San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour
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Discover San Francisco's Chinatown on this fascinating walking tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich heritage and culture of this storied neighborhood as your insider guide takes you to popular and off-the-beaten path locations. View historic landmarks, visit an herbal pharmacy and hear about Waverly Place, a secluded alley full of private clubs. Stroll through the Stockton Street food markets and sample fortune cookies at the factory where they're made. You'll leave with a whole new appreciation for this historic and culturally authentic neighborhood.
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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Meet at Old St. Mary's Cathedral, 660 California St., to begin your walking tour of Chinatown's most popular sights and hidden locales. Your guide will highlight the history and culture of Chinatown, explaining how the remarkable authenticity of ancient Chinese culture has been preserved and celebrated in a must-visit San Francisco attraction.
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Stop 2
Chinatown’s outdoor living room and the birthplace of San Francisco’s first American flag, first public school, and first cable car line.
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Stop 3
Stroll among the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area at the Stockton Street Food Markets.
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Stop 4
We’ll sample these “wise crackers” and watch how it’s done.
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Stop 5
At this exotic dried goods store, you'll see ginseng, bird's nests, gecko lizards, fish bladders, sea cucumbers, abalone and more and hear about what these foods can do for you.
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Stop 6
Admire architectural details; hear about the history of secret institutions on Waverly Place; and time permitting, visit a secluded Buddhist temple.
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Stop 7
Stationery store? Party goods supply store? Come with us to discover exactly what this store sells and why.
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Stop 8
View of an example of pagoda style architecture, common in Asia. But what was here before the bank? At this stop, you'll understand the complexity of the Chinese language, both spoken and written.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
The cross street is Grant Avenue
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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