Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour in San Francisco booking from $79.90

Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour

Overview

Spend an afternoon exploring two of San Francisco's vibrant areas for food and nightlife on a walking tour through Chinatown and North Beach. On their own, they will stir your senses. Together, they awaken you to new flavors, ancient cultures, and a diverse lifestyle.

On their own, Chinatown and North Beach stir your senses.
Together, they awaken you to new flavors, new cultures, and to parts of your heart. We'll start by exploring Chinatown by twilight, including tasting Moon Cakes from one of the oldest bakeries in Chinatown.

We'll search out authentic Chinese and Italian sites. We'll uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. And you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves.

From wine to Dim Sum, Peking Duck, fortune cookies, in the very places where the Beat Generation started and Barbary Coast history that made San Francisco what it is, you'll feel like you've really experienced Chinatown and North Beach\Little Italy.

City: San Francisco

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Expect more than 5 generous food and drink tastings along the way

Chocolate from Z Cioccolato - One the top chocolatiers in the US

Start in Chinatown with moon cakes from one of the neighborhood's oldest bakeries

Enjoy tea tastings in Chinatown

Bite into a fresh cannoli from Stella Pastry, which has been making cannoli since 1942

Relax with pizza at Mona Lisa Restaurant

Sit down for a traditional Chinese meal

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
Proof of vaccination is required on all tours. Masks may be required in some stops.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Proof of vaccination is required on all tours. Masks may be required in some stops.

What To Expect

Dragon's Gate

Meet your guide and group at the gated entrance to Chinatown (Bush & Grant Streets) to start your exploration of some of San Francisco's most dynamic neighborhoods. As you walk through Chinatown, you'll learn about Chinese culture and mysticism as you taste dim sum from one of the oldest bakeries in the area. Stroll past some of the district's interesting sculptures and listen as your guide points out some remarkable architecture.

Chinatown

We'll explore Chinatown through a tea tasting and enjoy some local foods

North Beach

Next, head for North Beach, where you'll learn about the history and culture of this historically Italian neighborhood. Follow your guide to some of the little-known hidden gems that serve authentic Italian coffee and other treats. Additionally, search out authentic Chinese and Italian crafts and pottery and uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. Enjoy some local pastries, chocolate, and pizza along with a tour of the neighborhood from a local.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (319)

kimberlyrY1159FD

Dec 2022

Our guide Brian was awesome! He arranged everything and led us to restaurants in we never would have found in our own! He was knowledgeable with city history, and as a SF native, told me hidden history I had never known about. It was an amazing afternoon that went into evening. A perfect tour. Thank you!

GoPlaces44480642977

Dec 2022

Super fun way to see a city. Isabella was a wonderful guide who shared her knowledge of the two areas of the city while ensuring we were taken care of with delicious food. Highly recommend this tour as a way to see San Francisco!

Tour25914145672

Dec 2022

Great tour. Cynthia was friendly and knowledgeable. She took us to places that I probably would never have made it to on my own. Be prepared to eat! The food the offerings were diverse and very tasty. I would not recommend eating before the tour because you will be offered more food than your group can eat. They do not skimp on the portions! This is a long tour (4+ hours) but it doesn't feel excessively long and I never felt rushed. It gives you time to enjoy the food, the people in your group, and the history. Definitely the best food tour I have been on!

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Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour

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