Chinatown & North Beach\Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History
Local Tastes of the City Tours
4.9
Morgan_d
23 hours ago
Great service! Very enjoyable, I really enjoyed the portion when we went to go to the tea shop and the pizza shop was very nice as well, overall, solid experience.
Thanks again!
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.
Departure Point
- In front of the Chinatown Gate
Duration
4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Dragon's Gate
Bush St, What3words: ///also.secret.ever, San Francisco, California
The tour meets next to 400 Grant Avenue, at the corner of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, in front of the Dragon (Chinatown) Gate
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown
San Francisco, California
Explore the heart of Chinatown with a local San Francisco guide as you sample freshly made dim sum from one of the neighborhood’s oldest bakeries, enjoy a traditional Chinese meal, and take part in an immersive tea tasting. Along the way, discover hidden alleys, rich history, and cultural landmarks that bring this vibrant community to life.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Dragon's Gate
Bush St, What3words: ///also.secret.ever, San Francisco, California
Meet your local guide from a family-owned San Francisco company and begin your exploration of two of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods — Chinatown and North Beach. Start in Chinatown, where you'll sample freshly made dim sum from one of the neighborhood’s oldest bakeries. As you walk, your guide will share deep local knowledge of Chinese culture, history, and mysticism — pointing out hidden temples, unique sculptures, and striking architecture that most visitors miss. Led by a true local, this tour offers more than just great food — it’s a firsthand look at the stories, traditions, and flavors that define San Francisco.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
56 Ross Aly, , San Francisco, California
See how fortune cookies are made by hand in this tiny, historic alleyway shop.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Portsmouth Square
50 Walter U Lum Pl, b/t Clay St & Washington St in Chinatown, San Francisco, California
Known as the "Living Room" of Chinatown, where locals gather for card games and Tai Chi
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: North Beach
San Francisco, California
Next, explore North Beach, San Francisco’s historic Italian neighborhood. Your local guide will share stories of its colorful past as you visit hidden gems for authentic pastries, chocolate, and pizza. Along the way, uncover the North Beach only locals know, filled with rich history, traditions, and surprises around every corner.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Jack Kerouac Alley
257 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, California
A vibrant, mural-filled alley connecting North Beach and Chinatown.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
- We are not able to accommodate nut allergies
- 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
- Experience San Francisco Through the Eyes of a Local Guide from a Family-Owned San Francisco Company
- Bite into a fresh cannoli from Stella Pastry, which has been making cannoli since 1942
- 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
Redemption Instructions
Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Local Tastes of the City Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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.
Departure Point
- In front of the Chinatown Gate
Duration
4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Dragon's Gate
Bush St, What3words: ///also.secret.ever, San Francisco, California
The tour meets next to 400 Grant Avenue, at the corner of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, in front of the Dragon (Chinatown) Gate
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown
San Francisco, California
Explore the heart of Chinatown with a local San Francisco guide as you sample freshly made dim sum from one of the neighborhood’s oldest bakeries, enjoy a traditional Chinese meal, and take part in an immersive tea tasting. Along the way, discover hidden alleys, rich history, and cultural landmarks that bring this vibrant community to life.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Dragon's Gate
Bush St, What3words: ///also.secret.ever, San Francisco, California
Meet your local guide from a family-owned San Francisco company and begin your exploration of two of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods — Chinatown and North Beach. Start in Chinatown, where you'll sample freshly made dim sum from one of the neighborhood’s oldest bakeries. As you walk, your guide will share deep local knowledge of Chinese culture, history, and mysticism — pointing out hidden temples, unique sculptures, and striking architecture that most visitors miss. Led by a true local, this tour offers more than just great food — it’s a firsthand look at the stories, traditions, and flavors that define San Francisco.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
56 Ross Aly, , San Francisco, California
See how fortune cookies are made by hand in this tiny, historic alleyway shop.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Portsmouth Square
50 Walter U Lum Pl, b/t Clay St & Washington St in Chinatown, San Francisco, California
Known as the "Living Room" of Chinatown, where locals gather for card games and Tai Chi
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: North Beach
San Francisco, California
Next, explore North Beach, San Francisco’s historic Italian neighborhood. Your local guide will share stories of its colorful past as you visit hidden gems for authentic pastries, chocolate, and pizza. Along the way, uncover the North Beach only locals know, filled with rich history, traditions, and surprises around every corner.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Jack Kerouac Alley
257 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, California
A vibrant, mural-filled alley connecting North Beach and Chinatown.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
- We are not able to accommodate nut allergies
- 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
- Experience San Francisco Through the Eyes of a Local Guide from a Family-Owned San Francisco Company
- Bite into a fresh cannoli from Stella Pastry, which has been making cannoli since 1942
- 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
Redemption Instructions
Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Local Tastes of the City Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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Morgan_d
Great service! Very enjoyable, I really enjoyed the portion when we went to go to the tea shop and the pizza shop was very nice as well, overall, solid experience.
Thanks again!
ginaboo99
What a great time! Our family of 4 was traveling for spring break and we really enjoyed it! Andre our guide was great, a real ambassador of the city and the local restaurants. He was a wealth of knowledge and a really nice guy. The food was amazing and the restauranteurs a pleasure.
Maxime_M
Some of the humor on the tour felt uncomfortable. Very early in the tour, the guide joked about a shopkeeper who supposedly threatens to eat people’s pets, asking, “What do they eat in China?” She later pointed out strip clubs, adding, “So if the men are missing, we know where they’ve gone,” while gesturing at men in our group (who were attending with their mother and sister). One of the featured shopkeepers told both our group and the next a joke about Chinese parents hitting their children as discipline, adding, “It’s not abuse.”
Historical topics were sometimes treated superficially. “Paper sons” were referenced as “not a proud part of our history,” but it wasn’t clear whether this meant American immigration policies or something else. Very early on, we stopped by a “Comfort Women” statue, a meaningful memorial, where the guide gave brief context that they were “sex slaves” and then shifted to discussing the tour and its food—including the pet joke.
The food was generally good.
briancE4042QS
Such a great experience. Brian was an encyclopedia of information he was energetic, entertaining and kept our attention throughout the tour. The information was very detailed and interesting the food was good and the local history was detailed and enthralling. The tea tasting was the highlight of the tour. Ming was awesome. We bought multiple teas and a strainer with glass pot. The tour ran over the allotted 4hrs, so be prepared with good comfortable shoes and attire. Might be a good idea to bring a sun hat, and backpack with different layers to wear. The backpack can also carry your purchased items so you don't have a handful of little shopping bags.
I1530CAamyc
What an amazing tour! Brian was so knowledgable and entertaining! We explored and tasted all afternoon. I could not believe the amount of food. This tour is an absolute gem, and a great value.