A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Vancouver, Canada

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Booked 5+ times last week!

4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· John_S ·

May 2026

Kenson and Bob are great. Kenson took us all around. We learned a ton about Chinese culture, Chinese immigration, their livelihoods in this region, and Chinese foods. Kenson was kind and very knowledgeable. We learned about tea, herbs, and an assortment of delicious foods. We’ve been eating dim sum for many years, and the late lunch we had today was simply excellent. It was a great experience. Highly recommended.

· SHER_S ·

Jul 2026

We had a fantastic day in Chinatown with our very friendly group and excellent guide, Kenson. The food was delicious, the pacing was on point, and the tour while informative, it was always just the right amount of detail. I loved the tea shop and the tea brewing demonstrations. If you’re a foodie, this was a great day out.

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Overview

Spend a morning in Vancouver’s Chinatown with an off-duty chef on this food and cultural walking tour. With the help of your expert learn about Chinatown’s historical landmarks and local cuisine. Drink tea, enter cookware and herbal medicine shops, and visit the tranquil Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. A dim sum lunch is included on this small-group tour.

Relax in the urban oasis of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Taste sweet and savory foods, and enjoy a dim sum lunch
Learn about Chinatown’s history and culture
A small-group tour ensures a more memorable experience

What's Included

Walking tour that includes food samplings, tea, and dim sum lunch

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2, Canada

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.11:00 am

Itinerary

Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
The Tour requires a minimum of 2 persons per booking. If less than the minimum, the Tour will be cancelled
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Please indicate if there are any food allergies / considerations
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Frederic_B

This was an outstanding experience. Bob was knowledgeable and personable. Beside have a great assortment of food , we were exposed to many facets of Chinese culture in Vancouver. One of the best tours I have ever been on. I would recommend it to anyone of any age

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4.9

based on 664 reviews

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Absolutely enjoyed the...

Johnny_M, Aug 2026

Absolutely enjoyed the WOK tour. Our guide immersed us in the history, culture, traditions, and yes the tasted of Vancouver’s Chinatown!! An awesome experience, highly recommend it!!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves!!! Thanks for your comments!!! Bob

Must-Do Cultural Experience!

Diane_J, Aug 2026

This tour has everything - a great guide (Bob), fascinating information on Chinese culture and Chinatown history; tours of traditional garden, herbalist shop, and museums; delicious food samples highlighted by full dim sum; and rounded out with an engaging tea tasting by Daniel at the Chinese Tea Shop

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your review, Diane!! Happy to know you had a good time. You both have a great holiday!!!!! Bob

Great Experience!

Ellen_K, Aug 2026

Bob is an entertaining, thoughtful, and kind gentleman. We very much enjoyed the walking tour and learned a great deal about the community and culture (in addition to eating delicious food). Food itself wasn’t anything unusual but it all tasted good. I recommend it for all visitors!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

So much fun showing you both around Chinatown!!! Thank you for your kind review Cheers Bob

Absolute Highlight of Our Vancouver Trip!

John_B, Aug 2026

This tour perfectly blends rich cultural history with incredible food. Having Chef Bob as our guide made all the difference. He shared deep insights into Chinatown’s heritage while leading us to the absolute best culinary spots in the neighborhood.Every single tasting was phenomenal. We loved the delicious dim sum, flavorful BBQ, and the perfect pairing of pastries and tea. We walked away with full stomachs and a profound appreciation for the area's vibrant history. If you love food and history, request Bob and book this tour!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

John...Thank you for your kind review!!! Glad to know you both enjoyed yourselves on the tour Regards Bob

Take this tour!

Cara_T, Jul 2026

My partner and I loved this tour and we both highly recommend. Great food. Great guide. Great experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your kind words, Cara!! Glad to know you both enjoyed yourselves Cheers Bob

This tour was amazing....

