Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour With Locals

Summary

You’ll walk through lush gardens and 800-year old monasteries while stopping to enjoy Suzhou’s incredibly rich food and culture, in true Suzhou fashion. We include 2 cultural stops, 4 sit-down, safe-to-eat restaurants and 1 coffee house. On this tour, you will: - Eat seasonal Suzhou noodles which hold the world record for having over 500 toppings, and find out why locals enjoy this food with their favorite pastime – the Opera. - Try neighborhood favorites like savory soy milk, Suzhou-style spring rolls and donuts, and Tang-dynasty fried sesame balls. - Tour some of the best sights Suzhou’s communities have to offer, such as towering 800-year-old pagodas and secret Ming-dynasty gardens. - Enjoy a thousand-layer tofu dumpling stuffed with shredded pork and bamboo shoots at a restaurant dedicated to revitalizing old-Suzhou snack cuisine. - Eat at a famous Bubble Wonton joint, frequented by celebrities and neighbors alike, enjoying the tiny bubble-like wontons in an incredibly rich broth – you’ve never had anything like it! - End the tour at an indie Chinese cafe with a tea or coffee, and experience Suzhou’s burgeoning cafe culture amidst this traditional ancient neighborhood.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Imagine a city that has been wealthy for thousands of years – what would their street food look like? On this tour, you’ll be walking through lush gardens and 800-year old monasteries, weaving your way through a maze of alleyways, canals, ancient temples, and hidden gardens, while stopping to enjoy Suzhou’s incredibly rich food and culture, in true Suzhou fashion. You will be eating delicious Suzhou foods and snacks at 2 cultural stops, 4 sit-down, safe-to-eat restaurants and 1 coffee house during this 3 hour long brunch tour.

What’s included?

  • Brunch

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Local guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Lost Plate Suzhou Food Tours

About operator:

Imagine a city that has been wealthy for thousands of years – what would their street food look like? On this tour, you’ll walk through lush gardens and 800-year old monasteries while stopping to enjoy Suzhou’s incredibly rich food and culture, in true Suzhou fashion. We only stop at local, family run stops that you would never find on your own. Try over a dozen dishes including Suzhou's famous noodles, bubble wantons that are as fun as they sound, and end at an indie Chinese cafe with a tea or coffee to experience Suzhou’s burgeoning cafe culture amidst this traditional ancient neighborhood. Our food tours include unlimited food and drinks.

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