San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

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1. Meet at Old St. Mary's Cathedral, 660 California St., to begin your walking tour of Chinatown's most popular sights and hidden locales. Your guide will highlight the history and culture of Chinatown, explaining how the remarkable authenticity of ancient Chinese culture has been preserved and celebrated in a must-visit San Francisco attraction.

   10 min

2. Chinatown’s outdoor living room and the birthplace of San Francisco’s first American flag, first public school, and first cable car line.

   15 min

3. Stroll among the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area at the Stockton Street Food Markets.

   15 min

4. We’ll sample these “wise crackers” and watch how it’s done.

   10 min

5. At this exotic dried goods store, you'll see ginseng, bird's nests, gecko lizards, fish bladders, sea cucumbers, abalone and more and hear about what these foods can do for you.

   10 min

6. Admire architectural details; hear about the history of secret institutions on Waverly Place; and time permitting, visit a secluded Buddhist temple.

   10 min

7. Stationery store? Party goods supply store? Come with us to discover exactly what this store sells and why.

   10 min

8. View the East West Bank building for an example of pagoda style architecture, common in Asia. But what was here before the bank? At this stop, you'll understand the complexity of the Chinese language, both spoken and written.

   10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in San Francisco

• Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 999 experiences we list in San Francisco.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 32 of 999.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About San Francisco

San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.

The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.

Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.

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