Joan_G, Jul 2026

This tour was amazing. Not only did we discuss Chinese food, we learned about Chinese culture and their history in Canada. You will not leave this tour hungry!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for you review, Joan!!! Happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves. Grateful you chose the Tour Cheers Bob

A well paced lovely day in Chinatown

SHER_S, Jul 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Great to hear you enjoyed yourselves today!!! I will pass this on to Kenson!!! Thanks for your review!! Bob

Great Walk around Chinatown with some Standing as well

Robert_H, Jul 2026

This was a GREAT walking tour and Kenson was AMAZING! He knows so much Chinese history, architecture and the gardens were beautiful. The tour was a good amount of walking, but the only thing to mention is there is a lot of STANDING as well. The BBQ, apple buns, tarts and tea demo all were standing but it was worth it for the delicious food at the end at the Jade Dynasty Restaurant! thank you Kenson and Robert for a GREAT TOUR in Vancouver BC!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your review!!! Happy to know you enjoyed yourselves. Appreciative of your comments!! Regard Bob

Bob Sung is an amazing...

Afshan_U, Jul 2026

Bob Sung is an amazing guide. This was one of the best tours. Great details and amazing lunch tea and desserts.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your kind words, Afshan!! It was enjoyable "Woking" you around Chinatown Bob

Wonderful Combination of History, Culture, and Food

Chelsey_B, Jun 2026

Thomas was our guide & he was a fountain of knowledge! Appreciated getting to see inside of 3 gardens/museums and learning about the history of Chinese immigrants who founded Chinatown. The selection of food was excellent, we should have come to the tour hungrier than we did!! Quality was superb, and finishing the tour at the teahouse to learn about Kung fu tea was awesome. Recommend this tour for anyone wanting to appreciate both Chinese culture and food. Highlight of our visit to Vancouver!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks for your review,Chelsey!!! I will pass this on to Thomas We both are delighted with your enjoyment!! Best regards Bob

Unexpected gem

Cathy_L, Jun 2026

A wok around Chinatown with Chef Bob was a highlight of our trip to Vancouver. It was fascinating history and DELICIOUS with a variety of dishes and desserts served. You will not leave hungry! Chef Bob is passionate about Vancouver, the Chinese culture in Canada and BC and, Chinese cuisine. Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review, Cathy!!! My pleasure to show you around Chinatown !!! Cordially Bob

Great Tour

Carrie_R, Jun 2026

Informative, fun and plenty of food. Tom was an excellent tour guide and knew the area well. I would gladly do another tour with this company.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review, Carrie!!! Glad to hear you enjoyed yourselves Cheers Bob

Don’t miss this tour

MELISSA_K, Jun 2026

This was a wonderful way to learn about Chinese influence and tradition in Vancouver. Bob greeted us at the garden where he introduced himself and then passed it off to our tour guide Thomas. Thomas was excellent. He was informative, funny, and easy to listen to and talk to. The food items were AMAZING and generous. Previous food tours I’ve experienced offered only small portions of items. These were full servings with a complete diim sum experience at the end. The tea tasting was my favorite part of the tour. Although each part was special. The entire tour was four hours which flew by. Truly I could have spent another four hours learning and listening to Thomas. This is a must see if you visit Vancouver.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks for your review, Melissa Great you enjoyed the Tour with Thomas Have a great holiday Bob

Great Combination of Culture and Food

Michael_C, Jun 2026

The tour is the perfect balance of Canadian Chinese culture/history and authentic food. Thomas took us through Chinatown and introduced us to a few museums and multiple tasting experiences, culminating with a meal. The tour was personal and friendly. The owner and our guide were amazing. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review, Michael. I will pass your review on to Thomas. Glad to know you enjoyed yourselves Regards, Bob Sung

Absolutely amazing info...

Tom_D, Jun 2026

Absolutely amazing info about Chinatown from a multi generational Vancouver and Chinatown resident. Highly recommend!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review, Tom!!! Enjoyed showing you both my "Hood". Regards Bob

Thomas was a fantastic...

Ben_H, Jun 2026

Thomas was a fantastic tour guide. We learned more about the history of the area than we initially expected which was a welcome surprise!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks for your review, Ben!!! Happy to hear you both enjoyed yourselves. Appreciate you selecting the Tour Bob

Unique not to be missed food and cultural experience

John_H, Jun 2026

Fantastic cultural immersion in all that is Canadian/Chinese culture. Every minute was interesting and informative and the food was the best . Our guide Kimson made the experience the best of our trip.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review,John!!! Glad to hear you both had a good time. I will forward your review to Kenson Thank you for selecting the Tour Bob

Excellent experience!

