Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour
Description
Known as the “Venice of the East,” Suzhou has over 35km of navigable canals and 60 of China’s most well-preserved gardens. On this walking tour, you’ll walk back in time while exploring Suzhou’s residential old-town, explore its lush gardens and monasteries, and discover what locals eat in the city that’s been the center of wealth and culture for 1,000s of years. You will try far more than a meal’s worth of food and drinks at 5 sit-down restaurants, plus multiple cultural stops along the way.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Signup and advance payment are required
Reviews(34)
Hilary was a fantastic guide. She did very well dealing with our quite large group!!
Thank you for bringing your group out with us in Suzhou. Managing a larger crowd takes some real skill, and Hilary did a great job keeping the tour organized and fun for everyone.
Had a great tour of Suzhou with Hilary. We enjoyed our time trying new foods and stopping at a few cultural spots. Hilary went above and beyond to help ensure we enjoyed our time, especially on a very hot day. If you are visiting Suzhou, I would recommend taking this tour.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Suzhou with Hilary and discovering the local food and culture. We’ll be sure to share your wonderful feedback with Hilary — we’re glad she helped make your experience comfortable and memorable, especially on such a hot day. We hope to welcome you again for another Lost Plate adventure!
The perfect way to start out your Suzhou visit. Hilary was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make our experience memorable.
We're delighted to hear that your Suzhou visit started out so wonderfully and that Hilary made your experience special. Thank you for sharing this!
The tour was great! We went to a lot of places and ate a lot of food we would have never come across on our own. It opens you up to eating at more of the local places instead of all of the Instagram trending ones. All of the food was delicious! Even while walking we stumbled upon things not on the tour and were able to grab a few bonus snacks. Our guide Hilary was amazing. Super patient, super knowledgeable, and very prepared. We were traveling with a baby and she was helpful in navigating the challenges with a stroller and allowing us places to change and feed while on the go. She also explained a lot of history and fun facts.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad the tour gave you the opportunity to discover unique local spots and enjoy delicious food. It’s great to hear that Hilary provided excellent support and insightful information, making the experience enjoyable for everyone. We’re thrilled you had a wonderful time exploring with us!
We had a wonderful morning with Hilary - who was a superstar guide. It was a perfect balance of sightseeing, walking and eating local Suzhou food. We really valued that Hilary was able to gauge our interests and adjust her approach to suit us. It really was a fantastic 1/2 day. Highly recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with Hilary and appreciated her tailored approach. Exploring Suzhou and its local cuisine sounds delightful. Your recommendation is highly appreciated!
The tour was superb! Hillary was very accommodating and really knows where the best spots in town are. She is very kind and answered all our questions. She even showed us the town and gave us some history lessons!
We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Hillary’s efforts! She truly excels in creating memorable experiences and sharing the history of the area. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
We had a great tour with Hillary. She was very knowledgable about the history of Suzhou and brought us to try lots of great local food. Happy with the tour and would highly recommend
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Hillary made your Suzhou tour memorable and that you enjoyed the local food stops. Your recommendation means a lot! 😊
The tour was amazing, and we had a great time with Hilary, our guide! Good value for money with lots of tasty things to try along the way. The portions were a great size, too, and we left feeling very satisfied by the end. A good variety of foods and the walking and learning between stops helped to build up the appetite again. Hilary created a welcoming atmosphere, and her friendly personality helped make us all have a great time. Highly recommend as a way to see unique parts of Suzhou while also trying interesting foods.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour, the delicious food, and Hilary’s warm guidance. It’s great that the mix of walking, learning, and tasting made the day so memorable for you. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re glad you found the portions and variety just right! 😊
This was a brilliant tour 5 excellent local restaurant stops with a good variety of foods and the pleasure of walking around pleasant quiet local streets and alleys and seeing local sites temples and gardens as well. Highly recommend and Hilary our guide did a great job, a good communicator with a sense of humour and interest.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the variety of food and the unique sightseeing. It’s wonderful to hear Hilary made the tour even more engaging with her communication and humor. We hope to see you on another tour! 😊
Hilary really went above and beyond. We had a great time strolling around Suzhou with her and tasting all kinds of food. She is a fantastic guide!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear Hilary made your Suzhou visit special and that you enjoyed the food adventures. 😊 We’ll make sure to let her know!
