Step through the iconic Dragon’s Gate into North America’s oldest Chinatown on this high-energy tour! Led by an expert storyteller, you’ll venture beyond the main streets into a vibrant labyrinth of historic alleyways where ancient traditions meet modern city life.
Wander past colorful lanterns, ornate pagodas, and bustling open-air markets. Your guide will lead you to the legendary Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory to smell fresh pastries and see cookies folded by hand on vintage machinery. You'll visit historic, smoke-scented Taoist temples, see the birthplace of Bruce Lee, and decode powerful murals detailing the Chinese-American experience. It’s an unforgettable, sensory-rich journey packed with secret photo spots and insider tips on the city's best dim sum!
What's included
Pintours App
Food and Drink
What to expect
30m
Built in 1854 by Chinese laborers using granite quarried in China and bricks from New England, this is the oldest cathedral in California. It miraculously survived the 1906 earthquake and fire, and its famous clock tower still bears the inscription: "Son, observe the time and fly from evil."
Grant Avenue
30m · Admission ticket included
The Sing Chong & Sing Fat Buildings
30m
Known as the "Living Room of Chinatown," this bustling concrete plaza is where the city of San Francisco was originally born. Travelers will see locals gathered by the dozens playing intense games of Mahjong and Chinese chess. It’s also home to historic markers, including the spot where gold was first announced in California in 1848.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Travelers cannot enter their own pickup location.
End point
Travelers cannot enter their own pickup location.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
