What You Will 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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet your guide outside and look for the Stretchy Pants logo.
1
Chinatown
20 minutes
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!
2
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
20 minutes
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!
3
Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
20 minutes
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
AA Bakery & Cafe
20 minutes
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
Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
We marvel at a church that stood standing after the 1906 earthquake.
6
Portsmouth Square
20 minutes
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.
7
Vital Tea Leaf
30 minutes
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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