Taste & Tradition: San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour
Mon, Dec 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Wed, Dec 31, 2025 15:00 PM
Main Street, San Francisco, California, United States
Taste & Tradition: San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour
Mon, Dec 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Wed, Dec 31, 2025 15:00 PM
Overview
About this Event
🥟 Explore San Francisco’s Chinatown: Food, Culture & History Tour
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown with a 2-hour guided walking tour that blends unforgettable flavors, rich history, and hidden gems. From stunning architecture to fresh dim sum and historic stories, this tour offers a deep dive into one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.
✅ What We Offer
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2-Hour Chinatown Walking Tour with Dim Sum Tasting
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Small-group experience led by a knowledgeable local guide
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Vegetarian/vegan dumpling options available upon request
📍 Departure & Return
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Start: Woh Hei Yuen Park (Corner of Powell & John Streets)
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End: Transamerica Redwood Park
🏙️ Highlights & Stops
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Woh Hei Yuen Park: Start where locals gather for tai chi and dancing
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Gum Moon Residence Hall: Hear about early missionaries who supported the community
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AA Bakery & Cafe: Sample iconic Chinese pastries like sesame balls & egg tarts
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Chinatown-Rose Pak Station: Learn about Chinatown’s political powerhouse
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Waverly Place: See ornate balconies and the city’s oldest Chinese temple
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Ross Alley: Visit the original Fortune Cookie Factory and hear about its gangster past
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Grant Avenue: Discover how bold architecture helped reshape post-quake Chinatown
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House of Dim Sum: Enjoy a generous dim sum tasting—steamed, baked & fried
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Transamerica Redwood Park: End in a surprising redwood grove in the Financial District
🍴 What’s Included
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Expert local guide
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Assorted dim sum dumpling tasting
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Food recommendations and local tips
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Wheelchair- and stroller-accessible route
🚫 What’s Not Included
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Additional food purchases (optional; bring ~$20 if interested)
🔎 Good to Know
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Tour duration: 2 hours
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Language: English
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Tours run rain or shine
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Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in
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Vegan dumplings available (let your guide know in advance)
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Wear comfortable walking shoes
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