San Francisco Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore San Francisco's vibrant Chinatown
- Savor authentic dim sum and other local delicacies
- Learn about the rich history and culture of the area
- Visit a traditional fortune cookie factory
- Enjoy a small group experience for personalized attention
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Chinatown
- Tastings at local eateries
- Visit to a traditional fortune cookie factory
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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!
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.
Your tour continues with a delicious stop at Eastern Bakery, where you will get the chance to taste a sample of homemade cookies. Expect to get some tips from the Bakey owners so you can learn how to cook them at home!
A Chinatown tour will never be complete if you don't get to taste a homemade Dim Sum. Join our guide to our next stop will be at Delicious Dim Sum, probably the best ones you've ever had.
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.
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Gratuities for the guide are not included and are appreciated for excellent service.
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking; the tour covers approximately 1.5 miles.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
Traveler reviews
A great Chinatown perspective
Joseph, our tour guide, made this an exceptional tour! His knowledge of San Francisco helped create a wonderful perspective of the history of Chinatown. The tour length was just right, the pace was good, and the food stops were excellent. It was informative, educational, and time well spent. We highly recommend!
Fascinating Food and History Tour of Chinatown with Joseph
We loved the Chinatown Food and History Tour, led by Joseph! He is a warm and knowledgeable guide, full of fascinating stories that bring San Francisco’s, and especially Chinatown’s, past vividly alive. Our future trips here will be much richer with this background. Thank you Joe! Anne and Paul
Excellent Tour
My family of three ended up being the only ones who signed up for the tour. So we ended up with a private one. Our tour guide Joseph was born & raised in SF. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Chinatown and SF. The food stops were great. Everything was tasty and eateries we wouldn’t have known about on our own,
China Tiwn Tour
Joseph gives a wonderful tour. We took his North Beach tour also. We found he is both knowledgeable and answers our questions.
Food tour
This is a very good tour, wish there would have been a little more food. What there was, was still good. Our guide was very informative. Take the tour and some extra money. We'll worth it.