Experience the distinctive architecture, history and culture of San Francisco’s Chinatown with a 3-hour guided walking tour through this thriving, colorful community. Explore’Chinatown alongside a knowledgeable guide, visit an exclusive teashop that specializes in fine Chinese teas and browse traditional remedies at a Chinese herbal shop.’Learn how the neighborhood was founded and built then get a glimpse inside the area’s elaborate Taoist and Buddhist temples. Stay after the tour for an optional meal, and enjoy a sumptuous dim sum tasting menu followed by an entree, side dish and dessert.
- 3-hour walking tour through San Francisco’s Chinatown
- Visit temples, tearooms and herb shops
- Lean the history of this fascinating neighborhood
- Explore alongside an experienced guide
- Stay for an optional, traditional Chinese meal
What To Expect
All About Chinatown Tours
We meet at the upper level of Portsmouth Square Park, by the flagpole. It is just adjacent to the parking garage elevators. We’ll meet you just prior to 10am.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
We will see many historical, cultural and architectural points of interest throughout Chinatown. Guides are local experts and have a wealth of knowledge to share.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
Sample freshly made fortune cookies and see the fascinating process of making them. Various flavors available. A popular stop!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Portsmouth Square
Visit the open air “living room” of local residents. A gathering spot for socialization with significant historical features.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Include
Guided by a talented, Chinatown-native tour leader
Easy stroll with cultural and historical narrative
Several interesting stops along the route
Fortune cookie factory visit and samples
tea shop visit
See colorful murals by local artists
architectural points of interest
colorful alleyways
Exclude
Gratuities (appreciated, but completely at your discretion)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Max group – 15
