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San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour

9 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | San Francisco, USA

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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the vibrant heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown on this two-hour walking and tasting tour. Stroll through colorful streets and admire art and architecture as you learn how Chinese immigrants built a vibrant neighborhood filled with striking architecture, great flavors, and a spirit of community.

Visit historic sites like the former city hall, the Instagrammable balconies of Waverly Place’s painted balconies, and a famous fortune cookie factory. Along the way, enjoy fresh pastries from a local bakery, a delicious dim sum spread, and more. Your guide will entertain you with cultural highlights about the food you sample as well as stories of political pioneers, gold rush immigrants, and the rebuilding of Chinatown after the 1906 earthquake.

This tour offers a deep, delicious look into one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.

What's Included

  • 2-hour walking tour of Chinatown
  • Dim sum dumplings included in price
  • Hidden gem food recommendations
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food purchases at other stops
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San Francisco
CA 94133, USA

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Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

This tour ends at Transamerica Redwood Park/

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Woh Hei Yuen Park

Start the tour at this picturesque park and playground where you might see people dancing to traditional Chinese music.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gum Moon Residence Hall

Learn about the Christian missionaries who advocated, educated and sometimes sheltered members of the Chinatown community.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

AA Bakery & Cafe

Taste freshly baked buns, egg tarts, sesame balls and other treats from Chinatown’s favorite bakery.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown-Rose Pak Station

Hear about the woman who amplified Chinatown’s political voice, bringing SF’s first Chinese American mayor to office and the city’s new subway line to the neighborhood
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waverly Place (pass by)

Walk the beautiful “street of painted balconies” and see the oldest Chinese temple in town. Hear about the devastating earthquake and fire of 1906 and how Chinatown responded in its aftermath.
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Ross Alley

Stop by Chinatown’s famous fortune cookie factory and hear about the criminal gangs that once prowled the alleys.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grant Avenue

Walk past striking buildings and learn the story behind Chinatown’s bold, colorful architecture.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of Dim Sum

Enjoy a variety of steamed, baked, and fried dumplings, included with your tour, at a dim sum restaurant beloved by locals.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Transamerica Redwood Park

End the tour in a grove of redwood trees where you least expect them: in the shadow of SF’s most famous office building.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • We will provide a variety of included steamed, baked, and fried dumplings at no additional cost to you. If you'd like to purchase food at other stops, we suggest bringing around $20.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-103123P13

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What's Included

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  • 2-hour walking tour of Chinatown
  • Dim sum dumplings included in price
  • Hidden gem food recommendations
  • Personal storytelling with an expert local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food purchases at other stops

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • We will provide a variety of included steamed, baked, and fried dumplings at no additional cost to you. If you'd like to purchase food at other stops, we suggest bringing around $20.
  • The dim sum restaurant can offer vegan dumplings. Please just let your guide know you prefer this option.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 (PDT).

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