Chinatown Alleyway Tours

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615 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94108

Chinatown Alleyway Tours (CATs) is a non-profit, youth-run program in San Francisco's Chinatown that offers immersive and educational tours through the alleyways of the vibrant community. Led by knowledgeable youth tour guides, these tours provide a unique opportunity to explore the rich history, daily life, and modern-day issues of Chinatown, while also sharing personal stories and highlighting community advocacy efforts.

With a focus on authenticity and community engagement, CATs takes visitors off the main streets and into the hidden alleyways, offering a glimpse into the real Chinatown experience. From exploring a replica of Chinatown through Minecraft to learning about the development shaping the community, these tours provide a comprehensive understanding of the neighborhood's struggles, triumphs, and cultural significance. Whether you're interested in history, fun facts, or simply want to support a local initiative, Chinatown Alleyway Tours is the perfect way to discover the true essence of this iconic San Francisco neighborhood.

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Phillip Z.
10/3/2018

Sure, we've done walking tours before. But we quickly realized that there are parts of San Francisco that we literally never set foot in. Our friends organized a tour here that focused mostly on...

Steven S.
8/31/2024

We highly recommend taking this richly informative tour. Our guides were super friendly and we learned so much about the history, culture, politics, and community as well as some interesting...

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Gert-Jan V.
6/15/2017

Today we walked around the alleways of chinatown guided by Shirley Tsang and Maggie Dong. A great experience and a must for anybody who would like to know more of the history in general and the...

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Angela M.
4/7/2012

I had to go on the Chinatown Alleyway Tour for a class I'm taking at SFSU, and was very impressed. We met at Portsmouth Square, and as I was waiting I enjoyed watching the elderly men up so early...

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Misha T.
4/11/2015

Chinatown Alleyway Tours is both a fantastic project for youth empowerment and civic engagement but also just a great tour of Chinatown. Chinatown, to most people is this weird exotic place...

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