Philadelphia Chinatown: Food & Heritage Walking Tour

Sample traditional dishes and visit specialty markets

★ 0.0 · 0 ratings2 hr 30 min

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Two plates of food on a wooden table, one with stir-fried meat and vegetables, and the other with colorful stir-fried tofu.

Three sandwiches filled with cooked meat on a white plate, with drinks and people in the background.

A plate of dumplings drizzled with sauce, with a spoon resting on the plate, placed on a wooden table.

A traditional Chinese archway over a busy urban street, surrounded by brick buildings and street signs.

A group of people seated around a restaurant table, one person serving food from a hot pot in the center.

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Duration2 hr 30 min

LocationPhiladelphia

The experience

Sample traditional dishes and visit specialty markets

Take a walking tour through Philadelphia's Chinatown, focusing on food, shops, and cultural aspects. Sample dishes that represent various Asian heritages from local restaurants, including items like Szechuan specialties, dumplings, Peking duck, and boba tea. Visit cultural stores and specialty markets pivotal to the neighborhood. Learn interesting stories about Chinatown's history, development, and ongoing changes. Participate in a chopstick demonstration while discovering the unique character of this location. This tour provides understanding of both traditional and current elements of the community.

What’s included

2.5-hour walking tour
Food tastings
Boba tea
Guide
4 Asian eatery stops
Local shop visits

Not included

Tips

Where to go

Food Tours in Philadelphia

3509-17 North 10th Street

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Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Wear comfortable shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and arrive 10 minutes early. Tours proceed rain or shine. No experience with chopsticks or regional cuisine needed. Vegetarian and pescatarian options available with prior notice.

Before purchase

Participants must be 5+ years old. Gluten-free diets are not accommodated on this tour.

How to use

Enter the Fashion District via the 10th Street entrance near H&M. Meet the guide by the large colorful LOVE sign just inside. Arrive 10 minutes early.

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