Pam_B, Jun 2026

This is a great tour!! There were 7 of us and our guide, Bob. I’d booked this months in advance, so I couldn’t really remember anything except that it was a food tour. It was, but it was much more than that! We started at the beautiful Dr. Sun Yat Sen garden and learned about Chinese philosophy and the history of the Chinese people in Vancouver. Next we headed to a small museum. The exhibits came alive as Bob pointed out family members and told anecdotes about people he knew. Or was related to. We also visited the Storytelling center. It’s a lovely and very well organized museum with compelling exhibits. Then the food. We had savory pork and sweet pork at the Chinese barbecue. Yum! Next, we had an Apple bun made famous in Vancouver. Delicious! Next we visited a Chinese medicine shop and sampled some candied ginger. After that, we had dim sum lunch with long life noodles and lots of dumplings. And we finally ended in a tea shop where we saw a demonstration of tea making and sampled some delicious tea. It was outstanding!!! Great way to learn about Vancouver’s Chinese citizens and their history and to sample the great food.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

HI Pam!!! Thank you for your kind review!! Glad to know you both enjoyed the Tour. Tim...Your participation level was amazing!! Appreciated all your questions. My pleasure to have shown you both around Chinatown!!! Regards Bob

Chinese Historcal and Culinary WOK in Vancouver.

Joe_A, Jun 2026

Thorough overview of Chinese culture and history of the Chinese journey to North America in 1880s. Impact of chinese contribution and struggle for becomung part of Canada past. Easy wslking and great sampling of Chinese food deserts and tea! Food was high quality and volume of food was more tha enough. Even tough we hsd been to China sevrral times there wss much to learn.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hello Joe: Thank you for your review!! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour as much it was our pleasure to show you around Vancouver's Chinatown!! Appreciative of your choosing the Tour Regards Bob

Great 4+ Hours in Chinatown

John_S, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

John: Thank you for your review. Glad to know you had a good time!!! I will pass your review to Kenson Have a good holiday!!! Bob

Very informative walking...

Karen_K, May 2026

Very informative walking tour. The garden becomes "alive" as the history is explained. Highly recommend if you enjoy knowing more about the formation of Vancouver.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your review, Karen!!! My pleasure to show you around Chinatown!!! Appreciative of you selecting the Tour Regards Bob

An eye opening experience!!

Bryan_K, May 2026

This not a review for the Tour because there was a miscommunication and we unable to take part in the tour. This review is for the trip getting to the start location, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, of the Tour. Beware, you will be walking through an area where you will see people in distress. This is what Google has to say about the surrounding area. "Vancouver’s Chinatown is not strictly a "no-go" zone, but it borders the Downtown Eastside (DTES), resulting in a gritty, unpredictable street-level environment. While daytime visits to the shops and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens are generally safe, the area suffers from visible open drug use, homelessness, and street disorder that can feel highly confronting.Crime & Street ConditionsThe Atmosphere: You will frequently encounter public drug consumption and visible mental health crises. Many visitors describe the streets as dirty, with frequent litter and a strong smell of urine.Violent Crime: While violent crime mostly affects street-involved individuals, there have been random assaults and high-profile incidents that keep the community on edge.Property Crime: "Crimes of opportunity" like pickpocketing, theft, and commercial break-ins are common.City Interventions: The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has implemented targeted task forces to crack down on crime and increase police presence in the area.Where to Exercise CautionEast Hastings Street: The northern border of Chinatown bleeds into East Hastings, which is the epicenter of Vancouver's opioid crisis. Avoid walking here, especially after dark." We saw people using drugs, we saw someone collaps on the ground. I would caution anyone while transitting this area. Once we returned to our Hotel, we spoke to the concierge, they informed us that if they had know about our tour, they would have recommended that we not go on the tour. They were very complimentary of Chef Bob. We just wanted to warn anyone about this tour!!!

It's heavy on the culture...

