Chinatown food tour group posing in a Sydney laneway
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Chinatown Street Food and Stories Tour

from A$70
Sydney
All Ages (8+)
Free Cancellation (24 hours prior)

Eat your way through Sydney's Chinatown on a 2.5 hour walk with a local guide. Starting beside Paddy's Markets, you'll taste 4 or 5 regional Chinese street foods, hear the stories of the Chinese Australians who helped shape the city, and finish with a guide to Chinatown's best restaurants.

Quick read before you book.

  • Taste street food from different regions of China
  • Hear how Sydney's Chinatown grew and who built it
  • Play pub trivia style games between stops
  • Start at the Chinatown gates on Dixon Street
  • Come hungry: most guests finish comfortably full

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Food tastings lean on variety over volume, so don't skip lunch, and the included drinks don't cover spirits.

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Included in this tour.

  • 2.5 hour guided walking tour
  • 4 or 5 regional Chinese street foods
  • Photos shared after the tour
  • Map and guide to Chinatown's best restaurants

Commonly asked questions.

You meet on the Hay Street side of Paddy's Markets, directly across from the Chinatown gates at the southern end of Dixon Street. For more to do around the city, browse our Sydney tours and experiences.

You'll taste 4 or 5 regional Chinese street foods, each a decent sized snack. Most guests finish comfortably full, so come hungry.

Yes, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets are all welcome. The one combination that's hard to cater for is vegetarian or vegan plus gluten free, so let the team know your requirements when you book.

The stories suit children aged 8 and over, and the route is pram friendly. Infants join free and children have their own ticket price. Travelling with older kids? Our guide to Sydney with teens has more ideas.

Yes. The route is flat with no stairs or inclines, covers about 1.25 km with roughly 30 minutes of walking, and is accessible for guests with vision impairments.

You can cancel for free or change your date (subject to availability) up to 24 hours before the tour. Cancellations within 24 hours, late arrivals and no shows are non refundable.

Yes, tours run rain or shine. They're only called off if conditions become dangerous, which is extremely rare, so bring an umbrella if showers are forecast.

More about this tour.

Plenty of people eat in Chinatown. Far fewer know how it got here, or what makes one region's street food different from the next. This 2.5 hour walk pairs 4 or 5 regional Chinese street foods with the stories behind Sydney's long connection to China, so every bite comes with some context.You meet on the Hay Street side of Paddy's Markets, right across from the Chinatown gates at the southern end of Dixon Street. Your guide starts with how Chinatown grew, then leads you through the neighbourhood to local favourites for snacks made to be eaten on the move. Between stops you'll hear about the contributions Chinese Australians have made to the city, with a few pub trivia style games to keep everyone guessing.The route is flat and step free, about 1.25 km with roughly 30 minutes of actual walking, so it suits wheelchairs, prams and an easy pace. Groups top out at 12. You finish with photos from the tour and a guide to Chinatown's best restaurants, handy for dinner plans later in your stay.Hungry for more of the city's backstory? The small group history and culture walking tour fills in the rest, or save an evening for the Newtown small bar and street art crawl. Explore the tour, then check availability for your dates.

Additional info.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets can be catered for, but not vegetarian or vegan combined with gluten free. Let the team know your dietary requirements when you book.Recommended for children aged 8 and over. The route is pram and wheelchair friendly and accessible for guests with vision impairments.Bring a water bottle and comfortable walking shoes, as you'll be on your feet for most of the tour, plus some cash and a card for extra purchases.Tours run rain or shine, and all bookings must be made in advance.