Audio Tour Chinatown San Francisco

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

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

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Dragon's Gate

    The largest, oldest and most influential Chinese barium in the world.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Learn about the history of this historic Catholic church in San Francisco

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    At this intersection you will see a little bit about the history of the Buddhist monastery that will be up in the corner

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    These buildings are the most important and historic in San Francisco Chinese and you will see why.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Take in everything you knew about the Chinese Quarter, its history and culture and contemplate the entrance to the Italian Quarter.

    15 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
Supplied by PACO'S BIKE TOURS LLC
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Virtual Experiences
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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