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Chinatown Tour: Fortune Cookies and Dim Sum
4.8
171 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
(171 Ratings)
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Hiltjud
Jun 6, 2026
Dale from Stretchy Pants is the best SF guide - Our guide Dale knows Chinatown well and had lots of interesting stories to tell along the way, but he also knows delicious food which made this tour really enjoyable. We ate absolutely everything and loved every minute of the tour. Highly recommended!
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Mnpember
May 26, 2026
Great food and learned a lot! - Fantastic experience- great food and knowledgeable tour guide.
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Susieinmo
Apr 18, 2026
Worth it! - Very nice! We started with a full Dim Sum lunch, could have ended at that point. Robert was our guide, and a resident of the neighborhood. We visited the Fortune Cookie Factory, a boba tea spot, a restaurant with (our guide’s opinion) the best Peking Duck and most delicious green beans. Finished with an informative tea tea tasting (very educational) and a stop at a bakery where we were served a delicious mango moochi. Highly recommend.
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Z6548bkmichellev
Apr 4, 2026
Great Chinatown tour with stretchy pants - Seven of my friends, where most of us have lived in San Francisco at one time in our life, had so much fun and learned so much about Chinatown! Ginger was an excellent guide and teacher! The meals we had were eclectic and delicious. The dim sum and Peking Duck were standouts. We all had an excellent time and highly recommend this tour.
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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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