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San Francisco N Beach Beat Gen Chinatown Self-Guided Walking Tour

2 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | San Francisco, USA
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On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

60 to 70 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Our journey will take you through narrow alleys, temples, and bustling streets, famous shops, cafe's and bars, that offer a glimpse into the history of the city. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour plays automatically as you walk making it a hands free heads up experience. The tour is all outside. You can go anytime, 24/7/365. The tour has music infused and theatrical narration to set the mood and bring the stories to life.

What's Included

  • After the tour, listen again remotely anytime.
  • The tour never expires
  • Tour of North Beach and Chinatown on our walking tour app
  • Food and drink
  • Admission or Human guide, this is all on our walking tour app and outside
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

373 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Bush Street &
Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

After exploring Little Italy and Chinatown the tour ends at the historic Dragon Gate, you'll learn it's story and the meaning behind the gate.

What To Expect

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Molinari Delicatessen

The tour starts at the door of one of the best deli's you'll find in the west coast, and it has a historic local story. You'l hear about it, then be guided step by step through Little Italy and Chinatown on an adventure.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Caffe Trieste

Want to sip espresso in the oldest spot in the USA? This is the spot famous writers like Jack Kerouac once drank coffee and wrote their books. You'll hear this spots story and history.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Saloon

The Saloon's history dates back to old San Fran, and this is the oldest bar in the city.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Beat Museum (pass by)

On the tour you'll stop by many Beat Generation spots, including this museum, and learn the story of the Beat Generation writers.
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Language of the Birds

What's the deal with the flying books? Learn their story and the history of the writers here.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vesuvio Cafe

Want to sit in the chair Jack Kerouac sat and sip on his favorite drink? He the story of this bar, who frequented, and their story.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jack Kerouac Alley

Who was Jack Kerouac? You'll learn his story and life on this tour and see historic sites he hung at.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

City Lights Booksellers

City lights was at the heart of the beat generation, hear who started it, published here and frequented.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co

Do you know the story of the Fortune cookie? You will after this tour! And even see them be made
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tin How Temple (pass by)

This Temple is a bit hidden, and historic. Hear it's story and get a view of Chinatown.
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Ross Alley

Want to explore hidden alleys in Chinatown? Look no further, You'll be guided through the best.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dragon's Gate

the tour ends at the historic Dragon Gate, where you'll discover it's story and meaning.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

The tour winds through he streets and alleys of Chinatown sharing it's historic story.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Little Italy (pass by)

You'll walk the historic streets and discover the history of the immigrants and people that lived here.
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North Beach (pass by)

You'll walk through the historic and relaxed North Beach learning it's story and people that lived here.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Francisco N Beach Beat Gen Chinatown Self-Guided Walking 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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Activity code: C-222222P128

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What's Included

Activity name

  • After the tour, listen again remotely anytime.
  • The tour never expires
  • Tour of North Beach and Chinatown on our walking tour app
  • Go anytime and go at your own pace. The tour is all outside, go 24/7/365.
  • Food and drink
  • Admission or Human guide, this is all on our walking tour app and outside

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

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