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Pass By: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108

You could spend days wandering the lantern-covered streets of Chinatown, but we’ve designed this introduction to immerse you in its unique history and culture and give you a few reasons to come back again later. We start near the Dragon’s Gate, to discuss the history of this once-rough area, and address the mystery of SF’s moving waterline. Stopping at historical points of interest, we’ll introduce you to the often-overlooked history of Asian immigration to the US - it goes back much farther than you may think - and explain the ways that Chinatown has been integral to the growth of San Francisco as a whole. But this tour is only partially about history; we also want to immerse you in the modern life of the neighborhood that is a fascinating mix of East and West. We’ll stop off at landmarks like Waverly Place, Portsmouth Square, and St. Mary’s Cathedral. We’ll discuss Chinese medicine at a traditional apothecary, tempt your tastebuds at some of the city’s best bakeries, and even taste some fresh fortune cookies (an SF invention) at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Before you go, we’ll recommend some of our favorite places to eat dim sum so you can come back later to eat in one of the foodie capitals of the city.

Pass By: Dragon's Gate, Bush St What3words: ///also.secret.ever, San Francisco, CA 94108

The Dragon Gates of Chinatown

Pass By: Old Cathedral of St. Mary, 660 California St Chinatown, San Francisco, CA 94108-2501

Old St Mary's Cathedral

Pass By: Chinatown Alleys, Chinatown, San Francisco, CA

Alleyways of Chinatown including Waverly Place

Old Chinatown Alley

Pass By: Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Grant Avenue

Pass By: Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co, 56 Ross Aly, San Francisco, CA 94108-1204

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory

Pass By: Portsmouth Square, 50 Walter U Lum Pl b/t Clay St & Washington St in Chinatown, San Francisco, CA 94108

Portsmouth Square

Included

Guided walking tour
Expert local guide

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
While we try to avoid extreme inclines and declines, due to San Francisco's hills as well as crowded city streets and unpaved pathways, guests with mobility limitations, wheelchairs, or strollers cannot be accommodated.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Features

Tourism

90% Cultural

80%

Through The Dragon Gate: Chinatown Tour