Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals - Dim Sum, Wonton & more
Overview
Available languages
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 To Expect
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.
Explore Hong Kong’s dried seafood market and discover prized delicacies like shark fin, bird’s nest and cordyceps. Learn why these treasures became symbols of prosperity and Cantonese culinary tradition.
What‘s Included
Professional local guide
Street Food Tasting
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
Options
Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals - Dim Sum, Wonton & more
Full Day Hong Kong Island
Peak Tram Included
Duration: 5 hours
Food Tour Lunch included
Reviews
230 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stephen is great and is...
Joshua J,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stephen is great and is hilarious too. You will eat good! Food is delicious thank you for the help. I wouldn’t have eaten this without you
Very interesting food tour!
arnoutl2026,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very tasty and a lot of variation. Hody gave interesting explanations about the different kinds of foods. Tour started and stopped on time
Must do!
rgatchal83,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, taking us to places we would have never gone to. The food center and tea shop were a highlight! I highly recommend this tour especially if its your first time in Hong Kong.
Food tour
juanbD1324KW,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Summer was a great host today. She was very friendly and informative at all times. Thank you for the great food!
Excellent food tour
Vincent H,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent food tour with lots of stops for different food both sweat and savoury as well as different teas. Simeone was brilliant, friendly and informative about food and history in Bong Kong. Had a great time. There were about 10 people in our group which I think was an ideal size and nice to chat to other people visiting Hong Kong too. Would deffo recommend.
Great experience
barbsV3737II,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with a wonderful host. I would recommend this tour to anyone. This tour was a great introduction to Hong Kong as we completed it on our first day.
Good Food and Fun
Sabrina M,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great way to see and experience central culture and food. Summer was great! She had lots of great information.
Varied overview/introduction to local food and drink culture
Philip1120,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite not being able to find the meeting point (the tour instructions are primarily aimed at people arriving at the MTR station by train whereas I had been exploring the local area of foot during the morning), overall I enjoyed this 3-hour introduction to HK’s food and drink scene. Our guide Michael was very gracious and patient in contacting me by phone and agreeing a different RV point for me close to the first stop on the itinerary, where I was able to join the group. He guided us with humour and evidenced a good understanding of the local cuisine. I tried many things that I would probably not have done had I not signed up for the tour. However, I was also pleased that Michael recognised the sensitivity surrounding some delicacies like shark’s fin. You get to try to mix of different sweet and savoury dishes, and different types of tea. Unfortunately for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with the tour I felt unwell half way through and left just before the last stop. Had I been feeling 100% I am sure I would have enjoyed the afternoon much more, although this has not resulted in a lower rating for the tour. Maybe next time?!
Lack lustre and lacking in variety.
Imogen D,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Not the best food tour I have been on, one thing that stood out was lack of any water provided, considering it's 3 hours long. Absolutely don't go on the tour if you don't eat fish or seafood or if you are vegetarian as there will be almost nothing for you. I'm not convinced that what we saw was the full spectrum of asian food available - nor were we taught any of the Chinese wordsor phrases for any of the dishes we may want to ask for whilst venturing out on our own. It left me none the wiser as to what to eat or where to go in Hong Kong to try their best food.
Great intro to Hong Kong food options
S489DLronaldf,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For me, I wish the group didn’t have 18 people in it. I’d have been much happier with no more than 12 people and wish the size of the group had been communicated earlier. I would have opted not to go with such a large group. Michael was great at trying to give everyone enough attention but some people capitalized his time more than others. The food choices were very good, tasted great, covered a diverse area with interesting histories. It was just hard to hear sometimes, fit in certain spaces, and follow everything because of the group size.
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