Tour a piedi di Chinatown: Cibo, Storia & Sapore
Descrizione
Ci sono due Chinatown, una che vedi da un furgone o da un autobus, e quella che può essere vissuta solo a piedi nei vicoli, nei mercati alimentari e nei ristoranti locali. Una Chinatown, quella dell'autobus, è interessante. La nostra Chinatown ti sorprenderà con nuove avventure dietro ogni angolo. Nella nostra Chinatown, gli artigiani formano i biscotti della fortuna a mano. Nella nostra Chinatown, gli artigiani praticano il loro mestiere in piccoli vicoli utilizzando tecniche tramandate da migliaia di anni. E nella nostra Chinatown, la cucina autentica allieterà i vostri sensi con nuovi sapori, odori e aromi. Esploreremo prodotti asiatici esotici e unici, erbe e tè proprio dalle persone che li conoscono meglio. Scopriremo i loro segreti nascosti che solo gli intrepidi locali conoscono. E rimarrai stupito dalle nuove scoperte in alcove segrete. Passeremo circa tre ore a mangiare di tutto, da Dim Sum, biscotti della fortuna, tè e altro ancora.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Entra nel cuore della Chinatown di San Francisco ed esplora la ricca storia, la vivace cultura e i sapori indimenticabili della Chinatown più antica del Nord America. Questo tour guidato a piedi intreccia affascinanti storie di immigrazione, resilienza e tradizione con degustazioni di alcuni dei ristoranti più amati del quartiere. Mentre cammini tra vicoli nascosti e mercati movimentati, la tua guida locale condividerà la storia mai raccontata di Chinatown, dalle origini della corsa all'oro alla sua ascesa come punto di riferimento culturale. Lungo la strada, goditi degustazioni di cibi selezionati come panini di maiale al barbecue appena sfornati, salati dim sum e classici dolci cinesi. Nessuna visita è completa senza una sosta per una degustazione di tè tradizionale, dove imparerai a conoscere la cultura del tè cinese e a assaggiare varietà da un negozio di tè a conduzione familiare. Questo tour è la miscela perfetta di storia, cultura e cucina: ideale per viaggiatori curiosi e amanti del cibo
Inizia la tua avventura all'iconico Dragon Gate di San Francisco, il tuo ingresso nella Chinatown più antica del Nord America. Da questo punto di riferimento storico, entra in un mondo pieno di cultura ricca, vicoli nascosti e sapori appetitosi. Mentre segui la tua guida locale attraverso strade trafficate e passaggi tranquilli, esplorerai le tradizioni, la storia e le gemme culinarie che definiscono questo vivace quartiere. Lungo la strada, goditi degustazioni selezionate a mano di dim sum, focacce di maiale al barbecue e altri piatti locali degli amati ristoranti di Chinatown. Visita la Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory per vedere (e assaggiare) i biscotti della fortuna freschi fatti davanti ai tuoi occhi. Passeggia per i mercati di Stockton Street, dove la gente del posto fa acquisti quotidiani di prodotti freschi, erbe aromatiche e prelibatezze. Completa il tutto con una degustazione di tè che offre una visione delle usanze e dei sapori cinesi. Che tu sia un buongustaio, un appassionato di storia o un curioso esploratore, questo tour che inizia dalla Porta del Drago è l'introduzione perfetta al cuore di Chinatown.
Vivaci mercati umidi e negozi di erbe lungo Stockton Street.
Scopri come i biscotti della fortuna sono fatti a mano in questo piccolo e storico negozio di vicoli.
Conosciuto come il "salotto" di Chinatown, dove la gente del posto si riunisce per giochi di carte e Tai Chi
Che tu sia nuovo al tè o già un appassionato bevitore di tè, il personale esperto è sempre felice di Guidarti attraverso il mondo dei pregiati tè Cinesi. Durante la tua visita, avrai l'opportunità di assaggiare una varietà di tè diversi mentre impari a conoscere i loro sapori, aromi e benefici per il benessere tradizionali.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- ATTENZIONE: Ogni registrazione Giovani o Bambini richiede una registrazione Adulto
- Non siamo in grado di accogliere le allergie alle noci
- Non possiamo accogliere allergie alle noci
Recensioni(664)
It was a good history of San Fran and Chinatown. The tea tasting at the end was cool. You don’t go into the fortune cookie factory but you get to try the cookies.
Thank you for joining us! I’m glad you enjoyed the history and the tea tasting. We normally do go inside the fortune cookie factory, but unfortunately there was an unusually long line that day, so your guide made the decision to keep the tour moving rather than have everyone spend a lot of time waiting. I’m sorry you missed getting to go inside, but I’m glad you still got to try the fortune cookies. Thank you for spending part of your time in Chinatown with us!
The history portion could have been balanced more with the sites that were visited. I tend to tune out when a classroom presentation is given when the richness of the environment is ignored. The food choices were well thought out.
Thank you for sharing this. I’m glad you enjoyed the food choices, but I appreciate your comments about the history portion of the tour. Chinatown has so much history right in front of you—in its streets, buildings, alleyways, temples, and businesses—and that should be part of how the story is told, rather than ever feeling like a classroom presentation. Your comments are helpful, and I’ll be sharing them with our guides. Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to give us your perspective.
