San Francisco: Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour
ID: GYG392792-712764
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Embark on a walking tour of San Francisco's historic Chinatown neighborhood. Enjoy homemade dim sum, see how fortune cookies are made, and learn about the largest Chinese enclave outside of Asia.
Meet your tour guide at Dragon's Gate, the main entrance to San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood, to begin your walking tour of Chinatown's most famous sights and hidden spots.
As you wander this colorful and lively neighborhood, listen to commentary from your guide about Chinatown's history, culture, and present-day authenticity. Stroll down Stockton Street past busy markets selling some of the freshest and most exotic foods in the city. Pass by buildings designed like pagodas and have your camera out as you admire eye-catching Chinese decorations adorning the streets.
Gain an understanding of Chinatown's religious culture and history as you visit the Old Saint Mary's Cathedral. Get a chance to taste traditional Chinese cookies and tea of your choice at Eastern Bakery where you can expect to get some inside cooking tips from the bakery owners.
Go to Portsmouth Square and learn about the historical significance of this area for the Gold Rush, California's beginnings, and Chinatown's origin. Taste homemade dim sum at Delicious Dim Sum where you'll enjoy some of the best dim sum in the city.
Finish your tour with a memorable visit to a Fortune Cookie factory. Taste the fortune cookie, learn about the cooking techniques, and learn about the historical significance of fortune.
Highlights
- Go on a walking tour of San Francisco's Chinatown
- See Chinatown's most famous sights and hidden spots
- Taste traditional Chinese cookies or traditional pork buns (subject to availability)
- Try authentic dim sum and fortune cookie
- Join a small group of up to 12 for a more personalized experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors
Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
Look for our guide (Gray Line San Francisco uniform) in front of the Starbucks cafe located in front of the Dragon's Gate.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
