Learn about Australia's Chinese community while snacking on Chinese street food on a 2.5 hour walking tour of Sydney's Chinatown.
Days
- 2.5 hours
Age
- All ages; best for 8 and over
Group size
- Small group, 4 to 12
Start / finish
- Paddy's Markets, Haymarket / Dixon St, Haymarket
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- On foot, with a local host
Meals
- 4 to 5 street food tastings
Route
Included experiences
- Paddy's Markets — Chinatown's early history
- Chinatown — 4 to 5 regional Chinese street foods
- Dixon St — stories of Chinese-Australians
- Pub trivia-style games
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 16 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the guides for their knowledge of Chinatown's history, food culture and Chinese-Australian heritage, as well as their engaging, friendly and enthusiastic approach to the tour. The most distinctive aspect of the experience is the combination of food stops featuring authentic regional Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine at locally run establishments, paired with the guides' ability to tell stories about the area and its cultural significance in a way that appeals to both visitors and locals. The tour accommodates dietary requirements and makes an effort to include all participants, though some travellers note that the experience is particularly enhanced by guides who balance education with entertainment and ensure everyone feels comfortable throughout the walk.
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Richard was a fantastic guide who knows Chinatown and Chinese food well, and he was very patient with our two kids.
Our private group did the Chinatown street food walk with Justin and trainee Joyce. They knew the food and Asian-Australian history, have deep community links, and took us to authentic places I'd never have found or known what to order at.
We've just finished an excellent walking food tour in Chinatown with great guides and really enjoyed our evening.
The Chinatown food tour was incredible, with rich history, stories behind the places we visited, and great food. Roger was an exceptional, engaging guide.
Our Chinatown walking food tour was amazing thanks to Roger, who knows so much about food, history and cultures across China. Each locally run place reflected a particular province. A great way to explore Chinatown.
When the Newtown tour didn't have enough numbers, they offered to move me to the Chinatown tour and I'm so glad I did. Richard was fun and knowledgeable, the food stops were excellent, and he gave great tips for next time.
