Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour – Sydney Lunar Festival – Haymarket, Sydney | 4 April 2025 – 29 March 2026

Location: 108 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Dates: Fridays and Sundays, 11:30am to 2pm
Friday 4 April 2025 to Sunday 29 March 2026
Wednesday 29 January from 6:30pm to 9pm
Wednesday 5 February from 6:30pm to 9pm
Wednesday 12 February from 6:30pm to 9pm

Cost: Adult: $75, Child: $65 – Book tickets

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this award-winning 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.

Discover Sydney’s Chinatown: A Food & Culture Walking Tour

Sydney’s Chinatown is packed with hidden gems and incredible eats—and on this award-winning experience, you’ll uncover and taste the very best of it.

This guided walking tour takes you through some of Chinatown’s most loved eateries, sampling a delicious range of street food and snacks along the way. With a minimum of four food tastings included, you’ll enjoy bite-sized dishes inspired by different regions of China, designed to be eaten as you explore. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary requirements are warmly welcomed—just let us know in advance.

More than just a food tour, this experience dives deep into Sydney’s long-standing connection with China and the rich contributions Chinese-Australians have made to the city’s culture. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll uncover fascinating stories, historical insights, and surprising facts, brought to life through fun and interactive “pub trivia”-style games.

At the end of the tour, you’ll receive our personally curated Chinatown restaurant guide, filled with insider tips on where to eat and exactly what to order.

Award-winning experience:
Local Sauce Tours has been recognised with Gold at the NSW Tourism Awards for Cultural Tourism in 2022 and 2023, and Silver in 2024. We’re also proudly ranked #1 on TripAdvisor for Tours & Activities in Sydney, out of more than 800 tourism businesses.

This tour is perfect for locals and visitors alike—whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, with family, or in a small group. With a maximum of 12 guests, the atmosphere is friendly, social, and relaxed. The tour is suitable for all ages, with stories best enjoyed by children aged 8 and above.

What’s included

• 2.5-hour guided walking tour
• 4 to 5 food stops with all tastings included
• Insider map and guide to Chinatown’s best restaurants
• Group photos to capture the experience

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