Taste your way through two of San Francisco’s most iconic and flavorful neighborhoods — Chinatown and North Beach (Little Italy) — on this 4-hour private food and history tour. Explore rich cultural traditions, hidden alleyways, and legendary local eateries while indulging in authentic dim sum, handmade pizza, artisan chocolate, and more.
This fully guided experience begins and ends at your hotel in San Francisco, with private transportation to and from the walking route. With generous tastings, fascinating stories, and insider stops, this tour is the perfect blend of flavor and heritage.
No guide, fixed 7:30 AM pickup: Private transportation only. No guide, no entry tickets. Available on Tuesdays with a fixed 7:30 AM pick-up.
Pickup included
Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the entrance of Chinatown at the famous Dragon Gate.
Begin under the Dragon Gate and wander through historic streets and alleyways. Sample moon cakes and traditional treats at one of the city's oldest Chinese bakeries. Participate in a Chinese tea tasting ceremony, learning about flavor, health, and culture. Sit down for a traditional Chinese meal, including Peking Duck, potstickers, sesame balls, and more. Visit local dim sum shops for additional bites like shrimp dumplings and BBQ pork buns.
Explore North Beach, San Francisco’s historic Italian neighborhood. Taste award-winning chocolate at one of the nation’s top chocolatiers. Try a freshly made cannoli from a family-run bakery established in 1942. Enjoy handmade pizza and a glass of wine at the beloved Mona Lisa Restaurant on Columbus Avenue.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
The driver will meet you in the hotel or address with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
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