With the Culinary Walking Tour of Chinatown you'll be able to explore the many back alleys, food markets and local restaurants of San Francisco's Chinatown by foot for a truly immersive experience. One Chinatown, the one from the bus, is interesting. The hidden Chinatown will surprise you with new adventures around every corner; artisans form Fortune Cookies by hand, practice their craft in small alleys using techniques handed down for thousands of years. The authentic cuisine will enliven your senses with new flavors, smells, and aromas.

You'll get to search out authentic crafts and pottery and explore exotic and unique Asian produce, herbs, and teas from the very people who know them best. You'll uncover hidden secrets only intrepid locals know, and you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves. You'll spend about three hours eating some of the most incredible food that you have ever had, from teas to Chinese pastries to all kinds of delicacies. And if that isn't enough, after all of that, you'll have the option of including a full meal at one of our favorite restaurants in Chinatown. Come and experience Chinatown the way it was meant to be explored -- like a local!

Awards & Accolades

• Named Best City Tour by CitySearch

Details

• Price includes tour, meal and snacks along the route.
• Tours depart daily. Please check the schedule for specific dates and times.
• VME-Ticket is good within 7 consecutive days; please contact company at least 72 hours in advance to confirm tour date/time.
• Tour length is approximately 3 hours. If you plan to purchase a meal, please allow an extra hour. The meal can be enjoyed anytime- you can enjoy the tour, eat a lot of food, and then enjoy the meal anytime you want!
• Restaurants are non-smoking. Please inform your tour guide of any food allergies.
• This tour is appropriate for all ages.
• This tour is mostly walking and may not be appropriate for the severely handicapped.
• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
• Cameras and video cameras are permitted.

 

From incredible art deco murals that echo the city's maritime past to the fish-processing plants of San Francisco today, you'll explore up close and personal Fisherman's Wharf from an insider's view on this walking tour. You'll not only see sea lions and elephant seals, but also have a naturalist describe their habitats and lives. Art and machine become one as you meander through arcade games from the turn of the 20th century. Locals know where to find maritime San Francisco's heart, and so will you during this adventure into the city's waterfront.

And, of course, you wouldn't think of going through the waterfront without sampling some of the freshest seafood and San Francisco's world famous sourdough. You can even satisfy your chocolate sweet tooth! From the sea to the confectionery shops, you'll explore every corner of the Wharf, winning your heart over to everyone's favorite City by the Bay in the process.

Awards & Accolades

• Named Best City Tour by CitySearch

Details

• Price includes tour, meal, bay cruise and snacks along the route.
• Tours depart daily. Please check the schedule for specific dates and times.
• Tour length is approximately 5 hours.
• VME-Ticket is good within 7 consecutive days; please contact company at least 72 hours in advance to confirm tour date/time.
• This tour is appropriate for all ages.
• This tour is mostly walking and may not be appropriate for the severely handicapped.
• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
• All restaurants are non-smoking.
• Please inform your tour guide of any food allergies.
• Cameras and video cameras are permitted.

 

The Culinary Walking Tour of North Beach will awaken your senses, from the cafes and restaurants to the smell of fresh-baked bread in the air, as you explore the ins and outs of this popular San Francisco district known for its Italian dining. Just when you think you can't feel any more romantic, you discover quaint shops with incredible crafts and ceramics that fill you with a sense of awe. In this exciting tour, you'll explore the life of North Beach as you join family bakers kneading love into every loaf of bread. And just when you think that you're in food heaven, you'll get to visit real coffee shops fresh-roasting coffee beans daily.

You'll uncover authentic Italian cathedrals where hundreds of couples have felt their heartstrings tug. Every time you find another artisan crafting food handed down through generations or weaving life into handmade crafts, you'll know that you've experienced one of the places that makes the San Francisco a series of ever-expanding adventures.

Awards & Accolades

• Named Best City Tour by CitySearch

Details

• Price includes tour, meal and snacks along the route.
• Tours depart daily. Please check the schedule for specific dates and times.
• Tour length is approximately 3 hours. The meal (which is included in the price) can be enjoyed anytime- you can enjoy the tour, eat a lot of food, and then enjoy the meal anytime you want!
• VME-Ticket is good within 7 consecutive days; please contact company at least 72 hours in advance to confirm tour date/time.
• This tour is appropriate for all ages.
• This tour is mostly walking and may not be appropriate for the severely handicapped.
• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
• All restaurants are non-smoking.
• Please alert your tour guide about any food allergies.
• Cameras and video cameras are permitted.

 

Gain a comprehensive view of the many cultural and culinary identities of San Francisco during your visit by exploring the many sights of Chinatown and the Italian influenced North Beach with the Culinary Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach by Night. You'll start by exploring Chinatown by twilight, including tasting dim sum from one of the oldest bakeries in Chinatown. There you'll delve into Chinese mysticism and culture as you explore local sculpture and architecture. Tea is to Chinatown as North Beach is to coffee and you'll get to experience both. You'll search out authentic Chinese and Italian crafts and pottery, uncover hidden secrets only intrepid locals know, and you'll be astonished by the new finds in secret alcoves.

You'll have the chance to try some of the best coffee, dim sum, and other amazing food on this exciting tour. If all this delicious snacking has encouraged a healthy appetite, you'll have the option of dining at an authentic Italian restaurant, complete with wine, dessert and several courses. If Chinese cuisine is more to your liking, you can work your way through multiple courses from of San Francisco's favorite local Chinese restaurants. The food is so incredible you'll swear that nothing could be better -- only to find out that the following experience tops it!

Awards & Accolades

• Named Best City Tour by CitySearch

Details

• Price includes tour, meal and snacks along the route.
• Tours depart at various intervals. Please check the schedule for specific dates and times.
• Tour length is approximately 3 hours. The meal (which is included in the price) can be enjoyed anytime- you can enjoy the tour, eat a lot of food, and then enjoy the meal anytime you want! VME-Ticket is good within 7 consecutive days; please contact company at least 72 hours in advance to confirm tour date/time.
• This tour is appropriate for all ages.
• This tour is mostly walking and may not be appropriate for the severely handicapped.
• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
• All restaurants are non-smoking.
• Please inform your tour guide about any food allergies.
• Cameras and video cameras are permitted.