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- Japanese
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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
Meeting and pickup
Travelers cannot enter their own pickup location.
Itinerary
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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."
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Sing Chong & Sing Fat Buildings
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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