Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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 Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
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
Gratuities
Options
Evening Tour
Your tour departure time is at 6:30pm
Reviews
435 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good Food, Beer, and Great Vibes
kballenegger,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our evening food tour with Lost Plate was one of the highlights of my trip to Chengdu. Our guide, Iris, was awesome—she knew all the best hidden spots and gave us the real backstory on everything we ate. We zipped through the backstreets in a tuk-tuk and had a ton of spicy Sichuan food. It was the perfect way to spend a night. If you’re heading to Chengdu, definitely book this!
Wonderful Food Tour
599victoriad,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour, we tried a wide variety of different Sichuan foods with our guide Monica providing lots of information about the cuisine, culture and history of the area. I would highly recommend the tour for trying new foods and seeing different parts of the city
Tasty tour with lots of culture
Departure22385031949,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour and especially our guide Carol was great. Lots of tasty food and interesting facts about the local culture. You‘ll definitely not go home hungry.
Beyond the Tourist Trail: Chengdu Food at Its Best
Aachill,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really fantastic experience and a great way to discover Chengdu beyond the usual tourist spots and eat like a local. Monica was an excellent guide— insightful, knowledgeable, and warm. She took us to places she has known since she was young, shared their history, explained the local dishes we were tasting, and offered a truly unique window into Chengdu’s food culture.
Great experience to try local flavors
theREALimtrigirl,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience trying food on this tour in Chengdu with Fiona. As a guide she was friendly, spoke great english, and informative both in local food and China in general. The Tuktuk was a fun experience, we had a brave/bold driver. We always felt safe and well taken care of. The places we stopped were local, authentic, clean, and delicious food to try! Plenty of food!! Also beers or beverage along the way. We highly recommend and would use this service again in a different location. Thank you!
A unique experience in Chengdu
C5194VSandrewg,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, we got to try restaurants and foods that we otherwise never would have. Great value for money. Our guide, George, was wonderful the entire evening. I highly recommend this tour!
Best food in Chengdu, highly recommend!
Mikolaj I,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Fiona was very communicative and friendly. She took the group to the best eating spots which extremely tasty. She also provided drink, including beers and some baijiu for those who wanted a taste. I would highly recommend booking this tour as you visit Chengdu since this city is known for its delicious food which you will be able to taste during this experience. You can also ask the guide for specific recommendations according to your taste.
George was the BEST!!
Jordanna M,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I've done quite a few tours in China, and George has been the best guide I've had! He was so friendly and kind, and he gave us so much information about the food and the history of each dish. He was just great company throughout the night - very chatty, warm, and accommodating. The food was also amazing and the plum wine was lovely. Would 100% do this tour again in the future without hesitation.
Tuk tuk chengdu tour
David S,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Your was a lot of fun and Daisy was great. The downside is that Dan Dan noodles back home are forever ruined by comparison to the ones we had on this tour.
Chengdu spiciness
685amerm,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food tour of chengdu! Loved the food we had and it was plenty. The guide was knowledgeable and really friendly. Easily recommended!
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