Chinatown and North Beach\Little Italy Food Walking Tour

Highlights

  • Get a local’s take on where to eat, shop, and visit

  • Tastings include dim sum, fortune cookies, pizza, Italian coffee, and more

  • Convenient meet-up point close to BART and other transit

  • Start in Chinatown with moon cakes from one of the neighborhood's oldest bakeries

  • Enjoy tea tastings in Chinatown

  • Sit down for Chinese food at a local favorite spot

  • Enjoy chocolate from one the top chocolatiers in the US

  • Bite into a fresh cannoli from an Italian bakery, which has been making cannoli since 1942

  • See famous sights like Coit Tower from lesser-known vantage points and secret alcoves

  • Relax with pizza at Mona Lisa Restaurant

  • Expect more than 5 generous food and drink tastings along the way

  • All food, a glass of wine, and non-alcoholic drinks included

Summary

Taste dim sum, pizza, and more on a guided Chinatown and Little Italy tour. Enjoy culinary delights with a focus on history and culture.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (14-85 years)
$94.00
Child: (5-13 years)
$64.00
Commentary
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Embark on a tantalizing journey through the culinary and cultural landscapes of San Francisco with our Chinatown and North Beach/Little Italy Food Walking Tour. Perfect for cultural enthusiasts and food aficionados alike, this guided tour melds savory flavors with historical insights, offering a feast for both the palate and the soul. Venture into the vibrant streets of Chinatown where your adventure begins with a taste of tradition—moon cakes from one of the neighborhood's oldest bakeries—and an insightful tea tasting session. Relish the experience of sitting down to savor authentic Chinese dishes at a local favorite spot, followed by an exploration of the art of fortune cookie-making. As you wander into the heart of North Beach, the Italian enclave of the city, indulge your senses with a fresh cannoli from an iconic bakery that has upheld its legacy since 1942. Satisfy your chocolate cravings with a treat from one of the top chocolatiers in the United States, and unwind with a hearty slice of pizza at the famed Mona Lisa Restaurant. Marvel at lesser-known vantage points for viewing iconic sights like Coit Tower, while an insider guide enriches your experience with local stories and tips on the best places to eat, shop, and explore. Designed for ease and comfort, this tour offers convenient transit access and a memorable lineup of more than five generous tastings, inclusive of food, a glass of wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. Join us for an unforgettable exploration where every bite unveils the rich tapestry of immigrant heritage, creativity, and community spirit that define these iconic San Francisco neighborhoods. Bring your appetite and curiosity, and be prepared to see these culturally rich enclaves in a whole new light.

What’s included?

  • Different types of Dim Sum

  • Stop for treats at Chinatown Bakeries

  • Sit down for a traditional Chinese meal

  • Enjoy tea tastings at a wonderful local spot

  • Meet chocolatiers, cannoli pioneers, and more in North Beach

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Before you go

  • This tour covers about 8-10 city blocks with some slight inclines on hills, particularly in the North Beach neighborhood.

  • Our Chinatown and North Beach Food Walking Tour begins next to 400 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA (Chinatown) at Bush and Grant, in front of the Chinatown (Dragon) Gate.

  • All food, a glass of wine, and non-alcoholic drinks included

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Local Tastes of the City Tours

About operator:

Top 10 walking tours for globetrotting foodies - Lonely Planet (April 2013). Same Day Reservations. Explore the history and culture of local neighborhoods, including Chinatown and North Beach/Little Italy, as "We Eat Our Way Through San Francisco." Voted Best City Tour by San Francisco Bay Guardian 2011. Named "Best City Tour of 2006 and 2007" by CitySearch.

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