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San Francisco North Beach and Chinatown Tasting Tour with Secret Food Tours

San Francisco North Beach and Chinatown Tasting Tour with Secret Food Tours

Overview

On our Secret Food Tour: San Francisco - North Beach and Chinatown, you’ll experience the most iconic parts of “The City by the Bay.” Our experienced guides will take you on a delicious journey through the Gold Rush days of the Barbary Coast. While most tour companies only focus on one neighborhood over the other, we dive deep into both to offer you a taste of the best of both worlds. On your journey, you’ll bite into pizza with a surprise topping straight from the Pacific bay! You will explore West Coast coffee culture, savor dim sum like you’ve never tasted, and find yourself wanting more of our secret bite! You’ll also discover the inner workings of our world famous cable cars, investigate the naughty red light district, uncover where the “The Godfather” was written and conceived, and wander through the alleys where the original miner 49’ers cashed in their sacks of new found gold. All in one afternoon!

City: San Francisco

Tue 20 May

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Starting at $89.00

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Tue 20 May

Starting at $89.00

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What's Included

Gelato or Sorbet

Authentic Italian pizza

Our delicious Secret Dish

Coffee tasting

Stuffed dumplings

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Cable Car Museum

The Cable Car Museum is a free museum in the Nob Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Located at 1201 Mason Street, it contains historical and explanatory exhibits on the San Francisco cable car system, which can itself be regarded as a working museum.

North Beach

North Beach, a buzzy neighborhood steeped in Italian heritage, draws locals and tourists to its checked-tablecloth trattorias, coffee shops and retro-flavored bars. The spirit of the Beat Generation can be felt at the storied City Lights bookstore and the memorabilia-filled Vesuvio Cafe bar. In Telegraph Hill the Filbert Steps offer a scenic hike to the iconic Coit Tower, with WPA-era murals and panoramic views.

Coit Tower

Coit Tower is a 210-foot tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California, offering panoramic views over the city and the bay. The tower, in the city's Pioneer Park, was built between 1932 and 1933 using Lillie Hitchcock Coit's bequest to beautify the city of San Francisco.

Chinatown

This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints and other traditional eateries. Also found are herbalists, bakeries, souvenir shops, and dark cocktail lounges and karaoke bars. There are ornate temples, including the landmark Tien How, as well as the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum.

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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 (97)

Hiram_C

Nov 2024

Tour was ok, disappointed that tour was booked on a Monday when the cable car museum is closed (cable car museum is the start point of the tour), would be nice if this was mentioned when booking the tour maybe because it was just the two of us with the tour guide, we were expecting more energy/vibe and we are use to more sightseeing during this type of tours Food was tasty, gelato and fortune cookie company were the most memorable moments Would be nice to had walked to see the dragon gate in Chinatown as part of the tour Just felt wanting more

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Hiram. We’re glad you enjoyed the food—our local flavors are something we truly take pride in showcasing. To clarify, the Cable Car Museum is simply a meeting point for our group and not included in the tour itinerary. While we understand how its closure might have set a different tone, our focus remains on the vibrant food and cultural highlights of North Beach and Chinatown, which our guides carefully curate for an authentic experience. We equally understand that a smaller group can sometimes feel less dynamic compared to larger ones. Many guests appreciate the personalized attention that comes with a more intimate setting, but we value your perspective and will share this with our team to ensure that even smaller tours are as lively and engaging as possible. Do know that our tours are centered on exploring the city’s culinary scene while offering glimpses of its history and culture. While sightseeing is part of the experience, the primary goal is to bring the local food and its stories to life. That said, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the balance of food, exploration, and storytelling to better meet our guests' expectations. We appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll consider joining us again—whether here or in one of our 60+ locations worldwide. Each city offers a unique take on its food culture, and we’d love to host you again for a more tailored experience.

ly4ster

Nov 2024

Great tour guide, food and overall experience … would recommend this to most anyone. We truly enjoyed it.

O3824WYdanielt

Oct 2024

Wonderful experience to learn more about the city, culture and food. Highly recommend as a great way to start a trip to set up more visitors later