Audio Tour Chinatown San Francisco
from $10.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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…
Itinerary
- 1Dragon's Gate
The largest, oldest and most influential Chinese barium in the world.
- 2Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
Learn about the history of this historic Catholic church in San Francisco
- 3Gold Mountain Monastery
At this intersection you will see a little bit about the history of the Buddhist monastery that will be up in the corner
- 4Bruce Lee mural
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
- 5Hop Sing Tong Building
These buildings are the most important and historic in San Francisco Chinese and you will see why.
- 6Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
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.
- 7Jack Kerouac Alley
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
- 8Language of the Birds
Take in everything you knew about the Chinese Quarter, its history and culture and contemplate the entrance to the Italian Quarter.
What's included
- use of the audio guide system
Good to know
- 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
