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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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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Leslieeugene
Dec 21, 2024
A great way to see Chinatown! - We had an awesome walking tour with Ryan! Learned lots about the history of SF and Chinatown and enjoyed an interesting array of Chinese food. A great way to spend 3+ hours in SF. I highly recommend!
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Camper782460
Dec 4, 2024
Learned a lot about the culture - Wonderful day of light walking and trying new authentic flavors and able to see some of it handmade dim sum Ryan C was so helpful and informative not only the Chinatown spots and history but gave us who live on the east coast a dose of the San Fran city history - got to see a virtual city and bricks from the fore of 1906- excited to ha e learned some of the unique aspects of Chinatown -
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Sharon_b
Dec 4, 2024
Wonderful experience and informative - Ryan c was top notch - Ryan was so quick and informative to lots of questions and very knowledgeable not just about Chinatown but SF as well for us out of townera - the food places were authentic quick service and delicious flavors and new things to try -
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Julie_b
Dec 4, 2024
Interesting & delicious tour! - My husband & I enjoyed the Chinatown Food Tour very much. Our tour guide, Isabelle, was knowledgeable, humorous, & made sure everyone in the group was comfortable & having a good time!
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A2598uysavannahb
Dec 1, 2024
Time flew- delicious food & friendly guide - Very knowledgeable tour guide and delicious food- the time absolutely flew! Highlight for us was the tea at the end. We loved learning a bit more about the tea process and even took some home!
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I3833xktoms
Dec 1, 2024
Perfect for Foodies - The experience was All that was promised. Bring your appetite. Lots of San Francisco history too. Really liked the tea lessons.
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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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