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A person holding a half-eaten burrito. 1
A snowy urban street with shops, pedestrians, and traffic cones. 2
A plate of fried dumplings with a golden-brown crust. 3
A plastic container filled with dumplings. 4
A statue of Confucius on a pedestal with inscriptions, surrounded by trees and a sidewalk with pedestrians. 5
By Unscripted Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$96 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Sample dumplings and buns from at least four different hole-in-the-wall spots
    • Invite friends and get to visit more dumpling stops
    • Learn all about Chinatown's history and the people who shaped the area
    • Explore with a licensed expert guide and local foodie
    • Small group capped at 10 for a personalised experience

Activity location

    • New York City
    • New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 13 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA | Meet your guide outside Cafe Grumpy at 13 Essex Street.
    • New York, New York, United States

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NYC Chinatown Hidden Gem Dumplings & Buns Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$95.50 x 2 AdultsAU$191.00
Total
Price is AU$191.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Four tastings from hole-in-the-wall dumpling and bun restaurants
  • Inclusions
    Two extra dumpling and bun tastings when more guests book
  • Inclusions
    Historical tour of Chinatown
  • Inclusions
    Stories of the residents and movements that shaped Chinatown
  • Inclusions
    Receive a digital map, full of recommendations from your local foodie guide
  • Inclusions
    Tour led by a local licensed expert foodie guide
  • Inclusions
    Small group capped at 10 for a personalised experience
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

What you can expect

  • Join an expert guide to explore the hole-in-the-wall Chinatown restaurants only locals know about.

    • Indulge with over ten dumplings and buns across at least four different local restaurants you’d never find without a guide, from hidden gem shopfronts to eateries in mostly abandoned malls

    • Want to try more dumplings? Invite friends! The bigger the group, the more dumplings and stops we’ll enjoy

    • All the dumplings and buns highlight different styles of Chinese cuisine, from spicy Sichuanese bites to decadent juicy Fujianese buns to Shanghai-style soup dumplings

    • Delve into Chinatown’s 150-year history, visiting statues highlighting the area immigrant experience

    • Learn about the centrality of labour movements in Chinatown’s development as you walk the streets of notable protests

    • This tour is 70% food, 30% history, great for lovers of both

    • Come hungry — you’ll get more than enough food to fill you up

    • Receive a curated map of local recommendations from your guide after the tour

    • Small group capped at 10 for a personalised experience

Location

Activity location

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    • New York City
    • New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 13 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA | Meet your guide outside Cafe Grumpy at 13 Essex Street.
    • New York, New York, United States