A Taste of Manchester’s Chinatown Guided Food Tour

Taste your way through Manchester’s Chinatown on a culinary walking tour combining incredible Chinese food with the stories, people and history behind one of the city’s most fascinating neighbourhoods.

Manchester is home to the UK’s second-largest Chinatown and one of the largest in Europe. On this 3.5 to 4-hour guided food tour, you’ll explore the area across 5 to 6 different stops, discovering its sights, sounds and, most importantly, its food.

With generous tastings adding up to a large meal, you’ll delve into the history of Chinese food and Dim Sum culture while uncovering the story of Chinese cuisine in Britain. Discover how it became such an important part of British food culture and why the dishes, ingredients and dining experiences found in Manchester have changed so dramatically over the past 20 years.

There’s plenty beyond the food, too. As you make your way through Chinatown and the surrounding streets, you’ll hear some of Manchester’s more unexpected stories, from Victorian narcotics and industrial espionage to the nuclear bunker hidden beneath the city.

The exact food stops and starting location are kept secret until booking, adding an extra element of discovery to the experience.

With plenty to eat, fascinating stories to uncover and a different side of Manchester to explore, make sure you arrive hungry.