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Chinatown Tour: Fortune Cookies and Dim Sum
4.8
163 Ratings
San Francisco
Embark on a culinary expedition in San Francisco Chinatown, where you’ll savor dim sum, explore hidden alleyways, visit a fortune cookie factory, and delve into the world of Chinese tea. Book now!
Embark on a culinary expedition in San Francisco Chinatown, where you’ll savor dim sum, explore hidden alleyways, visit a fortune cookie factory, and delve into the world of Chinese tea. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chinatown - Embark on a delightful journey into the heart of Chinatown with a delectable Dim Sum feast! As the group enjoys the delicious bites, engaging stories about America’s oldest Chinatown will be shared, setting the perfect mood for the food tour. Come with a hearty appetite and a sense of wonder!
- Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co - The…
- Chinatown - Embark on a delightful journey into the heart of Chinatown with a delectable Dim Sum feast! As the group enjoys the delicious bites, engaging stories about America’s oldest Chinatown will be shared, setting the perfect mood for the food tour. Come with a hearty appetite and a sense of wonder!
- Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co - The next stop is the enchanting world of the fortune cookie factory. Sample a cookie (or maybe five) and see if the fortune predicts a delightful food adventure!
- Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea - After enjoying the town’s freshest bubble tea, the group will explore Chinatown’s historic alleyways. Discover tales of the infamous gambling block, sailors, 10-cent haircuts, and dreams of a new world, enriching the culinary journey.
- AA Bakery & Cafe - The adventure continues with a visit to a traditional bakery for a Chinese snack. The location may vary, but a pastry is always on the menu!
- Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral - Admire a church that remained standing after the 1906 earthquake.
- Portsmouth Square - If the weather is sunny, enjoy a picnic in the park; if not, relax in a nearby local restaurant. Either way, savor the local Cantonese flavors.
- Vital Tea Leaf - At a charming tea shop, enjoy a 30-minute tea tasting session. Sip, slurp, and learn about the magical benefits of tea.
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Elegant afternoon tea
- Delicious lunch included
- Assorted snacks provided
- Refreshing beverages available
- All activities arranged
- Gourmet food tasting experience
- Expert local guide
- Elegant afternoon tea
- Delicious lunch included
- Assorted snacks provided
- Refreshing beverages available
- All activities arranged
- Gourmet food tasting experience
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a gastronomic journey in Chinatown, where you’ll discover the history of the fortune cookie, taste a variety of dim sum and tea, and delve into the narratives of Chinese immigrants. This palatable 3-hour exploration connects you to the local community and engulfs you in the vibrant heartbeat of America’s most historic Chinatown.
**KEY…
Embark on a gastronomic journey in Chinatown, where you’ll discover the history of the fortune cookie, taste a variety of dim sum and tea, and delve into the narratives of Chinese immigrants. This palatable 3-hour exploration connects you to the local community and engulfs you in the vibrant heartbeat of America’s most historic Chinatown.
KEY POINTS:
- Full dining experience included
- Small group environments
- Discover the secret pathways of Chinatown
- Dive into stories from the Gold Rush times
- Sip on premium quality bubble tea
- Relish a traditional pastry from a neighborhood bakery
- Take a look inside the fortune cookie manufacturing facility
- Indulge in an extensive dim sum feast
- Immerse yourself in the Chinese tea culture (30-min)
- Taste genuine Cantonese roasted duck
- Open to kids above 8 years; inquiries for younger kids welcomed
This adventure presents a deep connection to Chinatown’s bustling character for both the experienced traveler and the eager residents. Secure your spot on this experience today!
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not recommended for limited mobility
Location
House of Dim Sum
Jackson Street
Meet your guide outside and look for the Stretchy Pants logo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(163 Ratings)
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Beverlycy2024ue
Mar 31, 2026
Living history & great food - I had my sister and her wife in town, and my adult children visiting too, so a food tour sounded like a fun option for us! I’d been to Chinatown many times but never understood it like this, or tried so many unique dishes in one day. Our guide Marcy made the trip fun and kept things moving at a good pace - I especially liked her visual storytelling style. Take this tour even if you have been coming to Chinatown your whole life. :-)
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Discover26905047691
Mar 27, 2026
Great tour - Excellent food tour and a bonus history lesson. Our tour guide did a wonderful job ! Highly recommend
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Alexandra_b
Mar 22, 2026
Great way to experience... - Great way to experience Chinatown, especially if a little overwhelmed with the choice of places to try! Had a great variety of food, Jacob was a great guide, food was incredible!
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Abby1800
Mar 21, 2026
Food & History!!! - Great Experience!
Robin was knowledgeable, careful with us on an unusually hot day, and explained so many San Francisco Chinatown "secrets" . It was a foodie & a history tour.
Would do again on our next visit.
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Jonathan
Mar 20, 2026
Awesome tour! - Amazing food tour with a touch of history. So much more food than I was expecting. Absolutely the best way to experience Chinatown for an incredibly reasonable price. Robin was our guide and she is awesome!
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Daytrip52663353214
Feb 25, 2026
Grateful for a new lens on a beautiful neighborhood! - I’d been to Chinatown - but now I feel like I really see it and have a new appreciation. We ate some delicious and very plentiful Dim Sum to start and learned about its Silk Road roots, and then saw the fortune cookie factory, had the best fruit tea of my life, learned all about the history of the neighborhood before and after the 1906 Earthquake, and saw where the famous tong wars happened. My favorite part was climbing up to a Taoist temple - I was glad that they told us how to be respectful there. After some duck, epic green beans, and noodles, the tea and dessert was a great way to round it out.
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I627vxevas
Feb 20, 2026
The Best Day I've Spent in San Francisco - I had the most amazing time ever! It was the best way to start the year. I had delicious food, walked, laughed too much, and spent the best day with friends and our tour guide. Life really doesn't get better than that! One of the highlights of this year for sure. Our tour guide's name was Ginger in case anyone wanted to know.
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Rebeccam523
Feb 15, 2026
Lots of new foods and tea. - Dale was a great guide. Learned many new things and finished feeling full of food and tea. An enjoyable tour on a rainy day. Well done.
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Jacob
Dec 29, 2025
Great food tour in Chinatown - Fantastic time today in Chinatown with Stretchy Pants. Four delicious food stops, and some great history. We learned about the first Chinese immigrants and ate great Cantonese food.
Our guide Jacob introduced us to a lot of the shop owners and we got to hear about their lives. The highlight was the tea tasting at the end. Learning about all the different teas and meeting the owner who runs many restaurants in Chinatown.
Highly recommend.
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Joshualo3680nv
Feb 23, 2026
Overpriced & under delivered - This is not a reflection on our tour guide, He was great!
Advertised as multi-stop including fortune cookie factory and 30 minute tea tasting.
The fortune cookie tour is free to the public, this would be okay if we got special access or jump the line. We did not. The line was long so we just looked in as we walked by, never went inside or even tried a fortune cookie. Advertised as "Let's sample a cookie (or five)"
The tea tasting is also free to the public. We showed up and the store was not expecting us, they were doing an ongoing tasting and did not have seats for us. We tried 4 teas. Thought this would be a personal and educational experience, but was a rushed public sales event.
Overall very disappointed and not worth the cost.
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