Chinatown Dim Sum & Tea Food Tour
Taste dim sum, tea, pastries, and Chinatown history on a guided food walk
Duration
3 hours
Includes
Full meal, soft drinks, guided tour
Highlights
Explore San Francisco's Chinatown through its food, alleyways, and immigrant history. Sample dim sum, bubble tea, pastries, duck, and Chinese tea as you visit local stops.
- Discover Chinatown's alleyways and stories of its past
- Visit the first fortune cookie factory in the world
- Taste a heritage bakery snack and Cantonese-style duck
- Learn about Chinese tea during a 30-minute tasting
- See Portsmouth Square Park and a church that survived the 1906 earthquake
Itinerary
Dim Sum Feast: We dive fork-first into the heart of Chinatown with a dim sum feast that’s oh-so-delish! As we munch and crunch, we’ll chat about the exciting tales of America’s eldest Chinatown, setting the perfect tone for our Chinatown 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. Here we uncover tales of the notorious gambling block, sailors, 10-cent haircuts, and dreams of a new world, adding layers to our culinary exploration.
Local Pastries: The adventure intensifies as we visit a heritage bakery for a Chinese snack. We marvel at a church that stood tall during the 1906 earthquake and step into the park that heralded the Gold Rush era, essential stops on our Chinatown food tour.
Beijing Tastes: Weather check! If it’s sunny, we picnic in the park; if not, we cozy up in a local eatery. Either way, we brace ourselves for Peking duck or pork rolls. Prepare to have those taste buds dancing!
Tea Traditions: As we wind down, it’s tea time, but with a twist! At a nostalgic tea shop, we sip, slurp, and learn. This is where we delve into why tea isn’t just a drink in Chinese culture—it’s a whole mood. And who knows? We might just make friends with a Chinatown local.
Whether a seasoned traveler or a curious local, this tour promises a deep dive into the vibrant soul of Chinatown. Secure a spot now and experience the authentic flavors and tales of our Chinatown food tour.
What's Included
- Full meal
- Soft drinks
- Guided tour
Important details
- Ages 7+ only
- Sign a liability waiver on your phone if you are over 18
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. With at least 1 week's notice, you may reschedule once, subject to availability. Same-day switches are not available. Tours run rain or shine.
FAQs
Yes. Tell the team in advance if there are specific items you don’t eat. Some items are pre-ordered, so they need a heads-up, and your guide will confirm your preferences either the day before or the day of the food tour.
If you’re running behind, notify the team. You forfeit your ticket if they don’t hear from you within 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.
Yes. Participants over 18 must sign a liability release waiver on arrival using their phone.
Meeting details
Outside House of Dim Sum, 735 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
