Chinatown and North Beach Walking Tour | 4 hours

706 Reviews | San Francisco
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Chinatown and North Beach Walk
2 Adults x $94.00
$188.00
Approx Total
$188.00
Chinatown and North Beach Walk

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Expect more than 5 generous food and drink tastings along the way
  • Chocolate from Z Cioccolato - One the top chocolatiers in the US
  • Start in Chinatown with moon cakes from one of the neighborhood's oldest bakeries
  • Enjoy tea tastings in Chinatown
  • Bite into a fresh cannoli from Stella Pastry, which has been making cannoli since 1942
  • Relax with pizza at Mona Lisa Restaurant
  • Sit down for a traditional Chinese meal
  • Local San Francisco Guide
  • Different types of Dim Sum
  • All food, a glass of wine, and non-alcoholic drinks included
  • Gratuities

Overview

Spend an afternoon exploring two of San Francisco's vibrant areas for food and nightlife on a walking tour through Chinatown and North Beach. On their own, they will stir your senses. Together, they awaken you to new flavors, ancient cultures, and a diverse lifestyle. On their own, Chinatown and North Beach stir your senses. Together, they awaken you to new flavors, new cultures, and to parts of your heart. We'll start by exploring Chinatown by twilight, including tasting Moon Cakes from one of the oldest bakeries in Chinatown. We'll search out authentic Chinese and Italian sites. We'll uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. And you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves. From wine to Dim Sum, Peking Duck, fortune cookies, in the very places where the Beat Generation started and Barbary Coast history that made San Francisco what it is, you'll feel like you've really experienced Chinatown and North Beach\Little Italy.

Meeting points

In front of the Chinatown Gate

Itinerary

  • Dragon's Gate (Pass By)

    Meet your guide and group at the gated entrance to Chinatown (Bush & Grant Streets) to start your exploration of some of San Francisco's most dynamic neighborhoods. As you walk through Chinatown, you'll learn about Chinese culture and mysticism as you taste dim sum from one of the oldest bakeries in the area. Stroll past some of the district's interesting sculptures and listen as your guide points out some remarkable architecture.

  • Chinatown (Pass By)

    We'll explore Chinatown through a tea tasting and enjoy some local foods

  • North Beach (Pass By)

    Next, head for North Beach, where you'll learn about the history and culture of this historically Italian neighborhood. Follow your guide to some of the little-known hidden gems that serve authentic Italian coffee and other treats. Additionally, search out authentic Chinese and Italian crafts and pottery and uncover their hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. Enjoy some local pastries, chocolate, and pizza along with a tour of the neighborhood from a local.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
  • We are not able to accommodate nut allergies

Free Cancellation

June 12100% refund
June 13No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

706 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    627
  • 4 stars
    49
  • 3 stars
    23
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Showing 1-5 of 627 reviews with 5 stars

I highly recommend this tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

My daughter and I loved the food tour. Scott was informed, friendly, knowledgeable about the history and present time in San Francisco. He showed up with a bag of goodies. We sat in a historical park and we ate our snacks while he talked about our tour. Everything was my favorite but tea tasting was top for me. I loved the entire experience. I know i will do it again.

Wonderful and historic experience

Published on Jan, 2025

I had Andre he was wonderful, extremely knowledgeable, kind, entertaining and attentive. He is exactly who you want to take you around these neighborhoods - he knows the history inside and out and has developed a strong bond with local business owners. In our time together, he showed us so much in Chinatown and North Beach, many unique and interesting stories about the history of the neighborhoods and plenty of excellent restaurant recommendations. He took special interest in our group dynamics and needs to make sure the tour felt valuable and worth our time. I would highly recommend this company and appreciate the experience to get to learn more about these parts of the city! Thank you!

Team Toronto 2

Published on Jan, 2025

Blake is awesome tour guide with Big Bus Tours. Informative, funny and interesting. Team Toronto very much enjoyed time well spent with Blake.

Enjoy a wonderful walk-through Chinatown & North Beach, enjoy great food & tea.

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide was Ryan, he was very personable and informative. Highly recommend this tour, food stops were perfect. I read previous reviews, and they were on the mark. We stopped at 5 restaurants, tea store, several other local businesses and learned so much San Francisco history. Will definitely tell others about it. Hank, Julie & Aleena

Great Tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide, Andre, made this tour truly special. He was informative and friendly. The tour itself was terrific, a great balance between food stops and walking. I thought a 4 hour tour might be a little much, but the time flew by and we got a great overview of both Chinatown and North Beach.

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