Chinatown Tours
Experience Chinatown with guided tours
from Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute
90-min Walking Tour
Explore Chicago Chinatown's rich history and culture with the "ORIGINAL" Chinatown Walking Tour since 2001, and winner of 10Best History Tour by USA Today.
Chinatown Food Tour
Eat your way through Chinatown with this immersive and delicious 3-hour culinary journey curated by Chicago Tribune Good Eating Award winner Z.J. Tong.
Private group Tour
Book a private group tour with us. It's perfect for corporate team building, social events, senior outings and family gatherings. Multiple tour guides available for large groups.
Student Field Trips
Take the Chinatown History and Culture Tour. Try some authentic Chinese food. Join a special Chinese arts and cultural workshop. Contact us for our special K-12 students group rate.
Chinese Cultural Workshops
Discover Chinese tradition and culture through
fun, interactive and hands-on experiences
fun, interactive and hands-on experiences
Dumpling Making
Experience Chinese tradition in family style with this hands-on experience making dumplings by your own hands. Great fun for all ages!
Kite/Fan/Umbrealla Coloring
China invented kites in ancient time. Hear the stories and create your own design on blank silk kites and fly it afterwards.
Paper cutting
Experience the wonder you can create with simply a piece of paper and a pair of scissors.
Martial Arts Exercises
Unleash your inner warrior. Learn the basics of Chinese martial arts with a master.
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Great Experience – Chinatown Walking Tour
We brought our middle school students on a tour with the Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute, and it was fantastic! We had John as our tour guide, and he gave a great tour. He was very engaging with our students. Lunch and craft were great too! Would absolutely recommend. – Juliet S
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Fantastic – Chinatown Food Tour
I wanted an authentic tour of Chinatown after having lived in this city for 6 years, but felt intimidated to try and go explore this section of the city on my own. The tour was a fantastic introduction to Chinese food and also included important landmarks, history, and the Buddhist Temple…… I learned SO much; I would recommend this to anyone interested in Chinatown, their food, or just wanting a good experience of a Chicago neighborhood. You cannot go wrong (and you will not be hungry after!). – Jennifer G
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