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San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

Location San Francisco, California, USA
$59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

San Francisco's Chinatown offers a vibrant walking tour that immerses you in its rich heritage and culture. Guided by an insider, you'll visit both popular attractions and hidden gems throughout this historic neighborhood.

  • 🏯 Meet at Old St. Mary's Cathedral, 660 California St., to kick off your exploration of Chinatown's iconic sights and secret locales.
  • 🌳 Portsmouth Square serves as Chinatown’s outdoor living room, marking the birthplace of San Francisco’s first American flag, public school, and cable car line.
  • 🍜 Stroll through the Stockton Street Food Markets and experience some of the freshest and most exotic foods available in the Bay Area.
  • 🍪 Sample fortune cookies at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co and witness the fascinating process behind these delightful treats.
  • 🦎 Visit an exotic dried goods store on Stockton Street, featuring items like ginseng, bird's nests, and sea cucumbers, while learning about their health benefits.
  • 🎨 Admire the architectural details along The Street of the Painted Balconies and discover the history surrounding secret institutions on Waverly Place.
  • 🛍️ Explore Grant Avenue, where you’ll unravel the mystery of a unique stationery and party goods store that has its own story to tell.
  • 🏦 View the East West Bank building showcasing pagoda-style architecture, and uncover the intricacies of the Chinese language at this enlightening stop.
  • 👨‍🏫 Enjoy the expertise of a professional guide throughout the tour, with hotel pickup and drop-off included for your convenience.
  • ♿ The tour is wheelchair accessible, and prams or strollers are welcome, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

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Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
The cross street is Grant Avenue
Return details
The tour ends near Grant Ave., 2 blocks from Old St. Mary's Cathedral, the starting site of the tour.

  • All About Chinatown Tours
    Meet at Old St. Mary's Cathedral, 660 California St., to begin your walking tour of Chinatown's most popular sights and hidden locales. Your guide will highlight the history and culture of Chinatown, explaining how the remarkable authenticity of ancient Chinese culture has been preserved and celebrated in a must-visit San Francisco attraction.
  • Portsmouth Square
    Chinatown’s outdoor living room and the birthplace of San Francisco’s first American flag, first public school, and first cable car line.
  • Stockton Street
    Stroll among the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area at the Stockton Street Food Markets.
  • Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
    We’ll sample these “wise crackers” and watch how it’s done.
  • Stockton Street
    At this exotic dried goods store, you'll see ginseng, bird's nests, gecko lizards, fish bladders, sea cucumbers, abalone and more and hear about what these foods can do for you.
  • The Street of the Painted Balconies
    Admire architectural details; hear about the history of secret institutions on Waverly Place; and time permitting, visit a secluded Buddhist temple.
  • Grant Avenue
    Stationery store? Party goods supply store? Come with us to discover exactly what this store sells and why.
  • Grant Avenue
    View the East West Bank building for an example of pagoda style architecture, common in Asia. But what was here before the bank? At this stop, you'll understand the complexity of the Chinese language, both spoken and written.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Tours operate rain or shine; please dress appropriately
  • We need a minimum of 2 persons to confirm your booking. If you are traveling alone, we will offer alternate dates for you to join us.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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.
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    San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

    Location San Francisco, California, USA
    $59
    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!

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