San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

Your San Francisco trip is not complete without a walking tour of the cultural side of San Francisco where the old world meets the new. With friendly, knowledgeable and experienced guides, uncover the secrets of San Francisco's Chinatown. 

This city within a city is a historic maze of mysterious sights, where an ancient culture from the other side of the world survives and flourishes with remarkable authenticity.

Tour Highlights:

• Buildings of historical and architectural interest: Admire the pagoda style buildings and hear about their history
• Herbal Pharmacy: Behold life prolonging ginseng root, pearl pills for beautiful skin, gecko lizards for energy
• Fortune Cookie Factory: Sample these "wise crackers" and watch how it's done
• Stockton Street Food Markets: Stroll among the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area
• Authentic Buddhist Temple: See the dazzling altars adorned with red lanterns, priceless gold antiques, and incense filled bronze urns
• Waverly Place: Hear about the history of Chinatown's most interesting alley full of temples, private clubs and secret societies
• Chinese Language School: Find out how Chinese families keep alive language and cultural traditions for their children
• Tea Tasting Demonstration: Visit a tea shop where you can sample a variety of exotic teas, all complimentary. (This stop subject to availability)
• Insider's list of recommended shopping and restaurants in Chinatown: All guests receive a copy of the current year's best bets
• Hosted 10 Course Dim Sum Luncheon at one of Chinatown's most popular restaurants (only if option selected with booking)

Schedule details

San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Old St. Mary's Cathedral

Departure Time:

10:00am

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

Inclusions:

• Two-hour guided walking tour
• Dim Sum luncheon (if option selected at time of booking)

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Dim Sum luncheon (if option not selected)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Tours operate rain or shine
• If you have dietary restrictions, the restaurant can make substitutions upon your request

Dim Sum Luncheon (only if option selected with booking)

• Deep Fried Minced Pork Dumpling
• Pork and Shrimp Dumpling
• Steamed Shanghai Baby Dumpling
• Steamed Shrimp and Cilantro Dumpling
• Steamed Barbecued Pork Bun
• Bird's Nest Crispy Shrimp Dumpling
• Platter of Seasonal Vegetables
• Chicken Chow Mein
• Dessert Sesame Ball filled with Sweet Bean Paste
• Specialty Teas: Jasmine and Chrysanthemum Tea

Local Operator Information:

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