San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour
At a glance
San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour is a 3h small-group experience in San Francisco, USA, operated by Sidewalk Food Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 152 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide, Bottled water, City map.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 152 travellers
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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
What's included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- City map
- Food tasting
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
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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Stop 2 · 15m
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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Stop 3 · 15m
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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Stop 4 · 15m
Landmark bakery prepares homemade fortune cookies in a tiny open kitchen, with free tours available.
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Stop 5 · 15m
New Hollywood Bakery: (est. 1991): Our favorite light and buttery buns filled with barbecue-flavored cha siu pork.
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Stop 6 · 15m
Xian House of Dumplings: Handmade noodles and dumplings in the Chinese tradition
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Stop 7 · 15m
Some of the best dim sum options in Chinatown, SF
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Stop 8 · 15m
Local favorite known for Hong Kong-style dim sum and Chinese specialties.
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Stop 9 · 15m
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.
Meeting point
We will be meeting outside in front of The East/West Bank
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local guide; Bottled water; City map; Food tasting.
Where does it start?
We will be meeting outside in front of The East/West Bank
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 152 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in San Francisco.
