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15 Best Chinatown & North Beach Tours

The Chinatown and North Beach walks: the oldest Chinatown in the country sharing a border with the espresso bars next door. Food tours cross it several dumplings and one cannoli at a time.

1.Chinatown & North Beach/Little Italy Walking Tour: Food & History

Discover San Francisco’s Chinatown and North Beach on this guided walking tour, sampling authentic food and uncovering local stories in about 4 hours.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Brian was absolutely incredible! This was our first food tour, and it exceeded every expectation. We were celebrating my son’s 15th birthday, and the experience was not only so much fun but also incredibly informative. Brian went above and beyond to make it special—ending the…”

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2.North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

Explore San Francisco's North Beach & Little Italy on a 3-hour walking tour. Taste local foods, learn history, and enjoy authentic Italian flavors with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Great tour of the North Beach neighborhood- a combination of the history of the area and incredible food! Everything we ate was delicious: cannolis, coffee, salami sandwiches, arancini, focaccia sandwiches, pizza, and fudge! Brian was very knowledgeable about the neighborhood and witty all along the…”

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3.Ghost Hunt in SF Chinatown with a Professional Investigator

Explore San Francisco's haunted side with a guided ghost hunt in Chinatown, using real ghost-hunting tools, led by knowledgeable guides in a fun, spooky walk.

★ 5.0

“This was an awesome experience and my teenage daughters loved it! Jamie was fun and knowledgeable and very respectful, considering the sensitive history of the area.”

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4.San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

Discover San Francisco's Chinatown with this 2-hour walking tour featuring hidden gems, cultural insights, a fortune cookie factory, and authentic sights.

★ 5.0

“Great tour, with great and funny guide. Very informative as well. We learned a lot about Chinese culture in San Francisco.”

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5.Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

Discover San Francisco's Chinatown through a guided walking tour that combines history, culture, and authentic Chinese food. Small groups, full lunch included.

★ 5.0

“Andre was a GREAT tour guide. We kept a quick steady pace, that allowed us to see so many things and try food and teas. His knowledge of the area was outstanding and his concern to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves ensured everyone got…”

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6.San Francisco: Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

Discover San Francisco's Chinatown on a 3-hour guided walking tour featuring authentic food tastings, cultural sights, and local secrets for an immersive experience.

★ 4.8

“Fantastic. We got so much more out of the tour than we ever would have trying to navigate Chinatown on our own. Food was plentiful so go hungry!”

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7.San Francisco: North Beach and Little Italy Food Tour

Discover San Francisco’s North Beach and Little Italy with a guided food tour featuring authentic eats, local artisans, and vibrant neighborhood stories.

★ 4.8

“Brian was the highlight of our trip to San Francisco! From the moment we met him, his energy, warmth, and deep love for North Beach were contagious. He masterfully guided us through the neighborhood’s culinary gems—from old-school Italian bakeries to hidden trattorias and off-the-beaten-path delights…”

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8.Exclusive North Beach Food Tour in San Francisco

Discover San Francisco’s North Beach through a 3-hour guided food tour featuring four tastings, historical insights, and authentic Italian flavors.

★ 5.0

“The North Beach food tour was amazing! Our guide Nikki was so fun and knowledgeable about the neighborhood and cuisine. The pesto pasta (non-seafood option) at Sotta Mare was the best I've ever had. Hearing stories of each restaurant truly made me feel more connected…”

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9.SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

Discover San Francisco’s Chinatown with this 3-hour guided food tour, featuring dim sum, tea tasting, fortune cookies, and local stories for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Tour was overall enjoyable and food was good, even our kids (10-14yo) found new things that they loved out of the Dim Sum, Peking duck, Szechuan green beans, and the Chinese tea store. Fortune cookie factory was fun, but very brief, since there's a line…”

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10.San Francisco: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & North Beach

Discover San Francisco’s vibrant Chinatown and North Beach on this 4-hour food walking tour. Enjoy authentic eats, historic sights, and insider stories.

★ 4.8

“The tour was excellent. From our tour guide, Ryan,, to an abundance of delicious food – – I can’t think of any improvement needed. You learn great history about San Francisco, Chinatown and North Beach area. It is a fun tour and you will not…”

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11.San Francisco Chinatown Food Tour

Discover San Francisco’s Chinatown through a guided walking food tour, sampling five authentic dishes, exploring temples and local history for a genuine cultural experience.

★ 5.0

“The walking tour around Chinatown was awesome. Jinny, our guide, told us so many interesting things.”

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12.San Francisco North Beach and Chinatown Walking Secret Food Tour

Discover San Francisco’s North Beach and Chinatown on this engaging 3-hour walking food tour, sampling local favorites while learning about the city’s vibrant culture.

★ 5.0

“Great food from china town and the Italian neighborhood. But also a great walking tour of these areas. Zachary was the best!”

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More Chinatown & North Beach Tours

5.0SF’s North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour – Includes full meal, 3 hrs3 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.5Chinatown Food & History Walking Tour – Small Group2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$85.00 4.51HR San Francisco Chinatown and Downtown GoCar Tour1 hour (approx.)$99.00 4.9San Francisco: Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour2.5 hours$85 4.5North Beach Food & History Walking Tour – Small Group2 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Delicious Fun Food and History Tour of North Beach and Beyond!3 hours (approx.)$79.00 3.9San Francisco: Alcatraz Island & Chinatown Walking Tour4 hours$99 4.8San Francisco: North Beach & Chinatown Food History Tour4.5 hours$99 5.0San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach3 hours (approx.)$54.00 4.7San Francisco: North Beach & Chinatown Authentic Food Tour3 hours$88 4.5Lombard Leap: Lombard Street, Coit Tower and Chinatown Tour$29 4.8San Francisco: Secret Food Tour of North Beach and Chinatown$85 5.0San Francisco: North Beach Curated Multi-Course Foodie Tour3 hours$99 5.0San Francisco Chinatown, Russian Hill, And North Beach Tour3 to 4 hours (approx.)$65.00 5.0North Beach To Golden Gate Bridge E-Bike Tour3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$100.00 4.7San Francisco: Chinatown Dim Sum and Tea Tour3 hours$99 5.0San Francisco: North Beach Food and History Walking Tour2 hours$89 5.0Top 10 Streets of SF, Chinatown & North Beach Highlights3 hours$59 5.0San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour$49.00 5.0San Francisco: Chinatown Food and Culture Tour$49 5.0San Francisco North Beach Food Tour$99 4.5Warrior Cat of Chinatown: Self-Guided Quest in San Francisco2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$6.01 5.0San Francisco : Chinatown Walking Tour With A Guide2 hours$62 5.0San Francisco: Food and History Tour of North Beach3 hours$76