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15 Best Chinatown & North Beach Tours

The oldest Chinatown in the country shares a border with the espresso bars of North Beach. Food walks 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

“Scott was so knowledgeable and engaging! We could not have asked for a better tour of these unique neighborhoods in such a beautiful city! I would absolutely recommend his tour to others!!!”

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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

“Really enjoyed the tour. The food was excellent and there was a lot more than I was expecting. Our tour guide Brian was very informative and engaging. He was also great in catering to my wife’s dietary requirements. We had visited SF before but had…”

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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

“Aaliyah thank you for being patience , we arrived very late,she is incredibly knowledgeable .The storytelling was captivating at times, we felt we were part of of the history.We visited spooky locations,She used some cool stuff to communicate with spirits .Thank you highly recommended”

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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

“We've been to San Francisco several times and decided to take an offical tour of Chinatown. Linda our guide provided an excellent insight on the history and culture that we would have not apprecitated nor recognized if we simply walked thru the area on our…”

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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

“Fun, informational, delicious and interesting. Ryan was a really wonderful guide. He included tons of history and really made it enjoyable for our whole family.”

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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 an informative and cheerful guide who enjoyed entertaining us. He took us to many places to eat in North Beach and all the food was good. We had hot drinks to start, mini cannoli, fried beef-filled rice balls, salami and cheese sandwiches, chicken…”

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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

“I absolutely loved this walking food tour through North Beach! From the moment we met Nikki, our incredible guide, it felt like we were reconnecting with an old friend. Her warmth, humor, and deep knowledge of the neighborhood made the experience unforgettable. Every stop was…”

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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

“We really enjoyed the tour, hearing about Chinatown’s history, and sampling the food and drink! There was a nice variety of high quality food and our guide was excellent.”

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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

“Jinny was an amazing tour guide and was a wealth of knowledge and recommendations for the area. You can tell she has built a positive relationship with the local vendors visited by the tour. The food we tasted at each location was some of the…”

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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

“Zach was great. He was very knowledgeable and added his personal experience to enhance the tour. Highly recommended.”

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14.San Francisco: Chinatown Walking Food Tour

Discover authentic Chinese flavors and culture on a 3-hour San Francisco Chinatown walking food tour. Taste local specialties, explore historic sites, and enjoy expert-guided insights.

★ 4.9

“Lauren was a great tour guide. She had lots of great insight to the area and was good was awesome as well. Thanks for a great time.”

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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