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

Tue 30 Dec

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Starting at $94.00

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Tue 30 Dec

Starting at $94.00

Make a reservation

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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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
We are not able to accommodate nut allergies

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.

Dragon's Gate

The tour meets next to 400 Grant Avenue, at the corner of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, in front of the Dragon (Chinatown) Gate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (737)

Emily_T

Mar 2025

This was the highlight of our San Francisco trip! We got to see things and try foods we would not have found on our own. The amount and variety of food was just right, we weren't overly stuffed by the end because the food had been spread out perfectly and it wasn't all heavy foods. Our tour guide was great at customizing our food choices based on our group's preferences too. There is plenty of walking in this walking tour but the hills we were on are far from SF's worst, so it was very manageable and we took our time.

SteveP472

Mar 2025

Very interesting guide with a good depth of knowledge of the area and people. It was a great introduction to China Town and North Beach Little Italy. If course the tastings were the highlight of the experience

F9500AFcarolynr

Feb 2025

This was a wonderful four hour plus walking tour. Lots of good samples of food. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. This was a great way to spend a day in San Francisco. Thank you for a lovely adventure!