Chinatown Food Tour
Overview
Experience the authentic flavors of Chinatown on a 3-hour guided food tour curated by Chicago Tribune Good Eating Award winner Z.J. Tong. As you explore the neighborhood with a local guide, you'll sample regional Chinese specialties, discover the stories behind each dish, and gain a deeper understanding of Chinatown's rich culture and history. Tea and ice water are included throughout the tour.
- Sample authentic regional Chinese dishes at local favorite eateries.
- Explore Chinatown with knowledgeable guides connected to the community.
- Learn the cultural traditions and stories behind every tasting.
- Enjoy an award-winning culinary experience curated by Z.J. Tong.
What's Included
- Meals
- A stop at a BBQ Shop to taste the fresh off the oven BBQ pork
- Talk on Chinatown and Chinese culture along the way
- Dessert with Matcha Crepe Cake at a hidden dessert shop
- Appetizer at a Cantonese Dim Sum Restaurant
- Entree with famous Peking Duck and multiple dishes
- A visit to an Asian candy store where even Kit Kat has 10+ flavors you don't find anywhere else.
- Meal, Tea and Ice Water are included.
- Gratuity to the guide is not included and encouraged
Meeting Location
2217 South Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2161 South China Place
Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please let us know if there is any strict dietary restriction. Depending on the special requirement, we may or may not be able to accommodate.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Casual outfit is recommended.
- Please wear comfortable shoes. The walking distance is about 5-6 short blocks for an hour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Meals.
- A stop at a BBQ Shop to taste the fresh off the oven BBQ pork.
- Talk on Chinatown and Chinese culture along the way.
- Dessert with Matcha Crepe Cake at a hidden dessert shop.
- Appetizer at a Cantonese Dim Sum Restaurant.
- Entree with famous Peking Duck and multiple dishes.
- A visit to an Asian candy store where even Kit Kat has 10+ flavors you don't find anywhere else.
- Meal, Tea and Ice Water are included.
- Gratuity to the guide is not included and encouraged.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chinatown Food Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please let us know if there is any strict dietary restriction. Depending on the special requirement, we may or may not be able to accommodate.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chinatown Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Meals
- A stop at a BBQ Shop to taste the fresh off the oven BBQ pork
- Talk on Chinatown and Chinese culture along the way
- Dessert with Matcha Crepe Cake at a hidden dessert shop
- Appetizer at a Cantonese Dim Sum Restaurant
- Entree with famous Peking Duck and multiple dishes
- A visit to an Asian candy store where even Kit Kat has 10+ flavors you don't find anywhere else.
- Meal, Tea and Ice Water are included.
- Gratuity to the guide is not included and encouraged
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please let us know if there is any strict dietary restriction. Depending on the special requirement, we may or may not be able to accommodate.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Casual outfit is recommended.
- Please wear comfortable shoes. The walking distance is about 5-6 short blocks for an hour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
