Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour

Overview

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!

City: San Francisco

Thu 12 Jun

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Starting at $99.00

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Thu 12 Jun

Starting at $99.00

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What's Included

Local guide

Afternoon tea

Lunch

Snacks

Beverages

All activities

Food tasting

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Chinatown

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!

Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co

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!

Portsmouth Square

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.

Vital Tea Leaf

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.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (131)

Mickey4Jes

Jun 2019

My sister and I went on Kara's Painted Ladies and sweets walk, which convinced us that we needed to continue the fun and do another tour by her. I'm a vegetarian, so I normally avoid Chinese food in San Francisco, because I'm not really sure whether I can trust that the food is prepared vegetarian. Kara asked ahead of time about dietary restrictions and then had options selected at each stage that I could enjoy. Her planning helped me really enjoy this neighborhood that I rarely visit! Now I know places I can go back to! YAY! I really enjoyed the non-food parts too. I learned so much Chinatown history that I didn’t know about despite living in San Francisco for six years! The temple visit was really special and getting my fortune read was truly an experience and quite charming. I also loved being able to experience my first moon cake and vegetarian dim sum! YUM! My favorite part though was the tea tasting at the end. I lost track of how many teas we actually tasted, but it was quite a few in so many different flavors. This was my most memorable AirBNB Experience yet!

lernak08

Jun 2019

An amazing experience with Kara! The pork rolls were so good and the tea tasting at the end was really cool! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to “wander the streets” but with someone who has all the knowledge to make it a memorable and delicious time in Chinatown