2-Hour Chicago's Chinatown History and Culture Tour
Overview
Discover the heart of Chicago’s Chinatown with your authentic history and culture tours, exclusively offered by the official Chinatown Visitor Center. Led by experienced local guides, your tours dives deep into the neighborhood’s rich heritage, hidden landmarks, and cultural traditions. Unlike generic tours, we bring you behind the scenes with insider stories, community connections, and exclusive access to local favorites. Experience Chinatown through the eyes of those who know it best.
A minimum of 2 participants is required for this experience. If the minimum is not met, the tour may be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.
What's Included
- Souvenir gift from Chicago Chinatown Visitor Center
- Discount for our future tours and workshops
- English Speaking tour guide
- $6-10 per person (or more) suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Meeting Location
2189 South Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2133 South China Place
Chicago, IL 60616, USA
follow your tour guide back to Chinatown square plaza for foods and drinks or enjoy your relaxed time at the Ping Tom Memorial Park where you can also take the Chicago Water Taxi to downtown Michigan Ave.
What To Expect
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Chinatown Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Chinatown
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pui Tak Center (pass by)
Chinese-American Museum of Chicago
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nine Dragon Wall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ping Tom Memorial Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Souvenir gift from Chicago Chinatown Visitor Center.
- Discount for our future tours and workshops.
- English Speaking tour guide.
- $6-10 per person (or more) suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2-Hour Chicago's Chinatown History and Culture Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2-Hour Chicago’s Chinatown History and Culture Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Souvenir gift from Chicago Chinatown Visitor Center
- Discount for our future tours and workshops
- English Speaking tour guide
- $6-10 per person (or more) suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
