Sydney’s Chinatown Street Food and Stories Walking Tour

4.9
(122 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything!

On this tour you’ll sample a range of street foods and snacks from some of Chinatown’s best restaurants, with a minimum of 4 food samples included. All samples are snacks or street foods that represent different parts of China and are designed to be eaten on the move. Vegetarians, vegans and guests with other dietary requirements are more than welcome – just let us know in advance.

This tour has a strong focus on uncovering Sydney’s long connection with China, and the contributions Chinese-Australians have made to the community. You’ll learn more in 2.5 hours about Australia’s Chinese community than you could possibly imagine, and “pub trivia” style games will keep it interactive and fun.

At the end of the tour, you’ll get a souvenir to take home, plus a great map and guide to Chinatown, covering all the best restaurants and what to order.

What's Included

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4 to 5 Chinese regional street food snacks (route dependant)
A guide to Chinatown’s best restaurants
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet outside Paddy's Markets, directly across from the southern end of Dixon St mall. If you're looking across the light rail tracks and you can see Emperor's Garden restaurant, Covent Garden hotel and the Chinatown red gates, you're in the right spot.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We start the tour outside Paddy's Markets, an important institution that heralded the beginnings of Sydney's Chinatown.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Walk through Dixon Street, the heart of Sydney's Chinatown and the largest Chinatown in the Southern Hemisphere. You'll hear stories of how the area has developed over the decades, and continues to change. Be introduced to several important Chinese-Australians and their contributions to Chinatown, Sydney and Australia. Sample delicious regional street foods from several different restaurants on and near Dixon Street.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We pause outside the Chinese Garden of Friendship and tell you about the history of this lesser-known attraction. Over 30 years old, the Chinese Garden of Friendship is modelled on a Southern Chinese style scholars garden, and a beautiful spot for respite in the middle of the city. We don't enter the garden, although you can visit it after the tour and take your time exploring.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Explore Darling Square, one of Sydney's newest precincts full of restaurants, cafes and things to see.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Local Sauce Tours

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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Street Food Tours
Restaurants
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Likely To Sell Out
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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