Chinatown & North Beach/Little Italy Walking Tour: Food & History
Overview
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4 hours
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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 treats 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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Enjoy Generous Tastings of Local Food and Drinks Throughout the Tour
Indulge in Award-Winning Chocolate from Z. Cioccolato – One of America’s Top Chocolatiers
Experience San Francisco Through the Eyes of a Local Guide from a Family-Owned San Francisco Company
Savor Authentic Italian Pizza with a Glass of Wine
Bite into a fresh cannoli from Stella Pastry, which has been making cannoli since 1942
Savor Local Dim Sum Delights
Enjoy a Traditional Chinese Meal at a Local Favorite
Includes Everything – Food, a Glass of Wine, and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Sip and Learn: Tea Tastings at a Local Chinatown Tea Shop
Kick off the tour with sweet and savory bites from a historic Chinatown bakery
Gratuities
What To Expect
Dragon's Gate
Meet your local guide from a family-owned San Francisco company and begin your exploration of two of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods — Chinatown and North Beach. Start in Chinatown, where you'll sample freshly made dim sum from one of the neighborhood’s oldest bakeries. As you walk, your guide will share deep local knowledge of Chinese culture, history, and mysticism — pointing out hidden temples, unique sculptures, and striking architecture that most visitors miss. Led by a true local, this tour offers more than just great food — it’s a firsthand look at the stories, traditions, and flavors that define San Francisco.
Chinatown
Explore the heart of Chinatown with a local San Francisco guide as you sample freshly made dim sum from one of the neighborhood’s oldest bakeries, enjoy a traditional Chinese meal, and take part in an immersive tea tasting. Along the way, discover hidden alleys, rich history, and cultural landmarks that bring this vibrant community to life.
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Chinatown and North Beach Walk
Chinatown and North Beach Walk
Reviews
926 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Christine did a great...
Dawn D,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Christine did a great job. The pace was fine for any slower walkers in our group. We could hear her comments. I appreciated that she was respectful of others by having us step to the side (to allow others to pass) when talking to us. It appeared maybe one or two food vendors were not quite ready for us, but she took it in stride and everything worked out fine. Evidently others were impressed as well since someone stopped us during the tour and wanted to know which tour we were on.
Great day!
Kristin K,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Isabella was great. Personable and a wealth of knowledge. Food was great and super easy for solo traveler.
Walking tour north beach Chinatown.Scott s.
Warren H,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00“I learned more historical and cultural details about Chinatown and North Beach listening to Scott’s walking tour of these areas during the 4 hour tour than I discovered in two years in residing in the Washington Square, area, the heart of North Beach and “moonlighting” at Chinese Hospital. I highly recommend his erudite and informative presentations . Warren E. Hagan M.D.
Andre was Great!!
Matthew K,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00My wife and I really enjoyed this tour! Our guide, Andre, was very knowledgeable and answered all our crazy questions. You cover a lot of ground (literally and figuratively) on this tour but we enjoyed it all. The dim sum house and the tea shop were particular highlights!
Best Tour Guide Ever !
Yvette D,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was absolutely a wonderful experience! Our tour guide, which I think is Brian and I apologize if I don’t remember that, but you can always ask for him. He went completely out of his way to make sure we had an incredible experience, not only with the taste tour, but all the historical information that backs up all the details which you would never know unless you learned it from Brian I can’t even begin to tell you what a wonderful experience it was and he was wanting us to have a great time and we did. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone thinking about going to San Francisco and China town as well as North Beach. You can’t beat this tour anywhere else. We experienced so many different types of food and I love the food and I know most people did too. Please be sure to get the same tour guide as he was awesome. If I am to go back one day, I will definitely only do whatever Brian has to offer because he truly went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience.
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