Sydney Chinatown Culinary Secrets Tour

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

This tour has a strong focus on uncovering Sydney’s long connection with China, and the contributions Chinese-Australians have made to the community. You’ll learn more in 2.5 hours about Australia’s Chinese community than you could possibly imagine, and “pub trivia” style games will keep it interactive and fun.

At the end of the tour, you’ll get a souvenir to take home, plus a great map and guide to Chinatown, covering all the best restaurants and what to order.

Meeting Point

17 Hay St

17 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

We meet outside Paddy's Markets, directly across from the southern end of Dixon St mall. If you're looking across the light rail tracks and you can see Emperor's Garden restaurant, Covent Garden hotel and the Chinatown red gates, you're in the right spot.

What's included:

• Photos shared after the tour
• A guide to Chinatown’s best restaurants

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Paddy's Market

9-13 Hay Street, Market City Shopping Centre, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

We start the tour outside Paddy's Markets, an important institution that heralded the beginnings of Sydney's Chinatown.

15 minutes

Chinatown

Sydney, New South Wales

Walk through Dixon Street, the heart of Sydney's Chinatown and the largest Chinatown in the Southern Hemisphere. You'll hear stories of how the area has developed over the decades, and continues to change. Be introduced to several important Chinese-Australians and their contributions to Chinatown, Sydney and Australia. Sample delicious regional street foods from several different restaurants on and near Dixon Street.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Darling Harbour

, , Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

We pause outside the Chinese Garden of Friendship and tell you about the history of this lesser-known attraction. Over 30 years old, the Chinese Garden of Friendship is modelled on a Southern Chinese style scholars garden, and a beautiful spot for respite in the middle of the city. We don't enter the garden, although you can visit it after the tour and take your time exploring.

Pass by without stopping

Darling Square

35 Tumbalong Boulevard, Haymarket, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

Explore Darling Square, one of Sydney's newest precincts full of restaurants, cafes and things to see.

15 minutes