Top Chongqing Street Food Tours

Skip the tourist crowds and dive into Chongqing’s authentic soul with this exclusive 3–4 hour experience! Choose from 2 flexible departures: 2:00 PM - daytime mountain city stroll or 6:00 PM - chase the neon-lit night food scene. Indulge in 15+ iconic local snacks handpicked by our guides—with plenty more options to explore. Highlights include spicy Chongqing noodles, tangy hot and sour noodles, chewy brown sugar glutinous rice balls etc, you can consult your guide to tailor flavors to your preference. Wander through off-the-beaten-path historic spots that showcase the city’s profound heritage, from time-honored lanes to hidden cultural landmarks frequented by locals. Our professional English-speaking guides enhance your journey by navigating the city and sharing insights into local food and customs. We offer convenient guide meeting points and optional round-trip transportation for a totally hassle-free adventure blending authentic food tasting with immersive cultural exploration.

Chongqing is a city with unique topography and profound history. As the wartime capital during World War II, a famous river port city in China, the "Bridge Museum" of the world, and a rare large-scale mountainous metropolis, it possesses too many charms worth savoring in detail! In my view, the true charm of this city lies in its warm and authentic local lifestyle, the layered stone stairways and pathways, the bold and spicy street food, and the unique blend of old and new architecture. I hope to take my guests on a Citywalk — deep into the city’s fabric, to truly experience local life as it is. Let's explore beyond the tourist map and wander like true locals. During our trip, we’ll visit an old traditional teahouse to take a break, where we’ll do the hands-on traditional crafts. In this fast-paced and restless society, let’s weave moments of tranquility with our own hands and pay tribute to the wisdom of the ancients through this creative experience.

Our walking tour takes you on a journey through the winding corridors and busy pedestrian streets of the mountain city! Beginning with a one of a kind view, trek through time with the narrating of our local guides. Try several local dishes, snacks (a few for those more adventurous), and finish with flavorful local dishes! The tour includes all you can drink, which includes alcoholic beverages for those who would like to wet their whistle. This tour will immerse travelers into the city of Chongqing through it's spicy, mouthwatering food and winding alleys allowing you to feel right-at-home.

Chongqing is known for its bold, numbing, and spicy cuisine—a testament to locals' optimism and creativity during tough times. Using wisdom passed down, they turned simple ingredients into food suited to the region's climate and agriculture. We'll take you beyond tourist zones to eat like a local. As a local who’s born and raised in Chongqing, I really wanna show you the real taste and real deal of this city. This tour is for travelers who: 1. Have a short stopover and want a one-day local food experience without the planning hassle; 2. Love diverse foods, are curious about daily life, and want to engage with locals; 3. Want to leave tourist areas to see real neighborhoods, daily life, and true prices. The following allergens may be unavoidable: gluten, soy, peanuts and various nuts, smoked and pickled products, animal fats, pork, and lactose. Please order accordingly or inform your guide. Alternative options are available for those following a halal diet.

Too hot in Chongqing? This one-day tour is made for summer. Start at Lao Jun Cave on cool Nanshan Mountain, explore the ancient temple and enjoy the breeze. Then head to Laolong Cave, where you row a boat yourself through an underground river. It's refreshing and fun. End the day at Xiahaoli, a revitalized old street on the hillside. Grab a coffee, take in the river view, and soak up the local vibe. All the coolness and adventure you need in one day. This trip is recommended by a local who was born and raised in Chongqing. You'll get to explore hidden gems and experience a very local, very off-the-beaten-path side of the city. It's perfect for travelers who want to escape the tourist crowds and create unique memories, but don't want to spend hours on the highway.

I am an authentic Chongqing native, living in Chongqing for more than 20 years. If you want to experience a truly different Chongqing, you are the best choice for me! You can learn and experience the enthusiasm, humor and tolerance of Chongqing people here, and experience the local humanities, food and beautiful scenery of Chongqing. At the same time, I can perceive the beauty of this diverse world through communication with you, and let us feel the different culture and world together...

The quintessential Yangtze River itinerary! See the spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges, with excursions and optional tours to spots of historic and cultural interest, a scenic Yangtze tributary, evening performance, and the monumental Three Gorges Dam project.