Chinatown Walking Tour: Hidden Gems and Authentic Eats

Embark on a captivating Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and authentic cuisine of this bustling neighborhood. Discover hidden alleys, local restaurants, and food markets while indulging in a variety of delectable dishes and exotic flavors.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dragon’s Gate - Explore the history of Chinatown
  • Chinatown - Explore the history and food of Chinatown
What's Included
  • Lunch included
Additional Information

There exist two versions of Chinatown - one visible through the window of a van or a bus, and another that can only be truly appreciated through a journey on foot, strolling through hidden alleyways, bustling food markets, and homegrown eateries.
The Chinatown you glimpse from your bus will pique your interest, but the Chinatown we offer on our tour is…

Location
400 Grant Ave
Grant Avenue
At the corner of Bush and Grant Streets, in front of the Chinatown (Dragon) Gate.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amy
Mar 27, 2025
Top notch tour guide, tastes and tea! - I took this tour with Scott who was a fantastic guide. He worked in radio for years so he has a great presenter voice, really understands how to story tell and engage. He shared so much history and made the tour so much more than just food. The food was fantastic and the restaurants chosen were well considered. We had a small group and had fun talking to each other as well. This was a great way to spend a few free hours in San Francisco! One of the stops is at a tea shop. the proprietor there was so welcoming and knowledgeable— we tasted so many unique teas and learned about the health benefits. I loved that part of the tour— it was a unique experience for me.
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Graham
Mar 22, 2025
Highly recommend this tour! - Andre did an amazing job with our food tour. We were on a vacation with our 11-year-old daughter and he kept us entertained the entire time. Highly recommend this tour to get better insights into Chinatown and experience the history in food culture. Andre kept us moving efficiently, but we never felt rushed, and he always took time to thoroughly answer our questions.
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Lisa_s
Mar 6, 2025
Food tour - Good food, Chinatown interesting facts, good guide, nice way to be introduced to Chinatown and it’s restaurants
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Andrea
Feb 20, 2025
Andre was our tour guide today on the SF Chinatown tour and he was informative & took us to amazing restaurants! - Andre was our SF Chinatown tour guide today and he was so knowledgeable & took us to the best restaurants! We had sesame balls (with lotus paste) , dim sum at the oldest dim sum place in Chinatown, Chinese donuts, duck, & more! Delish
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Marcia_k
Feb 20, 2025
Walking your - LOTS of steep hikes but that was the only down side! Ryan was our guide and he was excellent. Knowledgeable and very easy going ! His food choice were excellent AND he was very concerned with allergy concerns !
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Tara_c
Feb 17, 2025
A must do!! - Fantastic tour!!! So much food! It is a lot of walking. So if you have mobility issues, this tour may not be for you. Our tour guide was so nice and friendly! Gave us tons of history and showed us all the best places to eat, shop, and explore in Chinatown, North Beach and Little Italy!
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Francine_h
Jan 10, 2025
Chinatown with Andres - All of the food tastings were wonderful. Andres, our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. I don't eat mammals and he made sure that there was acceptable options for me.
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Patricia_v
Jan 9, 2025
Fun experience - Great tour with so many treats to eat. For some reason this tour was canceled and we were put into the tour of Chinatown and North Beach . Great experience. I loved the different foods provided. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the areas covered. Highly recommend.
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Thomas
Jan 7, 2025
Fantastic Tour, highly recommended - Isabella is a fantastic tour guide with lots of fun stories and information. The food was stellar, and portioned just right so you don't get overfull too quickly (more than enough for lunch). Highly recommend the morning tour, as the streets were not as crowded and there weren't any lines anywhere :) I feel much luckier afterwards too 😁
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187robertam
Jan 8, 2025
Insider's Chinatown - The Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour was a great way to see Chinatown, and I enjoyed the food. Our guide, Isabella, was wonderful - very knowledgeable, kind and accomodating. I plan to return to at least one of the restaurants, and the tea demonstration was fantastic, and the tea delicious. The other members of the tour group were very nice too. A really nice way to spend the morning.
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