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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)

Excursion15379187411

Jan 2025

This is my third tour with Linda. She's a great guide with a wonderful sense of humor. I highly recommend this tour for great insights into the history and life in Chinatown.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Hi R.B: Thank you for posting this review on Trip Advisor. If we meet again, I will have had many tastings of Pinot Noir to be able to ask you a zillion questions!

Kaitlin_S

Dec 2024

Learned so much!! Linda was a great guide telling us stories and history of the neighborhood, cultural significance, and much more.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Hi Kaitlin_S: But then, I now know how to give answers that cover all bases: yeah-no; no-yeah; maybe! Thank you for the 5 star review and happy holidays!

J5633XHsierrab

Dec 2024

Our team had the pleasure of going on a Chinatown tour with Linda, and it exceeded all of our expectations! Linda is a wildly fun, energetic and knowledgeable tour guide, and she went out of her way to make sure we saw the things we were most curious about. Born and raised in Chinatown, Linda knows all the ins and outs of this special place. She shares details and tells stories from a place of deep understanding, combined with just the right amount of humor. We loved seeing the herbal apothecary, fortune cookie factory, Chinese clubhouses, architecture, tea house, markets and restaurants — all bustling and so unique. If you're considering an All About Chinatown Tour... do yourself a favor and book it now!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Hi J5633X: This review has me looking like the Cheshire Cat! Thank you thank you thank you!