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Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland

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Overview

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.

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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.

What's Included

  • Brunch/Lunch Menu Items
  • Water at every foodie stop
  • Food tastings from four to five popular local restaurants
  • Private transportation
  • Parking Fees
  • Additional/Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase) at every foodie stop
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

15th Street
Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Please note, the tour ends in a different location - approximately one mile away from the starting location. Guests will have to find alternative transportation or walk back to their car after the tour.

What To Expect

Jack London Square (Pass By)

Visitors will meet in this location and explore art, cuisine, and the history of the area.
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Old Oakland (Pass By)

Visitors will pass through this location and explore art, cuisine, and the history of the area.
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Oakland

Our tours showcase some of our favorite Black-owned restaurants, chef-recommended dishes to try and a bit of history about the restaurant and city where the tour is taking place. We invite you to come along with us as we explore the culinary wonders of Black food in our home town and beyond!
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Black Food Tour – Downtown Oakland?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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4.88
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Average 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 24 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Black Food Tour – Downtown Oakland?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is 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.
The following is NOT included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Parking Fees.
  • Additional/Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase) at every foodie stop.
  • Gratuity for your tour guide is not included.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Black Food Tour - Downtown Oakland will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 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

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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