Valerie_H, May 2026

It's heavy on the culture side of things. A bit slow moving though informative. Our host was lovely and knowledgeable. But it wasn't really a true food experience as we've done in the past. Also the areas we walked through were very heavily populated with homeless/drug issues and I would have liked to known that - wouldn't have carried my LV purse. Also 4+ hours was too long and this should be noted in the experience write up.

Response from Host, May 2026

Hello Valerie: Thank you for your review. Sounds like you three were disappointed with the Tour. The purpose of the Tour is to educate & entertain from a Culinary & Cultural perspective. Again, thanks for your feedback Bob

Excellent Wok Around

Michelle_K, May 2026

What an excellent tour. We throughly enjoyed our time with Bob. Wok around Chinatown was one of the best Foodie tours we have ever taken. Great tastings, excellent witty conversation and a delightful way to spend an afternoon. Come hungry!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your review!! Thoroughly enjoyed my time with the three of you. Have a good day tomorrow and a safe trip home Cheers Bob

An Absolute Must Do

Tracy_J, May 2026

What an incredible day. I don’t know what I was expecting, but I was completely wowed by the experience. Thomas was our guide and he wove stories and experiences seemlessly into the telling of the history of Chinese settlers in Vancouver. I learned many things today, but more importantly, I unlearned a few things too. Every food tasting was delicious. The herb store was fascinating and I could have easily spent more time learning about what was there. Dim sum was delicious although I’m going to need a whole lot of practice to master my chop stick game. The shared tea at the end was a real privilege to watch and share in. Start to finish, it was an incredible day I won’t soon forget. I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity. Note: there were a lot of unhoused people on the streets and in the alleys. We felt very safe with Thomas, but it was unsettling. This is the reality of Vancouver.

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Tracy: Thank you for your review!!! Glad to hear you all had a good time with Thomas!!! I will forward your review to him. Grateful & appreciative you chose to take the Tour. Bob

Broad & detailed, verbal...

Gwendolen_S, Apr 2026

Broad & detailed, verbal & on site information about Chinese culture & it's origin & current status in Canada & Vancouver. Short walks interspersed with breaks & lots of varied & delicious food stops. Bob is a excellent & knowledgeable guide with a significant & impressive Chinese/Canadian family ancestry.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your kind words! Great to hear that both of you enjoyed yourselves!!! Have a good balance of your stay Regards Bob

Awesome experience! Bob...

Daniel_G, Apr 2026

Awesome experience! Bob is far more than an experienced tour guide. His connections to the community take this tour to a whole other level. Not only can he explain the historical context behind an old black and white photo in the museum but then he pointed out his uncle and the personal context associated with it. This happened through out the tour. He seemed to know everything and everyone in Chinatown. As far as the food...you will end the tour well fed and very content. A very nice selection of food experiences. I would do this tour again!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Daniel: Thank you for your kind words!! Glad to know you two enjoyed yourselves. Have a fantastic balance of your vacation. Envious of the way you're going to see the rest of Canada!!! Sayonara,y'all. (LOL)

Fun, educational and inspiring way to spend a day in Vancouver

Nicole_H, Apr 2026

We had SUCH a good time with Bob as our tour guide. It ended up being only myself and husband so we felt quite spoiled as the only 2 on the tour. The garden was amazing. And Bob’s knowledge of history and Chinese culture provides so much context. From BBQ to pastries to a dim sum lunch and tea tasting - it’s a beautiful education and celebration of Chinese culture, history and heritage in Canada. Besides the food- you also visit an herbalist shop and several museums.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello Nicole: Thank you for your kind words about the Tour. Glad to know you both enjoyed yourself. Please remember that the Chinese Culture is a Food Culture Regards Bob

Wonderful way to learn about Chinatown and to taste wonderful food !

Craig_B, Mar 2026

Was a wonderful tour of Vancouver Chinatown history and food! Our guide, Kenson, knows the history and is great at sharing it and telling stories. He is also a food expert!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Craig Thank you for your review!!! Glad to hear you four had a good time!!! Bob

Loved it!

Audrey_K, Mar 2026

This tour was amazing! We learned so much about the culture and the food was delicious. Bob is full of information and personal anecdotes. Not to be missed, we'll definitely be telling our friends in Vancouver to take this tour!