Chinatown Walking Tour and Dinner

San Francisco, United States of America

San Francisco is home to one of the largest Chinese communities outside of Asia. This tour allows you to enjoy an outstanding dining experience in an authentic Chinese restaurant. Then, it's off to see the glitter and sparkle of San Francisco's exotic Chinatown on a guided walking tour of unique Grant Avenue. The streets are narrow, crowded and alive with color and movement. What are you waiting for - book now!

Take a guided walking tour of unique Grant Avenue and explore Chinese markets, restaurants, theaters, herb shops, temples, a fortune cookie factory and more - weather permitting. Walking shoes are recommended. Drive past the glittering lights of Fisherman's Wharf and view Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower, the Broadway Strip and the historic Ferry Building. Cross the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island and savor a breathtaking view of the city by night before returning to your hotel.

USD $66.00

Review by: James S	August 2011
The meal was very nice - a good way to start the trip. The tour of Chinatown was interesting and really informative - a lot better than doing it ourselves. After the tour of Chinatown, the guide took us to 'treasure island' for night views of San Francisco and the Bay Bride - amazing views and a lovely way to end the evening.

Review by: David L	May 2011
This tour is a must!!! The restaurant is really interesting, with delicious food. During the tour don't forget to ask to be passed by the fortune cookies alley, our tour guide has really funny stories to tell, you will enjoy it.

Review by: Barbara C	October 2010
food was ok to good the guide was an elderly gent who was nice and took way way way too long to explain history...but was well informed..get the hook...and keep to the time frame otherwise a fabulous and wonderul tour, very complete and the bus driver was darling and informed and professional...thank you

Review by: Helen T S	October 2010
was ok wouldn't recommend but was a plesant nght

Review by: Simrita S	September 2010
A nice night out!

Review by: Sharon R, United States of America	May 2010
It was a great tour that lived up to the advertisement. I have already recommended it to a friend

Review by: Theodore D, United States of America	January 2010
We felt the dinner Cathay House was excellent and our guide "Roy" was a gem, extremely knowledgdable of the area and was able to explain the historyculture of Chinatown very well.

Review by: K C, New Zealand	November 2009
We felt the meal was rushed, and it would have been better to have the walking tour first as we missed the experience of the fortune cookie factory. Tour by bus OK, but made a very late night. Bus driver very informative. Tour was a good value.

Review by: Dorothy K, Ireland	November 2009
This was an excellent tour. First of all we were picked up by bus and dropped off at the Chinese restaurant. Unfortunately there was only an hour to eat the lovely meal. I would note that the dishes were put on a revolving tray so grab what you can. After the meal, the tour guide who was Chinese but born in San Francisco took us round all the Chinese Quarter. It is hilly and a lot of walking and standing around so bring comfortable shoes and a warm coat if touring in October, like us. The tour guide made it very interesting and enjoyable to all, even taught us some Chinese - can't remember it now though! I do remember the significance of the colours - red, green and yellow. After the tour it was back on the bus and the driver took us over the bay bridge and also told us a few interesting tales about San Francisco. He was enthusastic about his city and this added to the tour. Definitely recommend this one!

Review by: David S, United States of America	November 2009
Great time with a great guide! Meal was perfect for a group of our size and the amount of time spent for the tour was perfect.

Review by: DOROTHY K	November 2009
This was an excellent tour. First of all we were picked up by bus and dropped off at the Chinese restaurant. Unfortunately there was only an hour to eat the lovely meal. I would note that the dishes were put on a revolving tray so grab what you can. After the meal, the tour guide who was Chinese but born in San Francisco took us round all the Chinese Quarter. It is hilly and a lot of walking and standing around so bring comfortable shoes and a warm coat if touring in October, like us. The tour guide made it very interesting and enjoyable to all, even taught us some Chinese - can't remember it now though! I do remember the significance of the colours - red, green and yellow. After the tour it was back on the bus and the driver took us over the bay bridge and also told us a few interesting tales about San Francisco. He was enthusastic about his city and this added to the tour. Definitely recommend this one!

Review by: Elizabeth T	November 2009
We felt the meal was rushed, and it would have been better to have the walking tour first as we missed the experience of the fortune cookie factory. Tour by bus OK, but made a very late night. Bus driver very informative. Tour was a good value.

