Locally guided, historical walking tour of the Funk Zone, SB’s converted warehouse district now home to over 60 wineries, breweries, eateries and art galleries.  End your fun and informative tour of this eclectic neighborhood with either beer or wine tasting, a bite of local food and McConnell’s ice cream. See Options A and B below.

A. Historical Walking Tour + Beer + Bites + McConnell’s Ice Cream – $69 per person*

QUICK DETAILS

  • Ages: 21+
  • Group size: 2-8 guests
  • Duration: approximately 2+ hours, 3/4 mile of walking
  • Number of historical/art stops: 8-9
  • When: Arranged on a day/time convenient for you
  • Food Included: Lite sandwich and fries or curated selection of bites; McConnell’s ice cream
  • Alcoholic beverage: Two beer tasters (5 oz. each)
  • Incidentals Included: Funk Zone Map; guide to over 60 eateries and tasting rooms
  • *Inclusive of tax and all gratuities

What to Expect:  After immersing yourself in the history of the Funk Zone, your guide will take you to the area’s newest craft brewery, Validation Ale, where competing recipes for making craft beer are brewed on site and then “validated” in real time based on beer sales.  Let your “vote” count as to which craft beer is the best while enjoying scrumptious food from its on-site kitchen. Finally, you’ll be given coupons for nearby McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams.

Validation Ale

B. Historical Walking Tour + Margerum Wine Tasting + McConnell’s Ice Cream – $69 per person*

QUICK DETAILS

  • Ages: 21+
  • Group size: 2-8 guests
  • Duration: approximately 2+ hours, 3/4 mile of walking
  • Number of historical/art stops: 8-9
  • When: Arranged on a day/time convenient for you
  • Food Included: McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams
  • Alcoholic Beverage:  Three (3) premium tastings or one full glass
  • Incidentals Included: Funk Zone Map; guide to over 60 eateries and tasting rooms
  • *Inclusive of tax and all gratuities

What to Expect:  After immersing yourself in the history of the Funk Zone your guide will escort you to a premium local winery.  Founded by Doug Margerum in 2001, a local food and wine legend, Margerum Wine Company makes limited amounts of world-class, age-worthy wines. You’ll taste their flagship Rhone-varietal blends, M5 White and M5 Red, as well as their Grenache-based Riviera Rose.  Finally, you’ll be given coupons for nearby McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams.

Margerum Wine Company

Scheduling Your Tour:  Call or text John at 650-576-4145 or by email at: john@freewalkingtoursb.com  24-hour advance notice appreciated and tours subject to the availability of guides for the day and time selected.