Boston Chinatown Food Tour: From Dumplings to Dim Sum

4.9 (25 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Join us for a walking culinary and cultural adventure in Boston’s Chinatown! Never been to Chinatown? Curious about how to navigate this neighborhood and find the best of both traditional and modern day eats? Join us and we’ll show you!

During this tasty stroll, you can expect to:

Stroll the neighborhood streets, visit sites and learn about Chinatown’s past and present
Visit beloved local restaurants and enjoy both traditional Chinese and Chinese-American tastings
Discover how Chinese-American cuisine evolved and led to Boston-specific dishes

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Bites of Boston Food Tours

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 3 hour guided walking tour of Chinatown
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: All food tastings from local eateries

Not included

Not included: Gratuity
Not included: Parking. We using public transportation or parking in a lot.

Itinerary

Chinatown

2 h 30 min

At Bites of Boston Food Tours, we believe local food is best enjoyed when served in the context of your local surroundings. Boston’s Chinatown is a small yet historically and culturally significant neighborhood in the city. Brimming with delicious food tastings and fascinating stories, our Chinatown Culture and Cuisine Tour is one you don’t want to miss! We'll share the history of the development of Boston's Chinatown, as well as discuss the evolution of Chinese food in America and aspects of the cuisine that developed specific to the Boston area.

Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to try traditional Chinese food specialties, Chinese-American dishes, and modern twists on traditional cuisine from 2nd generation Chef Owners in the neighborhood. We'll share the fascinating stories behind the people, the places and the food that make Boston's Chinatown the vibrant and tasty gem it of a neighborhood it is today!

We look forward to seeing you in Chinatown!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet your guide right at the street level entrance to China Pearl Restaurant.

The starting point is close to both the Chinatown T stop on the Orange Line and South Station on the Red Line.

End point

Please meet your guide right at the street level entrance to China Pearl Restaurant.

The starting point is close to both the Chinatown T stop on the Orange Line and South Station on the Red Line.

Using your ticket

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

Due to the specific nature of the dishes served as part of this experience, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies on this tour with the exception of:

No Alcohol (under 21, pregnant, preference)

**PLEASE NOTE:** All food and drink tastings are coordinated ahead of time for our arrival at each local eatery. **We are unable to make any changes on the fly on the day of the tour**, so please contact us no later than 24 hours prior to your tour to

Phone: 617-702-2483

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation.

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

Tours run rain or shine - we have fun in all types of weather so please come prepared for the forecast!
We will be outdoors and / or on foot for most of the tour, so please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
Not all tastings include beverages, so we recommend that all guests bring along a bottle of water to enjoy throughout the tour.
In the case of predicted rain, please bring an umbrella.
This tour is not recommended for participants under the age of 12. This tour is not appropriate to attend with infants or toddlers and strollers are not permitted on any of out tours.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours run rain or shine - we have fun in all types of weather, so please come prepared for the forecast!
This experience is not recommended for participants under 12 years of age
This experience is not appropriate to attend with toddler or infants and strollers are not permitted on any of our tours
All participants must have a ticket and advance ticket purchase is required.