Chinatown & North Beach/Little Italy Walking Tour: Food & History

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Explore the dynamic streets of Chinatown and North Beach, savoring authentic flavors and uncovering cultural secrets on a walking tour. Experience the heart of San Francisco like never before.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 Moon Cakes 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.


What You Get

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
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Good To Know

  • ATTENTION: Each Youth or Child registration requires an Adult registration
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We are not able to accommodate nut allergies
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Dragon's Gate (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

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.

North Beach (Pass By)

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.
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Dragon's Gate

The tour meets next to 400 Grant Avenue, at the corner of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, in front of the Dragon (Chinatown) Gate
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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Meeting Point

400 Grant Ave, Grant Avenue, San Francisco County California, United States, US, 94108

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In front of the Chinatown Gate
End Point

353 Columbus Ave, Columbus Avenue, San Francisco County California, United States, US, 94133

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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