Killed_Through The Dragon's Gate: Chinatown Walking Tour
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Walking tour of Chinatown
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Local guide
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Taste homemade fortune cookies
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Visit local shops and sites
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Tour info
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
In the company of an expert guide, explore like a local in one of the most engaging spaces in the United States - San Francisco's legendary Chinatown. As the largest and oldest enclave of Chinese people outside of Asia, discover the history, customs, and traditions in a short hour and a half walking tour. Visit the neighborhood landmarks like Grant Avenue, Waverly Place, and the beloved Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Here you will sample warm cookies and take home a few treats
Sites Visited:
- Dragon Gate
Grant Avenue (main street of Chinatown)
Old St Mary's Cathedral and Square
Chinese Bakery
Chinese Pharmacy
Waverly Place
Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
Alleyways of Chinatown
Stop At - Dragon Gate
Description: Begin your tour just outside the Dragon Gate, where this traditional "Paifang" style entrance flocked by two Imperial guardian lions (shishi) protects the southern entrance into a land where wonder greets history. It is here your guide will set the stage - quickly dissecting the symbolism within its concrete.
Duration: 5 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Grant Avenue (main street of Chinatown)
Description: As you begin your journey into the heart of the neighborhood, learn of the flood of immigration in the mid-19th century (and why!), the thriving businesses that post up on these streets, and all the vice that followed.
Duration: 20 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Old St Mary's Cathedral and Square
Description: As you visit the sites of significance such as Old St. Mary's Cathedral and Waverly Place, your local guide will divulge the sometimes "too incredible to believe" stories and factual history paving the way for Chinatown's significance not only in San Francisco but the story of the United States.
Duration: 10 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Chinese Bakery
Description: With visits to some modern stores beloved by locals while keeping their foot in the traditional past, visit a local apothecary, a shop selling essentials of the afterlife, and a few of the "strictly locals" spots for dim sum, Sichuan, and Cantonese cuisine.
Duration: 10 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Chinese Pharmacy
Description: With visits to some modern stores beloved by locals while keeping their foot in the traditional past, visit a local apothecary, a shop selling essentials of the afterlife, and a few of the "strictly locals" spots for dim sum, Sichuan, and Cantonese cuisine.
Duration: 10 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Waverly Place
Description: Pause at the "Street of the Painted Balconies" to take in the fusion of early San Francisco architecture turned into "Little Shanghai" here on the West Coast of the United States.
Duration: 10 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
Description: Cap your time with a visit to the famed Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory where warm treats await you! See these handmade cookies come off the oven and take home a custom treat just for you!
Duration: 15 mins
Admission Ticket: Included
Stop At - Alleyways of Chinatown
Description: Weave your way through small thoroughfares covered in old brick with ornate Chinese elements including the daily goings of the local people.
Duration: 10 mins
Admission Ticket: Free
Things to know
Covid Policy
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Redemption information
Mobile tickets will be accepted
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
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