Authentic Old Xi'an Back Alley Food Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This 3-hour non-touristy local food night tour lets you try out more than 15 kinds of authentic Xi’an local food. This tour is not just about food but also about the folk culture, traditional cooking methods and interesting drinking ceremony. Have fun with locals in a lively and colorful cultural area with dozens of workshops. Watch local chefs prepare numerous dishes such as tofu pudding, hand cut round noodles and savory meats. Learn about the local cuisine over unlimited beers and sodas, and enjoy a last local ice cream stop at the end.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Unlimited local drinks
Food tasting (enough for dinner)
Unlimited local beer
English-speaking tour guide service fee
Gratuities
Personal expense
Hotel transfer. Your guide will help you find a taxi or subway back hotel.
What To Expect
This 3-hour non-touristy local food night tour lets you try out more than 15 kinds of authentic Xi’an local food. This tour is not just about food but also about the folk culture, traditional cooking methods and interesting drinking ceremony. Have fun with locals in a lively and colorful cultural area with dozens of workshops. Watch local chefs prepare numerous dishes such as tofu pudding, hand cut round noodles and savory meats. Learn about the local cuisine over unlimited beers and sodas, and enjoy a last local ice cream stop at the end.
Xi'an
This 3-hour non-touristy local food night tour lets you try out more than 15 kinds of authentic Xi’an local food
Options
Food tour
Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby(taxi or subway cost is on your own) and help you find a taxi or subway back.
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Evening well spent!
Victoria S,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00I absolutely loved this food tour. It is more on the expensive side for what you get but it definitely helped having someone show us the way and we also left feeling so full which was great. It was a perfect way to try the local food away from the busy areas. Elith was so lovely to deal with and very knowledgeable. We loved her company. I read the hotel pick up thinking we’d have a ride in organised but didis are very cheap anyway. Would recommend :)
Good time, nice spot, great guide--Elith
alison w,
Sep 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00Had a great time. I frequently join food tours when I am overseas. They are a great way to sample different items. Usually there is a group of people--and this adds to the fun. This tour I was alone with the Guide, Elith. Nevertheless, I had a great time. Elith is very personable and smart. I had a nice evening and learned a lot.
Fantastic Food Tour
Patrick G,
Aug 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00What a great tour! We went through Xi’an’s local spots and tried the various dishes the city is known for. Takes you off the touristic areas to give you a taste of what people from the city eat day to day. Our guide, Rosa, was a pleasure and super helpful in helping me practice my Chinese! Come hungry - you’re going to get to try all the goodies that this city offers
Chinese Bun Heaven in Xi'an
Rachel M,
Jun 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00We went on this food tour a couple of weeks ago. We had Elith as our food guild and she was excellent. She took us to some really local places when we tried some amazing food. We had Chinese BBQ and these amazing soup bun things which tasted out of this world. she also took us to a local street food market which we loved so much we went back to later in out visit. Thank you Elith for the amazing tour.
Amazing food and culture experience!
Robert M,
Nov 4, 2023
- Viator
5.00I had a wonderful time with Cindy. She showed me some very beautiful areas that are definitely not touristy areas. She was very knowledgeable of the foods, culture and people. Cindy was very enthusiastic and proud of her food and culture. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to try new foods and learn more about the culture. Thank you Cindy for a great tour.
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