Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History
Overview
Spend an afternoon exploring two of San Francisco's vibrant areas for food and nightlife on a walking tour through Chinatown and North Beach. On their own, they will stir your senses. Together, they awaken you to new flavors, ancient cultures, and a diverse lifestyle.
On their own, Chinatown and North Beach stir your senses.
Together, they awaken you to new flavors, new cultures, and to parts of your heart. We'll start by exploring Chinatown by twilight, including tasting treats from one of the oldest bakeries in Chinatown.
We'll search out authentic Chinese and Italian sites. We'll uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. And you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves.
From wine to Dim Sum, Peking Duck, fortune cookies, in the very places where the Beat Generation started and Barbary Coast history that made San Francisco what it is, you'll feel like you've really experienced Chinatown and North Beach\Little Italy.
What's Included
- Enjoy Generous Tastings of Local Food and Drinks Throughout the Tour
- Indulge in Award-Winning Chocolate from Z. Cioccolato – One of America’s Top Chocolatiers
- Savor Local Dim Sum Delights
- Enjoy a Traditional Chinese Meal at a Local Favorite
- Includes Everything – Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Savor Authentic Italian Pizza
- Sip and Learn: Tea Tastings at a Local Chinatown Tea Shop
- Kick off the tour with sweet and savory bites from a historic Chinatown bakery
- Bite into a fresh cannoli
- Experience San Francisco Through the Eyes of a Local Guide from a Family-Owned San Francisco Company
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
400 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
353 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
What To Expect
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Dragon's Gate
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chinatown (pass by)
Dragon's Gate (pass by)
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Portsmouth Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North Beach (pass by)
Jack Kerouac Alley (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
- We are not able to accommodate nut or shellfish allergies
- We cannot accommodate nut allergies
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Enjoy Generous Tastings of Local Food and Drinks Throughout the Tour.
- Indulge in Award-Winning Chocolate from Z. Cioccolato – One of America’s Top Chocolatiers.
- Savor Local Dim Sum Delights.
- Enjoy a Traditional Chinese Meal at a Local Favorite.
- Includes Everything – Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
- Savor Authentic Italian Pizza.
- Sip and Learn: Tea Tastings at a Local Chinatown Tea Shop.
- Kick off the tour with sweet and savory bites from a historic Chinatown bakery.
- Bite into a fresh cannoli.
- Experience San Francisco Through the Eyes of a Local Guide from a Family-Owned San Francisco Company.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Enjoy Generous Tastings of Local Food and Drinks Throughout the Tour
- Indulge in Award-Winning Chocolate from Z. Cioccolato – One of America’s Top Chocolatiers
- Savor Local Dim Sum Delights
- Enjoy a Traditional Chinese Meal at a Local Favorite
- Includes Everything – Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Savor Authentic Italian Pizza
- Sip and Learn: Tea Tastings at a Local Chinatown Tea Shop
- Kick off the tour with sweet and savory bites from a historic Chinatown bakery
- Bite into a fresh cannoli
- Experience San Francisco Through the Eyes of a Local Guide from a Family-Owned San Francisco Company
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
- We are not able to accommodate nut or shellfish allergies
- We cannot accommodate nut allergies
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
