San Francisco's Chinatown: Tea and Dim Sum Food Tour

3 hours

Max 10 people

San Francisco, USA

About this activity

Join us on our Chinatown food tour, where you’ll discover the birthplace of the fortune cookie, indulge in an array of dim sum and tea, and delve into the rich history of Chinese immigrants. Our tasty 3-hour Chinatown food adventure takes us to the heart of Chinatown, where you will meet locals and witness firsthand the hustle and bustle of the oldest Chinatown in the country.

Highlights

Eat a dim sum feast, full meal included
See the back alleyways of Chinatown
Visit the famous fortune cookie factory
Experience a traditional tea Tasting
Try local Peking duck

Full description

Dim Sum Feast: We dive fork-first into the heart of Chinatown with a dim sum feast! As we munch, we’ll chat about the exciting tales of America’s eldest Chinatown, setting the perfect tone for our food tour. Bring an appetite and curiosity! Fortune’s Origins: Next, we journey to the magical world of the fortune cookie factory. Let’s sample a cookie (or five) and see if our fortune predicts a food coma! Bubble Tea & Alleyways: After refreshing ourselves with the town’s freshest bubble tea, we delve deep into Chinatown’s storied alleyways. We uncover tales of the notorious gambling block, sailors, 10-cent haircuts, and dreams of a new world. Local Pastries: The adventure continues at a heritage bakery for a Chinese snack. We visit a resilient church and a park tied to the Gold Rush. Beijing Tastes: We savor Peking duck at a beloved local eatery, embracing bold flavors and crispy perfection. Tea Traditions: Finally, we sip, slurp, and learn at a nostalgic tea shop—where tea is a whole mood!

Included / Excluded

3 hour guided tour
5 tastings (Full Meal)
Knowledgeable Tour Guide
Soft Drinks

Gratuities
Transportation
Alcoholic drinks

Meeting point

Start Location

735 Jackson St, 735 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

735 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Meet outside House of Dim Sum restaurant.

Important information

Know before you book

Most of our tours are wheelchair accessible
Children under seven years old not permitted on public tours
Contact us with other food restrictions

Know before you go

Please consider wearing comfortable walking shoes
We ask all adults to scan and sign a waiver before your tour
This tour can be vegan or gluten free, but you must tell us ahead of time.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

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