Hosted by: Chicago Chinatown Visitor Center
Supported by: Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, US-China Restaurant Alliance, Chicago Water Taxi
Best Chinatown Food and Walking Tour in town! All of the restaurants and shops we pick for you are our member businesses of Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce with guaranteed food quality and hospitality! You get the most of your money and time!
Trip Overview
The Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour is a 3-hour immersive culinary and cultural experience designed to highlight the unique tastes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Chicago’s Chinatown. This comprehensive tour combines a curated food-tasting journey with an exploration of iconic landmarks, making it the most enriching and flavorful Chinatown experience available in such a short duration.
Group Size: Minimum 2 participants, Maximum 15 per group
Language: English guides (Bilingual Guides speaking English & Mandarin or Cantonese available)
Perfect for:
First-time visitors, food lovers, cultural explorers, families, and anyone who wants to experience the real taste of Chinatown in just 3 hours. The tour covers approximately 1.2 miles on foot at a relaxed pace.
What’s Included / Trip Highlights
Participants will:
- Sample authentic regional Chinese cuisines at 4 restaurants, 1 bakery, 1 dessert shop, and 1 Chinese herbal tea store.
- Explore Chinatown’s most notable cultural and historical landmarks.
- Learn stories behind each cuisine, restaurant, and historical site from knowledgeable bilingual guides.
- Receive exclusive discounts and souvenir gifts from participating businesses and the Visitor Center.
Tasting Locations:
- Phoenix Restaurant – Traditional Hong Kong-style dim sum
- Xi’an Cuisine – Northwest-style Chinese burger (Roujiamo)
- Xiao Longkan Hotpot –Authentic Chinese hot-pot!
- Chiu Quon Bakery – Chinatown’s oldest bakery, Portuguese egg tart tasting
- Lao Sze Chuan – Iconic spicy Sichuan dishes, one of the best Chinese Restaurants in the country
- Tea’mo – Modern Chinese-style Organic Milk Tea and Desert of Choice
- Chinese Herbals and Tea Shop – Learn about traditional herbs and sample varieties of Chinese Loof leave teas
Cultural & Historical Sites Visited
- Chinatown Gate
- Pui Tak Center
- Chinatown Mural Wall
- Nine Dragon Wall
- Zodiac Animal Statues
- Chinese-American Museum of Chicago
Trip Route & Flow
Starting Point: Chicago Chinatown Visitor Center – 2153 S Wentworth Ave
Stops Include:
- Phoenix Restaurant (Dim Sum)
- Xi’an Cuisine (Roujiamo)
- Chinatown Gate
- Pui Tak Center
- Chinese-American Museum
- Xiao Long Kan hotpot
- Nine Dragon Wall
- Chinatown Mural Wall
- Zodiac Statues
- Chinese Herbals & Tea Shop
- Lao Sze Chuan
- Tea’mo Milk Tea
- Ending Point: Chinatown Square Zodiac Statues
Suggested guide gratuity： $10-15 per person (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Additional Benefits
- Discounts on future workshops, events, and cultural programs hosted by the Chinatown Visitor Center and Chinatown Chamber of Commerce every month
- Coupons for dining and shopping at participating Chinatown Chamber member businesses
- Discounted tickets for Chicago Water Taxi and Wendella Boat architecture tours
- A complimentary Chinatown souvenir as a memento
Confirmation
- Confirmation will be directly sent to your contact information provided
- For any dietary restrictions, please add a when making reservations, and send an email to info@52chinatown.com. We’ll reconfirm with you about your inquiry.
- Our partner restaurants and shops 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. Please book with cautions if you have such specific needs.
- Wheelchair and Stroller accessible. Service animals allowed
- Our program runs rain or shine as planned. Please dress appropriately