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San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

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San Francisco, USA
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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

On this guided food tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will taste five different mouthwatering delights. Three of the tastings (enough for lunch) will be done seated inside the restaurants and two tastings will be done on the street in front of the establishment.

In between delectable food tastings, your guide will tell fun and interesting stories about the history and culture of the neighborhood. It's a food, and culture walking tour with 5 tastings in 3 hours. Come eat with us!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • City map
  • Food tasting
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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1066 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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End point

1068 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

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Portsmouth Square

Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, is a one-block park in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, bounded by Kearny Street on the east, Washington Street on the north, Clay Street on the south, and Walter Lum Place on the west
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Old Saint Mary's Cathedral

The Old Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a proto-cathedral and parish of the Roman Catholic Church located at 660 California Street at the corner of Grant Avenue in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, California
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tin How Temple

The Tin How Temple is the oldest extant Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown, and one of the oldest still-operating Chinese temples in the United States. It is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, who is known as Tin How in Cantonese.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co

Landmark bakery prepares homemade fortune cookies in a tiny open kitchen, with free tours available.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

New Hollywood

New Hollywood Bakery: (est. 1991): Our favorite light and buttery buns filled with barbecue-flavored cha siu pork.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

House Of Xian Dumpling

Xian House of Dumplings: Handmade noodles and dumplings in the Chinese tradition
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

House of Dim Sum

Some of the best dim sum options in Chinatown, SF
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Grant Place Restaurant

Local favorite known for Hong Kong-style dim sum and Chinese specialties.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

AA Bakery & Cafe

AA Bakery: (est. 2002): Freshly made, out of the oven, Hong Kong-style egg tarts cooked to a smooth flan-like perfection with a buttery flaky crust.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • City map
  • Food tasting
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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