Cynthia was a great tour guide! We enjoyed our time. The food was great, and the tea tasting was amazing.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you had such a great time exploring Chinatown with Cynthia. I’ll make sure she sees your kind words. The tea tasting is one of my favorite parts of the tour too—it’s such a fun way to experience a little more of Chinatown beyond just the food. Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review!
Let me start by saying we loved Brian. He was quickwitted well informed and willing to answer off topic questions. The restaurants we went to were wonderful and the staff at each of the restaurants were more than kind. If you get a chance, book this tour and if you wanna have a great time, ask for Brian.
What a great review to read! Brian really does love Chinatown, and I think that comes through when you’re out there with him. I’m glad you threw some off-topic questions his way too — that’s usually when you get some of the best stories! And thank you for mentioning the restaurants and the people who took care of you along the way. I’ll make sure Brian sees this. He’ll love it!
Had a wonderful tour with Brian, our hilarious showman and tour guide. I went with my teenage son and this tour is perfect for anyone: friends, solo travellers, couples, families, you name it. Let someone else show you the ropes, lose control of the planning, and eat the most delicious food because the guides know where to take you and you just eat all the delicious food (sweet and savoury) that’s put in front of you! You would never experience Chinatown on your own like this. Highly recommended!!!!
I loved reading this! It sounds like you and your son had such a great time with Brian. And “hilarious showman” may be one of the best descriptions of Brian I’ve heard — I’m definitely going to share that with him! One of the best parts of doing these tours is getting to show people the Chinatown we know and love, especially the little places you probably would have walked right past on your own. I’m so glad you trusted us to lead the way, feed you well, and let you just enjoy the afternoon together. Thank you for coming along with us and for such a fun review!
This was a great experience. I wanted to visit Chinatown but didn't want to just wander around. This was a perfect mix of food tasting and education. It was obvious from the beginning that Ryan knew what he was talking about and was enthusiastic about sharing that knowledge. He did it in a way that was respectful of the culture of Chinatown and gave us the opportunity to be respectful, too. The food was delicious and just the right amount and variety. This was my first food tour and I was concerned about being full before the end. There was no need to worry. From the 1st taste (a sesame ball) to the last (egg tart) I enjoyed tasting everything. I also appreciated the opportunity to support small business owners, including Ryan's. If I am back in San Francisco I know where to go. Be aware that more than one tour starts at the Dragon Gate and pay attention to make sure you get the right tour guide. I didn't know that, but Ryan was kind enough to check to see if I was in the other group instead of leaving without me. I would highly recommend this tour.
What a wonderful review to read. I especially appreciate what you said about Ryan sharing the history and culture of Chinatown in such a respectful way. That is such an important part of what we want our tours to be—not just tasting great food, but helping people really understand the neighborhood and the people and small businesses that make it special. I’m also glad Ryan noticed the mix-up at the Dragon Gate and made sure you ended up with the right group! With several tours meeting there, it can definitely get confusing. And I loved hearing that this was your first food tour and that the amount and variety of food turned out to be just right. From that first sesame ball to the egg tart at the end, it sounds like Ryan gave you exactly the Chinatown experience we hope our guests will have. Thank you for choosing to spend part of your time in San Francisco with us, and especially for supporting a small local business. We’d love to have you join us again the next time you’re in the city!
Tour was great. We especially liked the stop at the tea shop!
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! I'm so glad you had a great time exploring Chinatown with us. The tea tasting is one of my favorite stops too—it's such a fun way to experience a tradition that's been part of the neighborhood for generations. We really appreciate your kind words and hope we'll have the chance to welcome you back for another tour the next time you're in San Francisco!
Just finished an incredible Chinatown food tour in San Francisco with our guide, Brian, and it was one of the highlights of the trip! Great food, fascinating history, and hidden spots we never would have found on our own. Brian’s knowledge and personality made the experience even better. If you’re visiting San Francisco, I highly recommend adding this to your itinerary!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! I'm so happy to hear that your tour with Brian was one of the highlights of your trip to San Francisco. Brian has a real talent for bringing Chinatown's history, culture, and food to life, and he'll be thrilled to hear that his knowledge and personality made such an impression. I also love that you discovered some of the neighborhood's hidden gems—that's exactly what we hope every guest experiences. Thanks again for joining us and for recommending the tour. We really appreciate it, and we hope we'll have the chance to welcome you back the next time you're in San Francisco!
Don’t miss. It was perfect, fun, and informative. Nothing touristy about it..:I used to live in SF and loved my city even more after this. My two English friends though it was “brilliant.”
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! Hearing that someone who used to live in San Francisco came away loving the city even more really means a lot to us. That's exactly what we hope to do—help people see a different side of Chinatown beyond the usual tourist experience. We're also happy to hear your English friends thought it was "brilliant!" We hope the memories of exploring the neighborhood together stay with all of you for a long time. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you back in San Francisco on another tour someday!
Brian was amazing and knew so many great places to eat as well as fun history facts. Definitely recommend!
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time with Brian. He has a real passion for San Francisco's history and loves introducing guests to some of the neighborhood's hidden culinary gems, so it's wonderful to know that came through on your tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope we'll have the chance to welcome you back for another adventure the next time you're in San Francisco!
