Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

Overview

Few neighborhoods in America combine such delicious cuisine with such fascinating history as Chicago’s Chinatown. Join Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest running city bicycle tour company, whose walking tours have been recognized nationally by National Geographic, USA Today, and Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, for an afternoon of interesting beats and scrumptious eats through Chinatown. On this 2.5-hour walking tour, you’ll see the bustling Chinatown Square, then get to sampling some of the richest cuisine around, including Cantonese dim sum and tea, Portuguese-Chinese bakery treats, Szechuan chicken, and Mongolian hot pot, all the while learning about the history of how these foods and cultures arrived in Chicago. This is a totally unique culinary tour experience, and not to be missed! Add a VIP Drink option for alcoholic and ethnic drink pairings at several stops!

City: Chicago

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $79.99

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Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Local guide

(with purchase of VIP upgrade)

Dinner

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email to [email protected] after booking to confirm they can accommodate
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Chicago Chinatown

Highlights of your tour include: Wentworth Avenue, the main artery of Chicago’s Chinatown district, and home to some of the most popular shopping and dining in the area. Cantonese cuisine comes from the southeastern region of Guangdong, formerly known as Canton. The Cantonese were some of the first Chinese to emigrate to the United States and their influence is seen in most American Chinese restaurants today. Dim sum is a traditional Cantonese appetizer, served in small bite-sized portions in steamer baskets. When paired with tea, dim sum makes for a complete Chinese brunch. Chinese tea, the other component of a dim sum brunch, is world-famous. China has been growing tea leaves for centuries and has a rich tradition of refined tea flavors. Portuguese-Chinese bakery treats come from the Portuguese Macau territory of China, and combine traditional and colonial flavors. Xi’an cuisine comes from the northwestern city of Xi’an, one of China’s ancient dynastic capitals. It is rare in the United States, a special delicacy in Chicago’s Chinatown. Lao Sze Chuan is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in the United States, opened by celebrity chef Tony Hu, who is lovingly regarded as the unofficial mayor of Chicago’s Chinatown. Sichuan chicken is made with famous Sichuan chili peppers, which are popular in dishes from every region of China. Chinatown Square is a two-story outdoor mall in the center of Chicago’s Chinatown, packed with popular shopping and dining. Mongolian hot pot centers on a large cauldron of broth placed in the center of the table. Once the broth comes to a boil guests dip thinly sliced meats and vegetables in the broth then pair with dipping sauce for a truly unique culinary experience.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (119)

754merit

Dec 2022

We had a wonderful time on the Chinatown food and culture tour with Jeff "Chicago Gandalf" as our guide! Dim sum at a Michelin star restaurant to kick it off, followed by culinary delights from Szechuan, Shaanxi, Portuguese, and Cantonese influences! It was just us two and Jeff, and he made it such a lovely night for us. Jeff was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and welcoming. We ordered the boba tea on Jeff's recommendation (not included in our tour) and it was fantastic too. He took us through New and Old Chinatown and even corrected my Chinese astrological year. Tiger to fellow tiger, I appreciated that. We were so full of history, culture, and food by the end of the 3 hours. A great experience! Note - if you are not a spicy fan, you will be fine! Mild level spice, with the option to add more if you want.

Elizabeth_C

Dec 2022

There was quite a bit of delicious food. Janine, the tour guide, was quite knowledgeable. I loved going to places I would never find on my own.

scrulox

Nov 2022

Jeff was knowledgeable and passionate about Chinatown and Chinese history. We tasted so much great food from the Chinese culture and listened to lots of amazing stories. I also really enjoyed Jeff's company. He was very friendly, knowledgable, and humorous all the way!