Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals - Dim Sum, Wonton & more

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

No dietary accommodations. Focus: authentic local experiences.

1. Historic Chinese Quarter

Sheung Wan: Historic heart where Hong Kong began. Walk dried seafood hubs like Wing Lok Street (shark fin, bird’s nest trade). Learn how these alleys shipped laborers globally, fueling the city’s rise from 19th-century opium hub to financial center.

2. Authentic Local Eats

Where locals truly eat:

• Cha Chaan Tengs: "Silk-stocking" milk tea & French toast

• Noodle masters: Shrimp wontons in flounder broth

• Dim Sum spots: Bamboo-steamed har gow’s evolution

• Herbal tea stalls: "24 Flavors" at 1950s social hubs

3. Taste History Directly

At 7-8 stops:

✓ Eat 10+ dishes: BBQ pork, egg tarts, egg waffles

✓ See imperial ingredients: HKD$200K/catty cordyceps

✓ Debunk myths: "Silk-stocking tea" secrets

✓ Connect food-history: How scarcity birthed Cha Chaan Teng

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not suitable for vegetarian

Halal food will not be provided

A moderate amount of walking is involved

This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional local guide

Street Food Tasting

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Carve your name in 2,200-year-old Small Seal Script at Mr. Ng’s shop—creator of Hong Kong’s banknote art—and stamp it like ancient emperors.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Savor har gow dumplings steamed in bamboo baskets—discover how imperial-era dim sum evolved from Silk Road fuel to today's bustling MTR snack culture.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Full Day Hong Kong Island

Peak Tram Included
Duration: 5 hours
Food Tour Lunch included