San Francisco Chinatown Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour
3 hours
Group 1+
English
3 hours
What you'll do
Embark on a culinary expedition in Chinatown, where the origins of the fortune cookie come to life, a myriad of dim sum and tea await your palate, and the stories of Chinese immigrants unfold. This delectable 3-hour experience introduces you to the local community and immerses you in the energetic pulse of the nation's most historic Chinatown. HIGHLIGHTS: + Full meal provided + Intimate group settings + Explore the hidden alleyways of Chinatown + Immerse in tales from the Gold Rush era + Enjoy premium bubble tea + Savor a time-honored pastry from a local bakery + Step inside the fortune cookie factory + Relish a grand dim sum spread + Delve deep into the world of Chinese tea (30-min) + Sample authentic Cantonese-style duck + Welcoming kids 8+; please inquire about younger This journey offers a profound immersion into Chinatown's lively essence for both the well-traveled and the inquisitive locals. Book your experience today!
Itinerary
- 1We 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!
- 2
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!
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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.
- 4
The adventure intensifies as we visit a heritage bakery for a Chinese snack. The location is subject to change, but we always have a pastry!
- 5
We marvel at a church that stood standing after the 1906 earthquake.
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If it’s sunny, we picnic in the park; if not, we cozy up in a local restaurant nearby. Either way, we taste local Cantonese flavor.
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At a nostalgic tea shop, we sip, slurp, and learn in this 30-minute tea tasting. Here we delve into the magical benefits of tea.
What's Included
Local guide
Afternoon tea
Lunch
Snacks
Beverages
All activities
Food tasting
What's not included
Drinks
Notes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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