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Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour - Small Group

Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour - Small Group

Overview

Make the best of your trip to San Francisco by joining the most engaging historical and food tour in Chinatown. Enjoy tasting homemade Dim Sum, see how Fortune Cookies are made, and learn about all the inside outs of the largest Chinese enclave outside Asia.

City: San Francisco

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $79.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Individual Dim Sum boxes for each guest at Delicious Dim Sum

Cookies at Eastern Bakery

Fortune Cookies samples

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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 (30)

Wander508324

Jul 2024

Scott, with his great voice, was a knowing and enjoyable guide. He told some stories perfectly suited to our tour. Fun food snacks and special stops at places like the City Lights Bookstore (and the nearby street structure “The Language of the Birds” ) and Cafe Fugazi…

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Hi Wander! Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Scott’s storytelling and the special stops. We’re glad you had a great time and appreciate your feedback!

christinafI2639ER

Jul 2024

Joseph was very knowledgeable about the rich history of Chinatown and San Francisco. This is was one of the best walking tours I’ve taken, as Joseph had so much detailed information. Also, I enjoyed all the food tastings and I’m a very picky eater.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Hi Christine! Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the detailed tour of Chinatown and the food tastings with Joseph. We appreciate your kind words and are glad you had a great experience!

L_G

Jul 2024

First off, I have a minor handicap that can often slow me down, but I could easily keep up with the group - the only thing that kept me behind was waiting for people to clear so I could take a picture of something, haha. The tour moved slowly enough that I was able to walk easily and the frequent stops gave me time to catch my breath. We ALL struggled with some of those really steep blocks, even our guide. (there were really only 2 separate steep blocks, the others were nearly flat or had an easy incline) I took my 14yo niece to SF and chose to do a few tours and make it a learning experience. This was not my first trip to SF, but my first time doing anything "touristy" - it was WORTH IT! Every penny. We learned so much about history, destruction, and reconstruction. The food stops were delicious! The stories were memorable. I asked my niece on our way home what she had learned. Everything she repeated came from THIS tour. The kid was paying attention! Our guide, Joseph, was knowledgeable and friendly and took the time to get to know each of us in the group.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Hi LG! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you and your niece enjoyed the tour and found it informative and enjoyable. It's great to know that the pace and frequent stops worked well for you, allowing you to fully experience the tour. We appreciate your kind words about our guide Joseph, and we hope to see you both again on another adventure in the future!