Chinatown’s Culture and Cuisine Neighborhood Food Tour

John F Fitzgerald Surface Rd, Boston, MA, USA

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore Boston’s vibrant and culturally rich Chinatown—and taste a number of popular neighborhood dishes—on this immersive walking tour. With a maximum group size of just 10 people, you’re ensured a personal way of exploring. Meet your guide prior to lunchtime, and set off on foot. Over the next few hours, you’ll learn all about Boston Chinatown’s history and culture, will visit several local eateries, and will sample dishes that reflect traditional Chinese cuisine as well as modern fusion bites.

Get up close and personal with Chinatown on this intimate Boston tour
A small-group tour makes for a relaxed and personal way to explore
Sample dishes that reflect the area’s hybrid Chinese-American heritage
Learn all about Chinatown’s culture and history from your guide

What To Expect

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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!

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Included/Excluded

3 hour guided walking tour of Chinatown
All food tastings from local eateries
Tastings include Chinese, Chinese-American and Modern Asian cuisine
Food, Facts and Fun!
All Fees and Taxes

Gratuity for your tour guide is not included in your ticket price. If you have a great time and wish to consider, gratuities are graciously accepted at the conclusion of the tour.
Parking: Meters in Boston have a 2-hour limit per block, which is not enough time to cover the full length of the tour. We recommend arriving via public transportation when possible, or parking in a lot. The starting point is close to both the Chinatown T stop on the Orange Line and South Station on the Red Line. There are also many open air and covered lots within walking distance of the meeting location.

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

John F Fitzgerald Surface Rd, Boston, MA, USA

from 115 $