From US$79 per person
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4.3 / 5 from 4 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Please meet your guide outside Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen: 1475 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709.
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Itinerary
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Berkeley gets overshadowed by its bigger neighbors, but a lot of what people love about American food and a fair chunk of modern political life started right here.(2 hr)
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Founded in 1868, it’s the flagship campus of the University of California system. It has a reputation for being intellectually intense, innovative, diverse, and highly competitive — often described as having “Ivy League-level academics with public school energy.”(30 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- 4-5 food stops
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages are available for you to purchase on your own if you choose
- Parking
- Gratuities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Oakland, California
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide outside Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen: 1475 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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