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Super expérience
It was super great, thank to Chris for this great tour
Operator response
A great Chengdu evening with you! Chris was part of such a super experience for you.
Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $73 / person
- Location
- Chengdu, China
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 500 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Lost Plate
- Meeting point
- Yushuang Road Subway Station, Exit C, Street Level.Subway (recommended)Take Line 4 to Yushuang Road, follow signs to Exit C. Your guide will meet you outside.Taxi玉双路地铁站C口 (Allow extra time during rush hour.)
Description
This is not another walking tour. These small group tours whisk you off the beaten path by private tuktuk and offer unlimited beer and soda while you and your English speaking guide watch the city pass by. You will eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own. After 3-4 hours, you will finish at local bar to try some rice wine or beer with the locals!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 6:30 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $73
- Child (ages 4–15)
- $58
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Chengdu
There are a million reasons Chengdu is an international food destination. It’s a UNESCO city of gastronomy. It’s the most popular Chinese cuisine in China. It has the highest per-capita ratio of restaurants in all of China. And at the same time, visitors know very little about food in Chengdu. Travel by tuktuk and encounter spots you could never find on your own for a mix of street food, sit-down restaurants, and family-run joints: Chengdu Street Crepes: This classic local street food comes in one of 4 flavor profiles: sweet, salty, spicy, and strange at a street-stall-turned-shop. Sichuan-style Wontons: Learn why locals call them “Chaoshou,” at a family restaurant where they’re made to order. All the Noodles: Originally served on the street by men who carried the ingredients around on bamboo poles, Dandan noodles are possibly the OG hawker dish. Classic Sichuan Dishes: Sample local delicacies like Mapo Tofu (there’s plenty of not-so-spicy dishes here too).
Chengdu
End the night trying house-made plum wine in a 70s-80s themed bar that captures a unique turning point in China’s history. The bar is a 10 minute walk to the nearest subway station.
What's included
Included
Local English-speaking guide
All food at 4+ sit-down, safe to eat restaurants
Tuktuk transportation
Small group tour (2-12 people)
Vegetarian friendly (with advance notice)
Unlimited local beer, soda, and bottled water
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
500 reviews
How it compares in Chengdu
- No. 2 by number of reviews among 778 tours in Chengdu
- Starting price $73 is 43% below the typical $127 for tours of similar length in Chengdu
Excurgo comparison of 778 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Signup and advance payment are required
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats take?
Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats cost?
Prices start at $73 per person for this Chengdu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 6:30 PM.
How much does Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats cost for children?
Children aged 4–15 pay from $58, adults from $73.
Can I cancel Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Yushuang Road Subway Station, Exit C, Street Level. Subway (recommended): Take Line 4 to Yushuang Road, follow signs to Exit C. Your guide will meet you outside. Taxi: 玉双路地铁站C口 (Allow extra time during rush hour.). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 500 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lost Plate.
Reviews(500)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Great food tour of Chengdu - thanks Chris!
A great way to experience Sichuan food, including for veggies! Chris was a friendly and informative guide, and the tuktuk drivers were also friendly! Lots of different foods to try, and you end at a really cool bar too! Definitely wouldn’t find most of the great spots on your own!
Operator response
What a fun Chengdu evening you had! Chris being friendly and informative clearly made the night easy to enjoy, and ending at that cool bar was a great finish for you.
N
Awesome local Chengdu food
The local food introduced were really nice and I greatly enjoyed the local snacks that were introduced. The Hawthorne win was very nice when we went to the local bar as well. The food were too much for my tour group to handle.
Operator response
You had a full Chengdu evening! The local snacks and that Hawthorne win at the bar stood out for you, even if the group ended up with more food than you could handle.
P
Great evening food tour with vegetarian options
Great food tour that gave a flavour of local cuisine with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. As a vegetarian I was finding China quite difficult to find places to eat, so decided to go on this food tour that offers veggie options, and I got a nice range of dishes to try. It was a nice evening with a group going to restaurants that I wouldn’t have otherwise found.
Operator response
A nice Chengdu evening with a group like that can make all the difference! You got a good range of veggie dishes to try, especially when you’d been finding it tricky to eat well as a vegetarian in China.
4
Excellent food tour
Fabulous tour works highly recommend. Airis our guide was fantastic and went out of her way to make sure we had a wonderful time. The tuk tuk drivers were excellent and very skilled in navigating the Chengdu traffic. Food was just delicious.
Operator response
Iris made your Chengdu evening feel extra smooth and fun! We loved reading that you felt well looked after, and that the food was just delicious for you.
J
Great Tour with Fiona
This was a very good, and filling, food tour. We had 5 different stops and traveled by Tuktuk. The tuktuks were a little cramped with 4 per vehicle but got us around effectively. Plenty of high quality food with the last stop being plum wine in a bar. We had 10 participants on our tour. Everyone was very friendly. Our guide, Fiona, spoke very good English and did a great job of explaining the food plus local culture. She was very energetic and personable. Highly recommended.
Operator response
Thanks for taking the time to tell us about your experience! Glad Fiona and the food both stood out for you.
S
A fun night with Heaton!
Explored some fab local spots with Heaton last night - who was a wealth of knowledge and lots do fun. Loved getting around in the tuk tuk! Great range of spots, particularly loved the dumplings! Highly recommend.
Operator response
Chengdu at night with the tuk tuk is a pretty fun way to see the city, and that made your evening stand out. We’re especially glad the dumplings and Heaton’s knowledge were part of what you enjoyed!
J
Great array of genuine cuisine
Delicious food, really knowledgeable guide. Thank you Claire!
Operator response
What a tasty evening you had! Claire’s knowledge and that delicious food clearly made your Chengdu night memorable.
P
MUST try food tour
Chris was an absolute legend, he was so friendly, such a good chat and was so informative. This was my first food tour and not something I would normally consider but Chris completely changed my mind. The food was amazing, the tour was lots of fun and this was a highlight of my trip. We got some souvenirs, unlimited drinks and further reccomendations for our trip. This tour is a MUST if in chengdu!
Operator response
What a great first food tour you had in Chengdu! It’s lovely to hear that Chris’s friendly, informative chat made such a difference for you, and that the food and extra recommendations were part of your trip highlight.
J
Fantastic!
Fiona was an awesome guide! We had a great time with her on the food tour and ate lots of delicious food. There was 1 small hiccup with some raucous drunk locals but it was all good in the end. Certainly not enough to spoil what was an excellent experience however!
Operator response
Fiona being awesome clearly made your Chengdu evening stand out! We’re really glad the tour still felt excellent for you, and that the food and the night with her left such a strong impression.
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