Tours

Wok Wiz offers the following fabulous public tours.

1: Wok Wiz Daily Tour

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The Wok Wiz Chinatown tour is offered on a daily basis, offered with or without lunch. Hear fascinating stories about the first Chinese immigrants to arrive in San Francisco during the Gold Rush.

Each of the Wok Wiz tour leaders speak fluent Cantonese, making it a richer experience as you may visit a local herbalist, an art gallery, tea purveyor, Chinese temple, and our own "farmers market" — produce markets. Learn about the beautiful and ornate architecture in this area, and the best places to shop for souvenirs, jewelry, and linens.

Complete the Chinatown stroll with a delicious dim sum luncheon at one of the oldest restaurants in Chinatown. The Wok Wiz tour leaders stay to host lunch, to answer any questions.

  • $50 per person includes a hosted multi-course dim sum lunch;
  • $35 per person, WALK ONLY;
  • Children under 11 years: $35 for walk with lunch;
  • $25 per child under 11, WALK ONLY.

Where we meet: start gathering at 9:45 a.m. in the Hilton Financial District, 750 Kearny St. Come into the lobby, walk pass the Spa and the tour leader meets by the wall map of San Francisco. Please plan to be on time as the tour starts promptly at 10:00 a.m.

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2: I Can’t Believe I Ate My Way
Through Chinatown! Tour

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Put aside three hours for food decadence! This tour is dedicated to those who LOVE TO EAT, want to learn about Chinese food history, are “open minded” to try a variety of foods, and are ready for a rockin' good time. Begin with a traditional Chinese breakfast, bowls of comforting rice congee, "jook" and freshly-made dim sum dumplings. Share tea at the top tea shop in the heart of Chinatown; visit food markets, go "see a man about a duck." It's all about food, cooking, and eating!

Finish the morning off with a fabulous lunch. The tour fills up quickly and is limited to 9 so that we can fill a round table comfortably!

  • $90 per person
  • Hosted by a food-loving Wok Wiz guide.

Where we meet: start gathering at 9:45 a.m. in the Hilton Financial District, 750 Kearny St. Come into the lobby, walk pass the Spa and the tour leader meets by the wall map of San Francisco. Please plan to be on time as the tour starts promptly at 10:00 a.m.

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Reviews of the
Wok Wiz Daily Tour

An outstanding combination experience!
Male, 50-59, Domestic Tourist
Combining Chinese and local history, along with her personal knowledge of every store in Chinatown (Is there anybody she doesn't know?) Shirley delivers a gastronomically and ethnically diverse feast. She provides personal attention to everyone in the tour and manages to include each member in some special individual experience. From delicate, rose flavored tea, to pork rinds still on the suckling pig to chicken feet (if you're good) you have no idea what to expect next. We even went to one restaurant where all Shirley said was, "Sam! Start cooking!" and another adventure had begun. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the "real" Chinatown and wants to get to know the area from the inside out. Other than the ten pounds I probably gained, I can't think of one negative thing about this tour. Come to think of it, I was getting a little thin anyway, so never mind....

Best Tour in San Francisco!!

Female, 50-59
“What a fabulous tour! Shirley Fong-Torres is an absolute delight! By walking through Chinatown and visiting the square, an art shop for a calligraphy lesson, a beautiful Buddist Temple with information on Buddism, a lovely tea shop to learn about tea and proper brewing plus tasting and finally an amazing dim sum lunch.....a perfect day in San Francisco! We went on several tours while on our vacation. Wok Wiz Tour was definitely our favorite.”

Excellent Wok Wiz Tour

Female, 50-59, Domestic Tourist(s)
“Our tour guide, Dorothy, was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. I learned many fascinating tidbits about Chinatown, its history and the Chinese culture. The tour was just the right length (about two hours) and ended with a delicious dim sum lunch.”

Interesting and informative

Male, 60-69, Domestic Tourist(s), Family Without Children
“I saw things and learned things I probably would not have accomplished on my own. I took away more than if I had wandered around Chinatown on my own.”

Chinatown history and culture plus lunch

Male, 50-59, Domestic Tourist(s), Couple on a Date
“We greatly enjoyed our two-hour walk, which provided in-depth information on Chinatown history and culture. The culinary portion was less than we expected, but came in the form of an excellent eight-course dim sum lunch at the end.”

Our favorite tour during our SF stay

Female, 50-59, Combination Family With Children
“Loved the guide. She shared stories of growing up in the area as a 2nd generation Chinese. Tour subject matter was very interesting and the guide was easily able to communicate information to us despite the crowds. (Her voice carried and she faced us when she talked unlike many guides we have had.) The lunch had quite a variety and our kids ate things we didn't think they would touch.”

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