Audio Tour Chinatown San Francisco

San Francisco, USA
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Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into North America’s oldest Chinatown and explore San Francisco’s most vibrant neighborhood at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour takes you through hidden alleyways, historic temples, colorful markets and centuries-old buildings, as a immersive narrative reveals the stories behind every corner. No guide, no groups, no fixed hours. Just you, your phone, and one of the richest cultural neighborhoods in the world. Perfect for solo travelers, couples and families looking for a flexible and immersive experience in the heart of San Francisco.

What's included

  • use of the audio guide system

What to expect

  1. Dragon's Gate
    15m
    The largest, oldest and most influential Chinese barium in the world.
  2. Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
    15m
    Learn about the history of this historic Catholic church in San Francisco
  3. Gold Mountain Monastery
    15m
    At this intersection you will see a little bit about the history of the Buddhist monastery that will be up in the corner
  4. Bruce Lee mural
    15m
    Not only will you see Bruce Lee's mural, you will also see a beautiful view on the skyline of an iconic building and learn details of the place
  5. Hop Sing Tong Building
    15m
    These buildings are the most important and historic in San Francisco Chinese and you will see why.
  6. Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
    15m
    You will know where the fortune cookies really come from in San Francisco, you will also immerse yourself in the real history of this place by the views of this alley and its history.
  7. Jack Kerouac Alley
    15m
    You will see the mural of the Chinese zodiac calendar, explore and meet which animal of the calendar you belong to and contemplate the magic of Chinese culture
  8. Language of the Birds
    15m
    Take in everything you knew about the Chinese Quarter, its history and culture and contemplate the entrance to the Italian Quarter.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you are in front of the Dragon Gate on ChinaTown you can start the tour, the map you will have at your disposal will indicate the points to go and you just have to play the sound you can use your earphones or you can also read the description.

End point

When the tour ends you will notice that it is at the border boundary between the Chinese and Italian quarters.

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.

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