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

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

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

4.90

177 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

165

Fantastic food tour
680philipe,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was wonderful and Wind was extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a food tour
Amazing local experience
753berkb,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have an amazing your with Stephen, food we had was amazing. Also lots of information and nice spots that we could never find out ourselves. Thank you!!!
It was an amazing tour...
Daniel C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an amazing tour with Stephen. Definitely enjoyed a wide range of street food and teas and really delicious shops I don’t think I would’ve been able to find on my own or on social medias.
Great experince
dickc495,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stephen did an amazing job! It’s a nice number of stops without feeling overwhelming. Good amount of Hong Kong culinary history and treats.
Great good and a whole lot more!
Karen M,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great afternoon exploring the food, culture and history of Hong Kong. Simeone was the perfect guide who was very knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic. The food was delicious, a good mix of savoury & sweet and of course lots of tea along the way
Hong Kong Street Food Tour
Alonso E,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience with Stephen. Good selection of food and he was very knowledgeable about all things Hong Kong. Would recommend to other travelers.
Nice way to spend 3 hrs walking around Hong Kong
William H,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
I had a nine hour layover in Hong Kong on the way back from Valley so I thought I would go into town rather than sit in the airport for that long. I took the airport express train, which is easy to get on and we’re very cost-effective and fast. This got me within a five minute taxi ride to the start of the tour or I met Alison and the nine other people on the tour. We walk to multiple food sites and eat mostly on a street corner by occasionally and sit down restaurants. The food was very interesting and the price was remarkable. Alice was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable and was a delightful guide. My only disappointment was that the food was presented no specific order so we had dumplings first then herbal tea, then a dessert or two, then some barbecue pork, then some more dessert, and some traditional Chinese tea and finally wonton soup and noodles. It would’ve been a little nicer to have it in some more orderly presentation with a little bit less carbohydrates and dessert. All in all it was a very pleasant way to meet some interesting travelers and take some of the food available in downtown Hong Kong from storefront vendors.
A perfect Tuesday in Hong Kong
Marg F,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful afternoon with Summer. She was entertaining and enthusiastic highlighting the joys of HK through stories and delicious food
Such a good tour!
danitut,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was awesome! Really fun and Stephen was a great host! We ate so much food! Such a big range of options! Come hungry!!
Stellar tour for first-timers and knowledgeable folks alike
rhO6886VR,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wing Man is the best! This tour was everything we could have wanted and more. It started with us being very lost, but the HK Free Tours had so many online tools to help navigate so we made it on time! Our guide was looking for us and made sure to find us! She showed us some wonderful food - everything was completely delicious, and she made sure to take folks' preferences into account and gave us many options of things to try. Everything was accompanied by excellent education, and all the food was accompanied by tips on how to tell for ourselves what restaurants and dishes were the best. It was a great tour for folks who had never tried HK cuisine, but even as someone familiar with some dishes, the quality was incredible and we had chances to try things even I didn't know existed. We learned so much, and met some great people. Wing Man also helped us get oriented in the city, and sent us out after the tour with tips and guidance and new things to try. We left stuffed and happy. Would recommend to anyone!