Review by: Valerie B, United Kingdom	October 2009
Waste of time. We saw plenty of back streets and souvenir shops, no main gate or sights.

Review by: DOROTHY S, United Kingdom	November 2008
Was a fantastic experience with great food and and a very informative and entertaining guide and excellent value for money.

Review by: Short D	November 2008
Was a fantastic experience with great food and and a very informative and entertaining guide and excellent value for money.

Review by: Paul H, United States of America	August 2008
We had a great tour guide! The meal was delicious!

Review by: Diane P, Australia	May 2008
As I was traveling alone on a stopover in San Francisco, this was a great way to meet new people, have a nice meal out, and learn about the history of Chinatown. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Review by: Di P	May 2008
As I was traveling alone on a stopover in San Francisco, this was a great way to meet new people, have a nice meal out, and learn about the history of Chinatown. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Review by: Jennifer W, United States of America	March 2008
The food was preselected for you, which didn't thrill me, but there was a large selection of items to choose from: beef, two chicken dishes, and shrimp lo mein._br /__br /_The tour guide was wonderful. A very nice and funny man, who even spent extra time showing the group around. Which may have annoyed the bus driver, but he was also very amiable and even picked me up at my hotel._br /__br /_You see the behind-the-scenes of Chinatown, learn the history, see the poverty and struggle of the workers, etc. Very eye-opening to someone who loves learning and new cultures. Also saw a small fortune cookie factory and the city's skyline. Lots of photo opportunities. Definitely worth attending.

Review by: Colin K, Australia	November 2007
if you don't do anything else do this tour. Meal was excellent with plenty to eat. Walking tour guide was very knowledgeable of Chinatown and walk was not to strenuous. Bus driver was also very friendly and informative and night view of SF was great.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	November 2007
I did not like the set up of dinner. I thought we could have dinner on our own or free time. Not sitting in a restaurant on tables, found it very awkward. The walk was fine but felt it was a bit long and drawn out at times. And there was an emphasis on shopping when we were told it was not a shopping tour. Less focus on TV shows that UK and Australian audiences do not see or watch. The guide and the bus driver were very knowledgeable and helpful though.

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	November 2007
Dinner was nice but rushed. All I learned was how tough it was to be Chinese in San Francisco's Chinatown.

Review by: Mandy D, United Kingdom	October 2007
This tour was a real eyeopener. Having the meal first was a good way for the group to become familiar with each other, it certainly broke the ice. The restaurant was an excellent choice and the food was delicious and plenty of it for our group of eight. Our navigator certainly new his history and entertained us too, which was a good way for us to remember some of the things he told us. We had spectacular views from the other side of Bay Bridge and its history. The whole tour was excellent well worth the money.

Review by: Stephen F, New Zealand	October 2007
It was a very nice dinner, and the bus tour was good. The night sights were also good. The walking tour was OK but not that informative. But others we were with liked it.

Review by: Steve F	October 2007
It was a very nice dinner, and the bus tour was good. The night sights were also good. The walking tour was OK but not that informative. But others we were with liked it.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	July 2007
I recommend this to anyone as a way to get an overview of the history of Chinatown.

Review by: Dean D, United States of America	June 2007
We were very pleased and surprised with this tour. The gentleman who was our walking tour guide did an excellent job of presenting Chinatown and the people who live there. Their lives, their living conditions, and their hopes and dreams. He was knowledgeable and amusing. The meal was middle of the road as far as variety of dishes presented. The coach tour of San Francisco by night was wonderful. The driver/narrator knew his stuff. We especially liked the opportunity to see San Francisco from Treasure Island. If you are looking for a tour that offers shopping, don't take this one. But, if you want to know more about Chinatown, this IS the tour for you.

Review by: Richard L, United States of America	October 2006
Our tour guide was very informative and overall the tour was worthwhile. The meal, though, was average Chinese fare. We would have liked to try some more exotic things.

Review by: Carmel L	October 2006
Our tour guide was very informative and overall the tour was worthwhile. The meal, though, was average Chinese fare. We would have liked to try some more exotic things.