Berkeley Food & Counter Culture Tour
Overview
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
- Lunch 4-5 food stops
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages are available for you to purchase on your own if you choose
- Parking
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1475 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2455 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Tour ends outside of Amoeba Music: 2455 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
What To Expect
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Berkeley
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
University of California, Berkeley
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Activity code: C-476004P10
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