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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

“Had a wonderful time. Great food lots of great information on the other things to see and learned lots of history about the area.”

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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

“So much good food. Worthy of skipping breakfast for. There are a bunch of great spots in a small area, you end up walking in circles just to give you a break in eating. You won’t be hungry when you are done. I loved all…”

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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

“Really enjoyed our tour with Linda Lee. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned so much! Definitely recommend.”

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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

“Was fantastic Scott is the best. The food was good and learned alot if history. Would highly recommend.”

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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

“Guide was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything in fine detail . Would highly recommend this tour I learned so much as a first timer”

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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

“This was such a fun tour! Unfortunately it was raining most of it but Brian still made sure we all had a great time! It was my birthday and he gave me recommendations for things to do after. 10/10. Would do it again and recommend…”

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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

“This dim sum food tour was fantastic! Jacob was an excellent guide and shared many interesting facts about the area. I don't think I've ever had so much food on any other food tour - you will not leave hungry!”

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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

“It was great! Our guide was super friendly, knowledgeable and really took care of us. He showed us around Chinatown's famous spots, always had a story to share and what I found the most engaging was, he's a local who's proud of his community you…”

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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

“Great food and history! I learned a lot—- even as a local! The food was fabulous! Highly recommend to visitors and locals alike.”

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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 experience! Zachary was amazing and engaging. Family if four w one picky eater. There was flexibility, he still had a great time! Thank you so much”

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13.North Beach Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

Discover San Francisco's North Beach through a guided 3-hour food and cultural walk, sampling authentic eats and exploring local history and architecture.

★ 5.0

“Scott was a great guide for our afternoon in North Beach. It was a wonderful combination of food, history, and Scott’s personal stories, while we walked the neighborhood.”

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More Chinatown & North Beach Tours

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