from 79 $
Inquiry

Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour – Small Group

352 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the largest Chinese communities outside of Asia, so explore the ins and outs of this lively multicultural neighborhood with a guide who knows the way. Venture beyond the tourist shops to learn the history of landmarks like Portsmouth Square and the Dragon's Gate, stopping along the way to sample authentic dim sum and tour a fortune cookie factory.

  • Avoid aimless wandering and see the best of Chinatown
  • Get tips on ordering dim sum like a local
  • Watch how fortune cookies are made at a factory
  • Learn about the neighborhood’s long history in a respectful way

What To Expect

Expand All

Dragon’s Gate



Our tour will begin at the famous Dragon’s Gate, the main entrance to San Francisco’s Chinatown neighborhood. Your guide will review the itinerary to follow during your tour so you don’t miss any point!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Cathedral of St. Mary



Your second stop will bring you to a visit to the old St. Mary Cathedral where your guide will instruct you about relevant facts about this building and its connection to the Chinatown community.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eastern Bakery



Your tour continues with a delicious stop at Eastern Bakery, where you will get the chance to taste a sample of homemade cookies. Expect to get some tips from the Bakey owners so you can learn how to cook them at home!

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Delicious Dim Sum



A Chinatown tour will never be complete if you don’t get to taste a homemade Dim Sum. Join our guide to our next stop will be at Delicious Dim Sum, probably the best ones you’ve ever had.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co



Continue your tour with a memorable visit to a Fortune Cookie factory, where you will have the chance taste them and learn about the cooking techniques and the historical significance of fortune.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portsmouth Square



Finish your tour walking around the square and learn about the historical significance of this area for the Gold Rush, California’s beginnings, and Chinatown’s origin.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Snacks
  • Brunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Hotel Pick up or drop off
  • Tips

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

352 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
from 79 $

Inquiry


    You might also like