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San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour with Optional Lunch

San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour with Optional Lunch

Overview

Discover San Francisco's Chinatown on this fascinating walking tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich heritage and culture of this storied neighborhood as your insider guide takes you to popular and off-the-beaten path locations. View historic landmarks, visit an herbal pharmacy and hear about Waverly Place, a secluded alley full of private clubs. Stroll through the Stockton Street food markets and sample fortune cookies at the factory where they're made. You'll leave with a whole new appreciation for this historic and culturally authentic neighborhood.

City: San Francisco

Thu 17 Jul

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Starting at $59.00

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Thu 17 Jul

Starting at $59.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
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
Tours operate rain or shine; please dress appropriately
We need a minimum of 2 persons to confirm your booking. If you are traveling alone, we will offer alternate dates for you to join us.

What To Expect

All About Chinatown Tours

Meet at Old St. Mary's Cathedral, 660 California St., to begin your walking tour of Chinatown's most popular sights and hidden locales. Your guide will highlight the history and culture of Chinatown, explaining how the remarkable authenticity of ancient Chinese culture has been preserved and celebrated in a must-visit San Francisco attraction.

Portsmouth Square

Chinatown’s outdoor living room and the birthplace of San Francisco’s first American flag, first public school, and first cable car line.

Stockton Street

Stroll among the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area at the Stockton Street Food Markets.

Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co

We’ll sample these “wise crackers” and watch how it’s done.

Stockton Street

At this exotic dried goods store, you'll see ginseng, bird's nests, gecko lizards, fish bladders, sea cucumbers, abalone and more and hear about what these foods can do for you.

The Street of the Painted Balconies

Admire architectural details; hear about the history of secret institutions on Waverly Place; and time permitting, visit a secluded Buddhist temple.

Grant Avenue

Stationery store? Party goods supply store? Come with us to discover exactly what this store sells and why.

Grant Avenue

View the East West Bank building for an example of pagoda style architecture, common in Asia. But what was here before the bank? At this stop, you'll understand the complexity of the Chinese language, both spoken and written.

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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 (749)

teresasL5666RD

Mar 2025

Linda was an excellent guide! Engaging and generous with herself and her knowledge . It was fun and interesting. I learned so much.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Hi Tereas: I've been doing these tours for 42 years so I have finally culled what is of interest and what to avoid! Thanks for the 5 star review.

Walter_K

Feb 2025

I have taken this same tour a couple times. It is fun and you learn so much. One of my favorite tours of San Francisco.

SM_CTY

Jan 2025

Excellent! We did this together as a family and had such a great time. Lydia was so fun and knowledgeable. We loved that Lydia grew up there and had so much personal connetion to the community. It was not too fast paced for my older parents and she did a great job just balancing different peoples paces. We all appreciated the authenticity, experience and humor. 5 Stars!!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Hi SM_CTY: In many groups, there are those who walk like they live in New York and Hong Kong, and those who enjoy a more relaxed pace. I'm not so worried about people keeping up or slowing down as I am about being heard easily in a noisy neighborhood. Glad your entire family enjoyed themselves and the pacing! Thank you for the 5 star review.