San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

Discover San Francisco's Chinatown on this fascinating walking tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich heritage and culture of this storied neighborhood as your insider guide takes you to popular and off-the-beaten path locations. View historic landmarks, visit an herbal pharmacy and hear about Waverly Place, a secluded alley full of private clubs. Stroll through the Stockton Street food markets and sample fortune cookies at the factory where they're made. You'll leave with a whole new appreciation for this historic and culturally authentic neighborhood.

Meeting Point

Old Saint Mary's Cathedral

660 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

The cross street is Grant Avenue

What's included:

• Professional guide

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

All About Chinatown Tours

660 California St, Old St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco, 94108-2501, California

Meet at Old St. Mary's Cathedral, 660 California St., to begin your walking tour of Chinatown's most popular sights and hidden locales. Your guide will highlight the history and culture of Chinatown, explaining how the remarkable authenticity of ancient Chinese culture has been preserved and celebrated in a must-visit San Francisco attraction.

10 minutes

Portsmouth Square

50 Walter U Lum Pl, b/t Clay St & Washington St in Chinatown, San Francisco, 94108, California

Chinatown’s outdoor living room and the birthplace of San Francisco’s first American flag, first public school, and first cable car line.

15 minutes

Stockton Street

San Francisco, California

Stroll among the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area at the Stockton Street Food Markets.

15 minutes

Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co

56 Ross Aly, , San Francisco, 94108-1204, California

We’ll sample these “wise crackers” and watch how it’s done.

10 minutes

Stockton Street

San Francisco, California

At this exotic dried goods store, you'll see ginseng, bird's nests, gecko lizards, fish bladders, sea cucumbers, abalone and more and hear about what these foods can do for you.

10 minutes

The Street of the Painted Balconies

Waverly Pl, San Francisco, California

Admire architectural details; hear about the history of secret institutions on Waverly Place; and time permitting, visit a secluded Buddhist temple.

10 minutes

Grant Avenue

Grant Avenue, San Francisco, California

Stationery store? Party goods supply store? Come with us to discover exactly what this store sells and why.

10 minutes

Grant Avenue

Grant Avenue, San Francisco, California

View the East West Bank building for an example of pagoda style architecture, common in Asia. But what was here before the bank? At this stop, you'll understand the complexity of the Chinese language, both spoken and written.

10 minutes