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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
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Definitely the way to go! |
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Sun, Sep 24, 06 10:00 AM |
hmoffat |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
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I was travelling alone in the city and had planned to just wander through Chinatown on my own but thought I'd give the Wok Wiz tour a try. I am very glad I did!! My guide, Hank Quock, was great! I had read other (negative) reviews about a Wok Wiz tour guide (possibly him?) who talked about himself/his family history a lot but I think it really added to my visit to see Chinatown through the lens of someone who had generations of connections with it. On our tour, we visited the fortune cookie shop, a tea company (where we were treated to a brief history of tea and a tasting - very cool & delicious), a temple, and plenty of streetside stops (with historic tidbits) before heading to a delicious, filling meal at a local restaurant. The Autumn Moon Festival was in full swing during our tour and we saw lion dancers and visited some booths. Hank seemed to know everyone (people would stop us in the street just to say hello to him); it felt like I was a part of the party and not just a visitor. I definitely recommend the tour if you are looking to experience Chinatown in a more personal way. |
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Wonderful Tour of Chinatown! |
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Sat, Sep 23, 06 10:00 AM |
Scullyy |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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The Wok Wiz tour was great. We got to see so many aspects of Chinatown that we would have never found on our own. Our guide was Hank and he was fabulous. The Buddhist temple was beautiful. And lunch, quite simply, was the best Chinese I've had in years. Hank was even nice enough to take us to the Tea Shop after lunch, even though the tour was over (we had missed it earlier due to time). All, in all, a great tour. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the shop, as it can be tricky to find, especially if you are walking from a cable car stop. |
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Enjoyable Overview of Chinatown |
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Thu, Sep 21, 06 10:00 AM |
tomkerr |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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This was an excellent opportunity to see and learn about San Francisco's Chinatown. Our informative guide offered an insider's view of past and present life and culture of Chinatown.
A bit of hard walking and uphill climbing, but worth it for those who are able.
The eating consisted of a sample of tea, fortune cookie and pig's tongue, plus a good, but less than spectacular, lunch.
All in all, a great tour, worth the price, that I would recommend to others. |
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Been there several times but now learned about it |
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Thu, Sep 14, 06 10:00 AM |
lindaptravel |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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We so seldom take tours of what is in our own back yard. I've walked Chinatown many times over the years, but taking a tour and hearing all the stories and history gave me an understanding and insight to the area I'd never had before. Commentary was witty and personal which was a nice touch.
The stop at the tea shop and lunch complemented the excursion and all provided a wonderful insight to a world beyond what the casual tourist sees. |
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Great intro to Chinese Culture and History |
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Thu, Sep 14, 06 10:00 AM |
RGilchrist |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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Our tour guide, Chuck, did a marvelous job of telling us about how Chinese came to San Francisco and Chinese culture. He included his own experiences and had a delightful way of sharing. The meal at the end of the tour was excellent. |
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Great Fun - And new insights |
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Mon, Sep 11, 06 10:00 AM |
ESingleton |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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I used to live near San Francisco, and thought I knew China Town. But that was just the main streets. The side alleys and colorful sites we visited were a revelation. Besides being very knowledgable, our guide, Chuck, was a hoot ! |
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Good Experience |
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Mon, Sep 11, 06 10:00 AM |
chrisbudge |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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Good tour, enthusiastic and knowledgable guide Chuck
Spoilt only by the tour being overbooked - 18 - 8 would have been better.
Group too large and when stopping at a shop would block sidewalk
Would have been great without this problem
Plenty of food at the meal
excellent talk from tea shop |
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Excellent Overview of Chinatown |
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Fri, Sep 8, 06 10:00 AM |
cmackey01 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an insider's view of San Francisco's Chinatown. Our tour guide, Bernice, was enthusiastic, funny, and very gregarious. She took us through alleyways and into shops not usually frequently by tourists. She also took a very personal approach to the tour, providing a personal insight into her family's history in Chinatown. The tour concluded with an excellent dim sum lunch at a Chinatown restaurant. Bravo! |
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Fantastic Experience! |
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Sun, Sep 3, 06 10:00 AM |
BrandrB |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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The WokWiz Daily Tour of Chinatown was both a fantastic experience and an incredible bargain. The tour leader, Dorothy Quock, did a superb job showing us around a place that's influenced her - and that she's influenced - throughout her entire life. Every aspect of the walking tour - from listening to the clicking of maj jong tiles while traversing a narrow alleyway to watching elder Chinese men play a traditional game of Elephant Chess in Portsmouth Square - made for a memorable experience. And the eight-course lunch at the tour's conclusion was exceptional - far exceeding my expectations for a tour lunch. The ambiance of the restaurant, food portions (no one left hungry) and the quality of the food (especially the dim sum) were great. I highly recommend the WokWiz daily tour and personally hope to participate in another WokWiz tour on my next visit to San Francisco. |
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Chinatown Walking Tour with lunch |
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Sat, Sep 2, 06 10:00 AM |
dwstull |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
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The walking tour was enjoyable and relaxing. However, the guide talked a little too much about his family. He did inform us about the history of the area, so I did learn some things I did not know. We saw the temple, a fortune cookie factory and a tea shop where you could purchase various teas. We wandered through alleyways and finally stopped for lunch. The lunch was a bit skimpy for the price we paid. I am not certain I would do this tour again. I've had better food on my own in Chinatown.
I felt the this company was overrated. |
