This city within a city is a historic maze of mysterious sights, where an ancient culture from the other side of the world survives and flourishes with remarkable authenticity. Below are some of the sights we see on our Daily Tours.

PORTSMOUTH SQUARE

Chinatown’s outdoor living room and the birthplace of San Francisco’s first American flag, first public school, and first cable car line.

BUILDINGS OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST

Admire our pagoda style buildings and hear about their history.

HERBAL PHARMACY

Behold life prolonging ginseng root, pearl pills for beautiful skin, gecko lizards for colds.

FORTUNE COOKIE FACTORY

We’ll sample these “wise crackers” and watch how it’s done.

STOCKTON STREET FOOD MARKETS

Stroll among the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area.

WAVERLY PLACE

Hear about the history of Chinatown’s most interesting alley full of temples, private clubs and secret societies.

CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Find out how Chinese families keep alive language and cultural traditions.

AUTHENTIC BUDDHIST TEMPLE

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY See the dazzling altars adorned with red lanterns, priceless antiques, and incense filled urns.

MURALS

Discover our history through murals. Even Banksy came by.

TEA TASTING

Subject to availability, we’ll sit and enjoy a variety of teas from China.

DIM SUM LUNCHEON

AVAILABLE PER REQUEST FOR GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE

We will dine at one of Chinatown’s most popular restaurants.

INSIDER’S LIST

All guests receive a copy of the current year’s insider’s list of recommended shopping and restaurants in Chinatown … the best places to visit.

Tour Information

  • The tour departs daily at 10 am from Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, 660 California St., on the corner of California St. and Grant Ave.
  • – Advanced reservations are required.
  • – Please wait to receive a confirmation of your tour date and time before you arrive.
  • – Tours depart rain or shine.
  • – The tour takes 2 hours.
  • – We can entertain last-minute reservations if you call 415-982-8839 for arrangements.

Prices

  • Adult Tour $55
  • Child Tour (ages 6-17) $45
  • Child Ages 5 and Under are Free

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