Reviews

Imagine diving below the surface impressions of San Francisco’s Chinatown with someone who grew up there and shares her intimate understanding of its history, secrets and future. We found ourselves inside an operating temple, in several fascinating local shops and a traditional Chines pharmacy. We tasted just-made fortune cookies and relaxed afterward with a delicious meal of dim sum. It was a lesson in cultural diversity and a pleasure.
-Timknopf99

I had the most amazing experience today with Frank and the eating walking tour. I joined the tour last minute only finding out about it 45 minutes before the tour started it. They were so accommodating and let me join. We went to two different restaurants, two different bakeries, markets, tea tasting and a couple other stores. He is so knowledgeable about cooking and food he helped me with my food allergies made sure that everything I knew everything that was in everything I ate he explained how the food was made (even taught me how to make a couple things). And he was fun and funny as well! He grew up in Chinatown and was so full of history and understanding the intricacies of the neighborhood and how the neighborhood has evolved over the years. Not only was it an eating tour, it was also a history lesson. I loved loved loved my tour! And can’t emphasize enough how wonderful Frank was!
-Lisa M.

We had a special time with Lola who was just wonderful. She was very kind and it was not a classic tour with boring facts (as you normally know them) at all. We learned so much about Chinatown and we really enjoyed it. Please consider this tour on your trip to SF!
-Marion

This was a very informative and entertaining tour. Our guide, Gimmy, was fantastic! She added her personal stories which were wonderful to hear. I was travelling solo and she went out of her way to ensure I was included and looked after at the end of the tour. It was the highlight of my trip! Definitely worth the money!
-Ally2425

Yesterday we had the most enjoyable tour of Chinatown with Gimmy. She was so knowledgeable, engaging, and witty. We saw a Buddhist temple, fortune cookie factory, Chinese herbalist shop, nice shops, interesting facades. I really liked that we were not pressured to buy things at tourist shops. Instead, Gimmy showed us shops that specialized in certain things–all very nice shops–so if we wanted, we could come back knowing where the best stores are. Lunch was in a very nice restaurant and was delicious.
-Crystal C.