Classic Combo Walking Tour: Chinatown & North Beach by Wild SF Tours

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Duration: 5h 30m
Location: San Francisco, CA United States | San Francisco, United States


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Chance to tour 2 of SF's most famous historic neighborhoods
Culture of Little Italy & North America's oldest Chinatown
Entertaining guide gives you a city insider's perspective
Fortune cookie factory & stories of infamous Chinatown gangs
Beat movement sites like City Lights & Jack Kerouac Alley

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Chinatown and North Beach
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Get the ultimate introduction to the City by the Bay with a walking tour that combines 2 of its most celebrated and historic neighborhoods. Spend the morning amid the bustle of North America's oldest Chinatown, and then walk in the footsteps of Beat poets in North Beach's lively Little Italy.

Meet up with your guide, a charismatic local troubadour who regales you with little-known stories and insider tips—all with the help of interactive games and a little bit of music. Your morning is spent delving into the back alleys of Chinatown, roaming beneath red lanterns and pagoda-style buildings as you seek out hidden treasures in this often-visited but rarely understood pocket of the city. Hear about the infamous Chinese gang rivalries of the early 20th century, watch sugary fortune cookies being made by hand, and get locals-only insight into the best places to eat, shop, and soak up the culture in this vibrant Chinese enclave.

Break for a 90-minute lunch, choosing to hang out and dine with your guide and group if you'd like or finding a place for a bite to eat on your own, and then regroup for an afternoon in North Beach. Learn about the many facets of this beloved neighborhood's fascinating identity, from its Gold Rush days as the rough-and-tumble Barbary Coast to its transformation into San Fran's Little Italy, packed with espresso shops, pizzerias, and charming sidewalk cafes. Listen to stories about literary greats from the Beat Generation as you visit landmarks like City Lights Bookstore and Jack Kerouac Alley, and be sure to pick up some suggestions for delving into North Beach's famed culinary and nightlife scene after your tour concludes.