Culinary Walking Tour of Chinatown

Spend a few hours exploring one of San Francisco's most vibrant areas on this walking tour through Chinatown. Let your senses be stimulated as you awaken to new flavours, ancient cultures and exotic lifestyles.

San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in North America, the largest Chinese community outside of Asia and is one of the most densely populated sectors of the city as well as being one of the most picturesque.

Chinatown will surprise you with new adventures around every corner. Artisans form fortune cookies by hand. Calligraphers practice their craft in small alleys using techniques handed down for thousands of years. And in Chinatown, Chinese cuisine as you've never tasted it before will entice your senses with new flavours, smells and aromas. You'll get to taste exotic and unique Asian produce, herbs, and teas from the very people who know them best.

You'll uncover hidden secrets only intrepid locals know. And you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves. Visit tranquil Buddhist temples and vibrant markets and as you taste and see everything from Dim Sum, fortune cookies, teas, incredible antiquities, all kinds of musical instruments, authentic cookware, and more; you'll know you've really experienced Chinatown!

This walking tour takes 3 hours and includes pick and up and drop off from central San Francisco and Fisherman's Wharf. It departs every day at 10:00 and 14:00.You will be accompanied by an experienced guide at all times. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and footwear and to dress for the weather.

Address or meeting point

Meeting point in front of Chinatown Gate at the corner of Bush and Grant Street.

Hours & minutes

Approximately 3 hours.

Start or opening time

Tours are at 10:00 h and 14:00 h.

Position

Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? City parking garage.

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes.

List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name BART - Powell Station - MUNI 30 or 45 Bus.

Distance from the venue to the stop 2-3 blocks.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English.

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? No.

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Yes.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No.

Content & Specialized items

List the specific clothing required Dress comfortably and for the weather.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? Yes.

What is the exact content of the snack? Dim Sum, Tea Tasting, Fortune Cookies.

Can special requests be accommodated? (Vegetarian,...) Yes.

Drinks

Are drinks included? Yes, non alcoholic drinks.

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes.

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available Several.

Which of them are accessible by wheelchair? Most accessible.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Moderate.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Yes.

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Mostly flat with one small incline.

How much walking is required? (km, meters) 7-8 blocks.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.

Which currencies are accepted? American dollars.

Product price detail

10:00am

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.