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Berkeley Food & Counter-Culture Tour

4.4(5)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy igniTours
Berkeley Food & Counter-Culture Tour

About this activity

This walking tour reveals Berkeley as the unsung powerhouse of American food and modern politics.

We begin in the North Shattuck neighborhood (formerly the Gourmet Ghetto), where culinary revolutions happened simultaneously. You'll discover how Alfred Peet birthed specialty coffee, the Cheese Board Collective popularized the French baguette, and Alice Waters pioneered farm-to-table dining at Chez Panisse. The tour features five distinct food stops, including the Cheese Board’s cult-favorite vegetarian pizza and Gregoire's famous potato puffs.

Next, we explore the UC Berkeley campus, passing through the world’s densest grove of Tasmanian Blue Gum Eucalyptus. We'll admire the towering Campanile and architecture. We'll stand by the Mario Savio Steps and learn how this became the epicenter of the 1964 Free Speech Movement.

Finally, we head down Telegraph Avenue and grab a sweet treat as we walk by Rasputin & Amoeba Records before concluding at People's Park, a famous protest site.

What's included

  • ✓4-5 food stops

Not included

  • ✕Alcoholic beverages are available for you to purchase on your own if you choose
  • ✕Parking
  • ✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

  • Please meet your guide outside Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen: 1475 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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