Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour
Overview
Chicago's Chinatown: Few neighborhoods in America combine such delicious cuisine with fascinating history. Join Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours, whose food tours have ranked Top 10 in America by USA Today & Top 20 in the world by Cool Shore Excursions, for a day of interesting stories and scrumptious eats on this delicious Food Tour in Chinatown. This 3-hour Walking and Chintown Food Tour, you’ll see the bustling Chinatown Square, then get to sampling some of the richest cuisine around; including Cantonese dim sum, Portuguese-Chinese bakery treats, Szechuan style, and even Xi'an cuisine, all while learning about the history of how these foods & culture arrived in Chicago. This is a totally unique culinary tour experience, and not to be missed! Upon arrival to the tour, you can add a VIP Drink option for alcoholic and ethnic drink pairings! Chinatown can be challenging to navigate on your own, so let our expert local guides show you the way & discover 5 of our all-time favorite dishes.
What's Included
- Meals Our Chinatown Food Tour serves dumplings, noodles, regional dishes, bakery treats, and more—five tastings that add up to a full, delicious meal.
- See vibrant murals, ornate architecture, & rich cultural landmarks on our Chicago Chintown Food Tour
- Steamed Cantonese dim sum offers tender dumplings, warm buns, and rich savory fillings.
- Receive insider tips on must-see attractions, activities, and culinary delights for your stay
- Xi’an Regional cuisine: Cumin lamb flatbread layers tender spiced lamb inside warm, crispy bread.
- Enjoy Szechuan cuisine: crispy meats, bold chilies, garlic, and that addictive numbing spice.
- Crisp, flaky Portuguese egg tarts with creamy custard and lightly caramelized tops.
- Led by an English-speaking local guide who shares bold flavors, culture, & Chinatown Food Tour info.
- Alcoholic beverages Upgrade to VIP and enjoy 3-curated drink samples that perfectly complement your Chinatown Food Tour tastings. VIP upgrade available at tour checkin for $19.99/person
- $10-15 per person (or more) suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Meeting Location
2131 South Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2253 South Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616, USA
This is the ending point for your Chicago Food Tour in Chinatown.
What To Expect
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Phoenix Restaurant
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Yummy Yummy Noodles
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Xi'an Cuisine
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chicago Chinatown
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chinatown Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pui Tak Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chicago's Chinatown Gateway
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nine Dragon Wall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Chinatown
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
- 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
- Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for vegan (limited options) or gluten-free (extremely limited options) diets.
- VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival (Ages 21+)
- [BRAND] rated this tour its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
- Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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.
- Meals. Our Chinatown Food Tour serves dumplings, noodles, regional dishes, bakery treats, and more—five tastings that add up to a full, delicious meal.
- See vibrant murals, ornate architecture, & rich cultural landmarks on our Chicago Chintown Food Tour.
- Steamed Cantonese dim sum offers tender dumplings, warm buns, and rich savory fillings.
- Receive insider tips on must-see attractions, activities, and culinary delights for your stay.
- Xi’an Regional cuisine: Cumin lamb flatbread layers tender spiced lamb inside warm, crispy bread.
- Enjoy Szechuan cuisine: crispy meats, bold chilies, garlic, and that addictive numbing spice.
- Crisp, flaky Portuguese egg tarts with creamy custard and lightly caramelized tops.
- Led by an English-speaking local guide who shares bold flavors, culture, & Chinatown Food Tour info.
- Alcoholic beverages. Upgrade to VIP and enjoy 3-curated drink samples that perfectly complement your Chinatown Food Tour tastings. VIP upgrade available at tour checkin for $19.99/person.
- $10-15 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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options 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 Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking 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
- MealsOur Chinatown Food Tour serves dumplings, noodles, regional dishes, bakery treats, and more—five tastings that add up to a full, delicious meal.
- See vibrant murals, ornate architecture, & rich cultural landmarks on our Chicago Chintown Food Tour
- Steamed Cantonese dim sum offers tender dumplings, warm buns, and rich savory fillings.
- Receive insider tips on must-see attractions, activities, and culinary delights for your stay
- Xi’an Regional cuisine: Cumin lamb flatbread layers tender spiced lamb inside warm, crispy bread.
- Enjoy Szechuan cuisine: crispy meats, bold chilies, garlic, and that addictive numbing spice.
- Crisp, flaky Portuguese egg tarts with creamy custard and lightly caramelized tops.
- Led by an English-speaking local guide who shares bold flavors, culture, & Chinatown Food Tour info.
- Alcoholic beveragesUpgrade to VIP and enjoy 3-curated drink samples that perfectly complement your Chinatown Food Tour tastings. VIP upgrade available at tour checkin for $19.99/person
- $10-15 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
- 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
- Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for vegan (limited options) or gluten-free (extremely limited options) diets.
- VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival (Ages 21+)
- TripAdvisor rated this tour its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
- Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
