mix.
Unfortunately, vegetarian and gluten-free options are not a big part of this experience. To keep things on track and avoid endless lines, we order pints of ice cream in advance, so accommodating individual dietary restrictions can wreck the schedule.
Sorry, no mix-and-match magic here! Depending on the day, you’ll either dive into The Mission and Potrero Hill districts or explore The Fillmore and Lower Haight Districts. Our route is dictated by the operating day/hours of our chosen ice cream havens. But alas, we can’t blend these routes because these delightful parlors are sprinkled across the city like sweet surprises.
Nah, we like to keep you in suspense! The tasting choices and stops are part of the adventure itself, so you’ll discover them as we go along. If you’re curious, though, check out our example flavors and the caliber of ice cream shops we visit for a sneak peek.
For our tours, we recommend booking at least a week in advance. Last-minute bookings might limit options when it comes to shops and tasting selections available. So, don’t delay, book your ice cream extravaganza early!
We’ll meet you at the whimsically named Umbrella Alley, 757 Beach Street in San Francisco unless you’ve arranged for a fancy hotel pick-up (extra fee). Hotel Pick Up is available for Jeeps (Unfortunately not for the Tuk Tuks)
But honestly, Umbrella Alley is where the magic begins!
Nope, we don’t include gratuity. In the tourism world, it’s customary to tip around 15%-20%, which comes to approximately $20.00 per guest. You can think of it as a sweet way to show your appreciation.
Nope, our pricing already includes everything but the gratuity! No sneaky “booking fees” or hidden charges here. We like to keep things as sweet and straightforward as possible!
Bookings are refundable if you let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Within that 24-hour window, there are no refunds, and you can’t reschedule. We have to pre-order and prepay for all those delicious tastings, and being a small company, last-minute cancels are impossible to refill. So, please be sure before you book!
Our Jeeps can comfortably seat 6 people, plus your awesome driver/guide. We recommend 4 adults in the Jeep and 2 older children / teens in the third-row seating. Sorry, but no infants under age 3 allowed. we don’t have a setup for rear-facing car seats. For the little ones, don’t forget to bring or request the required car seat(s). The third row is perfect for older kids (10 and up) and teens. Just keep in mind it’s a bit breezier back there and not set up for booster or child seats.
Tuk Tuks are small vehicles – for everyone’s comfort, we suggest 5 adult riders per Tuk Tuk. 6 guests are ok with a group that includes children ages 3+ and adults.
Please no children/infants under age 3 on any tour.
No children seated in laps.
You may know them from the streets of Bangkok or Bangalore—they are the open-air, three-wheeled conveyances attached to a motorcycle chassis that usually hold about three people, depending on the country.
San Francisco’s Tuk Tuk is a modern-day version of the rickshaw and holds up to six people. And it’s completely powered by electricity, which means zero emissions for the environment! They handle hills like a champ and navigate easily to spots where buses aren’t allowed.
You’ll love getting up close and personal with beautiful San Francisco from a Tuk Tuk!
Dietary Restrictions: Please be aware that all food tours operated by SFETC Inc. may not accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions. There is no guarantee that the foods/beverages provided during the tour will be free of allergens or meet specific dietary needs. Participants assume all risks related to food/beverage consumption during the tour.
Inherent Risks and Dangers: Participants understand and acknowledge that all food tours operated by SFETC Inc. involve inherent risks and dangers, including food allergies, foodborne illnesses, slips, falls, and related injuries. Participants voluntarily choose to participate in the tour and assume all known and unknown risks associated with their participation.
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Governing Law and Jurisdiction: All participants on this tour shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of San Francisco, California, USA. Participants agree to submit to the jurisdiction of San Francisco, California for any disputes arising from their participation in this tour.
Liability Agreement: Please review our full terms and conditions, which are an integral part of any reservation /participation.
SFETC Inc. is not liable for delays due to accidents, breakdowns, road conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
Tour routes, destinations, menu selections, and attractions may change without notice, and we are not responsible for lost or damaged property left onboard.
Do not hesitate to give us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you.
1.415.474.3130
icecream@sanfranciscoicecreamtours.com
