Embark on a flavorful adventure through one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant neighborhoods on the Best Tastes of Chinatown Food Tour. This guided experience celebrates the city’s diverse Asian culinary traditions, featuring authentic bites from beloved local spots. Guests sample everything from savory dumplings and crispy Chinese hamburgers to tender Peking duck and Szechuan specialties, finishing with taro bubble tea and a sweet bun to take home.

Between tastings, explore bustling markets, colorful shops, and cultural landmarks that bring Chinatown’s story to life. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this walking tour blends delicious food with authentic insight into Philadelphia’s thriving Chinatown community—making it a perfect mix of flavor, culture, and discovery.

Tour Route *Subject to Change*

Stop 1

Chinese hamburger

Stop 2

Peking duck and dumplings

Stop 3

Szechuan

Stop 4

Taro bubble tea and a sweet bun take-home treat

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All age groups are welcome
• Physical limitations: Must be able to comfortably walk for approximately 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
• Individuals with disabilities: Routes are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed
• Dietary restrictions: Food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours, tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the experience
• What’s included: Curated food tastings at 4 different stops
• Who will be present: A local guide will lead the tour along with up to 10 participants in total
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket or reservation
• Photo/ video: Guests are encouraged to take their own photos during the experience
• Specific rules to follow: Guests must follow the guide’s instructions during the walking tour

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
• Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes in advance of the scheduled start time
• Parking: Public parking is likely available close to the tour meeting location
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
• What to bring: A reusable water bottle, a charged phone for photos, valid ID if consuming alcohol
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restroom breaks are available during the tour stops

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Food tastings may change slightly depending on seasonality and local availability
• Alcohol may only be enjoyed by participants 21+

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.