Unique Features of This Program

Dine on a meal that you prepare under the instruction of professional teaching chefs.

• At the conclusion of an afternoon discovering the hidden Italian enclaves of North Beach, observe a cooking demonstration by a professional chef, then dine on the meal that you saw being prepared.
• Join a local expert among the high-energy markets of the biggest Chinatown in North America
• Visit the bustling farmer's market and sample the wares of the fine-food emporium in the newly renovated San Francisco Ferry Building, an architectural and historical icon of the city.

Activity Particulars

Walking up to 2 miles over uneven surfaces, standing up to 1 hour. Extensive use of public transportation.

Bring an eager appetite to the streets of America’s favorite city as you venture into San Francisco’s world-renowned restaurants, prestigious kitchens and eclectic ethnic neighborhoods. Explore the Italian cuisine and heritage of North Beach, experience the markets and delicacies of bustling Chinatown, and refine your tastes with gourmet favorites at the San Francisco Ferry Building. Eat lunch prepared by culinary students at City College of San Francisco, acquire the secrets of premier vineyards during a wine tasting, and learn from a professional critic about life in the competitive restaurant scene. Conclude with an exclusive cooking lesson led by professional teaching chefs who impart their knowledge of gourmet techniques and recipes.

Walking up to two miles over uneven surfaces, standing up to one hour. Extensive use of public transportation.

San Francisco

A stunning city with a colorful past and vibrant present, San Francisco offers legendary landmarks — the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, cable cars and elegant Victorian homes — along with spectacular cityscapes and views of bay and bridges.