Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
What To Expect
Jack London Square
Visitors will meet in this location and explore art, cuisine, and the history of the area.
Old Oakland
Visitors will pass through this location and explore art, cuisine, and the history of the area.
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Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Oakland trip
Hysyanne J,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ari was great host. Not only did we eat good but we played trivia game. Which is not usually done on tours. Ari was also very knowledge about resturants and history behind it. Each stop was given enough time to enjoy meal without being rushed overall good tour
Food Heaven
Brooklyncnmt,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience. The food was delicious and our tour guide Kayla was very knowledgeable. This was our first time doing a tour like this and we were not disappointed. Excellent Tour !
A must do. Yummy and educational!
soroya,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous food tour mixed in with art and black history! My first time in San Francisco and The Bay Area, I knew that I wanted to show Oakland some love so we went on the Black Food Tour. Our tour guide, Kyla, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and engaging. As a local native, she is a wealth of information. We visited 5 different locally black owned and run destinations…all fabulous! What I really loved about the establishments we visited were that they spanned the African diaspora and were unique in their cuisine. Along the way, we stopped at many beautiful art murals that told a bit of Oakland’s story and also toured the Black Panther Party museum. So whether you’re from the area, or just visiting like we were, I highly recommend this food tour. Also, don’t eat beforehand because you’ll receive very healthy portions that will have you stuffed. Enjoy!
Excellent Tour!
kristib669,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was such a great experience! Great food, interesting history, fun conversations. Aurielle was an amazing tour guide. I live in Oakland and will definitely be going back to the restaurants we visited.
Guaranteed you are going to be full
Ecchie D,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very entertaining. Guide was very nice and friendly. Most foods were great. The first place Everett was not so impressive but the shrimp gritts at Y’s choice, Plantain at T’chaka, oysters at the cook and her farmer were incredible.
Black food tour
Danine S,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must do food tour!!!!!! Do not eat before you go. It was so much good food to taste. The host Ari was amazing and knowledgeable. The tour is very interactive for everyone on the tour. We walked Oakland streets and Ari gave us a lot of history about Oakland. We ate seafood, soul food, Haitian cuisine, and the hibiscus tea yum yum yum. I have traveled many places, done plenty of food tours, but this one takes the cake!!!!!! You will be very pleased with everything about this tour. BOOK IT NOW!!!!!!!!
Great time!
moleys67,
Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! The guides were so fun and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic and the portions were so generous. I would definitely do it again!
Fantastic food & guides
Adina Morano E,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour, guides & facts! The tour took us to 5 places for various food types, all black owned establishment. Each location was unique and flavorful. Our guides, Arielle & Kyia were personable & professional. We will definitely want to come back to visit new restaurants
The Best Food Tour We've Ever Taken!
No Basic Betty,
Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We'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!
A little disappointed
michellecM8630ZM,
May 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was disappointed with the owner because we stood out waiting for our tour guide and she never called to explain why we were waiting so long. When I called her, she act as though she wasn't aware that the tour guide had not shown up. And she never called me back to update us! However Auri made up for her lateness by being very professional in her demeanor. You can tell she loves her city. The first stop was a bar b que spot and they had us try a vegan sausage...so that was the second disappointment.
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