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Chinatown & North Beach\Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History

4.9
4 hours
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Overview

What's Included

✓ 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
  • 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 and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Savor Authentic Italian Pizza
  • 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

✗ Not Included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
The tour meets next to 400 Grant Avenue, at the corner of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, in front of the Dragon (Chinatown) Gate
2
Stop 2
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.
3
Stop 3
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.
4
Stop 4
See how fortune cookies are made by hand in this tiny, historic alleyway shop.
5
Stop 5
Known as the "Living Room" of Chinatown, where locals gather for card games and Tai Chi
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Stop 6
Next, explore North Beach, San Francisco’s historic Italian neighborhood. Your local guide will share stories of its colorful past as you visit hidden gems for authentic pastries, chocolate, and pizza. Along the way, uncover the North Beach only locals know, filled with rich history, traditions, and surprises around every corner.
7
Stop 7
A vibrant, mural-filled alley connecting North Beach and Chinatown.

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
In front of the Chinatown Gate

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Good to Know

  • 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
  • We cannot accommodate nut allergies

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Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration

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