San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour

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15 days ago
Very informative. Was not rushed. Guide well informed and professional. History of neighborhood was exceptionàl information .

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.

Departure Point

  • Meet your guide at Woh Hei Yuen Park. The park is at the corner of Powell and John streets.

Return Details
  • This tour ends at Transamerica Redwood Park/

Duration
2 hours

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Woh Hei Yuen Park
San Francisco, CA 94133
Start the tour at this picturesque park and playground where you might see people dancing to traditional Chinese music.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gum Moon Residence Hall
940 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Learn about the Christian missionaries who advocated, educated and sometimes sheltered members of the Chinatown community.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: AA Bakery & Cafe
1068 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Taste freshly baked buns, egg tarts, sesame balls and other treats from Chinatown’s favorite bakery.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chinatown-Rose Pak Station
943 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
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
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Waverly Place
Waverly Place, San Francisco, CA 94108
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Ross Alley
Between Jackson st and Washington st, San Francisco, California
Stop by Chinatown’s famous fortune cookie factory and hear about the criminal gangs that once prowled the alleys.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Grant Avenue
Grant Avenue, San Francisco, California
Walk past striking buildings and learn the story behind Chinatown’s bold, colorful architecture.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: House of Dim Sum
735 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Enjoy a variety of steamed, baked, and fried dumplings, included with your tour, at a dim sum restaurant beloved by locals.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Transamerica Redwood Park
600 Montgomery St, San Francisco, California
End the tour in a grove of redwood trees where you least expect them: in the shadow of SF’s most famous office building.
Duration: 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
Inclusions
  • 2-hour walking tour of Chinatown
  • Dim sum dumplings included in price
  • Hidden gem food recommendations
  • Personal storytelling with an expert local guide

Exclusions
  • Additional food purchases at other stops

Redemption Instructions
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

Voucher Info
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