San Francisco Chinatown tour: Through the Dragon's Gate

10 Mark Lane San Francisco, CA 94108 (The Irish Bank), USA, San Francisco, United States of America
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Overview
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What To Expect

Weave you through the most vibrant spaces and lesser-known sites on this tour. Take in the small bakeries, peek into a traditional Eastern pharmacy to see the various herbs and medicinal powders, and stop by the legendary Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory for insight into the art of fortune cookie making! Not only will you be able to try warm cookies just off the machine, but you will also take home a personalized treat just for you!
Begin your tour just outside the Dragon Gate, and journey into the heart of the neighborhood. As you see famed areas 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. With visits to some stores loved 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. At the famed Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, warm treats await! See these handmade cookies come off the oven and take home a custom treat just for you!For the closing of the tour, your guide will prepare you for your evening - departing at the crossroads of three “foodie” neighborhoods, where you can easily walk to some incredible places to enjoy dinner based on their experience and local knowledge.

What to remember

Important info

  • Due to San Francisco's natural inclines and declines, this tour is difficult for those in wheelchairs. Motorized wheelchairs can be accommodated

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What's included
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Local English-speaking guide. Guided walking tour. Food tasting of Fortune Cookie. Custom Made Fortune Cookies
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Highlights

Visit the most interesting spaces and places in San Francisco's Chinatown with a local expert. Discover the local culture, including explanations about intriguing Chinese customs and traditions. Indulge on warm fortune cookies at the famed Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory and take special treats home. Pause at local businesses, including a visit to a traditional apothecary and beloved bakery. Gather excellent eating recommendations from the best "strictly locals" Dim Sum to spicy Sichuan stops

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
Walks USA
Meeting Point

Departure Point: 10 Mark Lane (The Irish Bank)