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Discover SF’s Chinatown: 3-Hour Tea & Dim Sum Tour with a Full Meal Included

Wed, Jul 01, 2026 07:00 AM - Fri, Jul 31, 2026 15:00 PM

Main Street, San Francisco, California, United States

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Discover SF’s Chinatown: 3-Hour Tea & Dim Sum Tour with a Full Meal Included

Wed, Jul 01, 2026 07:00 AM - Fri, Jul 31, 2026 15:00 PM

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Overview
Step into the heart of Chinatown for a 3-hour gastronomic adventure where history, culture, and flavor come alive. Discover the origins of the fortune cookie, sample a variety of dim sum and tea, and hear the captivating stories of Chinese immigrants who shaped the neighborhood. This intimate experience connects you with the local community and immerses you in the vibrant energy of one of the nation’s most historic Chinatowns.
About this Event

San Francisco Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour

Departure Point:
Meet your guide outside, look for the Stretchy Pants logo.

Return Details:
Tour ends approximately 5 blocks from the starting location.

Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English (human tour guide)

Points of Interest & Highlights:

  • Chinatown Dim Sum Feast: Start fork-first into America’s oldest Chinatown with a delicious dim sum spread while learning the neighborhood’s fascinating history. (20 min)

  • Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co.: Explore the magical world of fortune cookies, sample a few, and see what your fortunes predict! (20 min)

  • Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea: Refresh with bubble tea, then wander Chinatown’s alleyways uncovering tales of gambling blocks, sailors, 10-cent haircuts, and dreams of a new world. (20 min)

  • AA Bakery & Cafe: Visit a heritage bakery for a traditional Chinese pastry snack. (20 min)

  • Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral: Marvel at the church that survived the 1906 earthquake.

  • Portsmouth Square: Picnic in the park if sunny, or cozy up in a nearby restaurant, tasting authentic Cantonese flavors. (20 min)

  • Vital Tea Leaf: End with a 30-minute tea tasting at a nostalgic tea shop, learning about the magic and health benefits of tea.

Additional Information:

  • Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller

  • Vegetarian options available—please advise at booking

  • Public transportation nearby

  • Suitable for all fitness levels

  • Not recommended for limited mobility

Inclusions:

  • Local guide

  • Afternoon tea

  • Food tastings and beverages

  • All listed activities

Exclusions:

  • Drinks not included outside of tastings

Voucher Info:

  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

  • Valid from the time of first use for the selected duration

  • Tour offered through Viator; Groupon is not affiliated with Stretchy Pants LLC

  • Not eligible for promo codes

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