No expiration date
Easy refund
Free exchange
Easy booking

Chinatown & North Beach/Little Italy Walking Tour: Food & History

Location San Francisco, California, USA
$96.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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 Moon Cakes 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.
Chinatown and North Beach Walk
Chinatown and North Beach Walk
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • Kick off the tour with sweet and savory bites from a historic Chinatown bakery
  • Savor Authentic Italian Pizza with a Glass of Wine at Iconic Mona Lisa Restaurant
  • Sip and Learn: Tea Tastings at a Local Chinatown Tea Shop
  • Includes Everything – Food, a Glass of Wine, and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
  • Enjoy a Traditional Chinese Meal at a Local Favorite
  • Savor Local Dim Sum Delights
  • Bite into a fresh cannoli from Stella Pastry, which has been making cannoli since 1942
  • Experience San Francisco Through the Eyes of a Local Guide from a Family-Owned San Francisco Company
  • Indulge in Award-Winning Chocolate from Z. Cioccolato – One of America’s Top Chocolatiers
  • Enjoy Generous Tastings of Local Food and Drinks Throughout the Tour
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
In front of the Chinatown Gate

  • 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. (pass by)
  • 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. (pass by)
  • 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. (pass by)
  • Dragon's Gate
    The tour meets next to 400 Grant Avenue, at the corner of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, in front of the Dragon (Chinatown) Gate

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience 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.
  • How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Chinatown & North Beach/Little Italy Walking Tour: Food & History

    Location San Francisco, California, USA
    $96.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
    Delivery options
    eVoucher
    • Free
    • Instant delivery
    • Environmentally friendly
    Physical Gift Box
    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
    • Shipping Worldwide

    No expiration date
    Easy refund
    Free exchange
    Easy booking
    Planet friendly
    Global availability
    As seen on