Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour
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.
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
Description
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.Includes
Professional Local Tour Guide Small group experience Photo stops Taste traditional Chinese cookies or traditional pork buns (subject to availability) Dim sum at Delicious Dim Sum Fortune cookie at Fortune Cookie FactoryEasy cancellation
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