The 5 Best Food Tours in Chongqing

1.Local Flavors Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $95Our pick

Walk Chongqing’s steep lanes and pedestrian streets with an English-speaking guide such as Pat, Rebecca, John, or Lulu. Stop for four local dishes, a seasonal sweet, an adventurous snack, drinks, and a sit-down meal while learning about landmarks and the city’s past. Bring good shoes and an empty stomach.

“The tour was a great combination of food, tasting, and interesting information about Chongqing. All the selected food stops were very pleasant and unique, and everything was extremely plentiful — so definitely come with an empty stomach. Our guide John was excellent. His local knowledge and insights made the tour very entertaining for us. Thank you!”

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2.Illuminated Night Tour with Cruise or Hot Pot

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

You get a four-hour private evening tour with an English-speaking guide and driver, hotel pickup, Chongqing’s best night views, and your choice of sightseeing only, a Yangtze River cruise, or hot pot. Hongya Cave, Qiansimen Bridge, Chaotianmen, and the river confluence are the main sights. Confirm which extras and meal costs are included before booking.

“It felt a little rushed. One of the view platform was not even known by the guide and the last attraction point was closed with the lights turned off as it was after 22:00. Net, in retrospect, I would have done only the river cruise. That it was very nice.”

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3.True Taste of Chongqing: Offbeat Walks & Hotpot in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $229

Spend about 11 hours seeing Chongqing beyond its headline sights. Visit Laojundong cave temple, walk the old Tea-Horse Road, eat lunch in Xiahaoli, explore central landmarks, and finish with hotpot and Hongya Cave at night. The small group holds up to 16 people, with taxi rides between walking stops. Guide Lesley has earned praise for local stories and hotpot know-how.

“Such a good trip, We just stayed two days in Chongqing and booked this trip for first day. The itinerary is good and we all love our guide Lesley! And enjoyed the dinner a lot! Best for those travelers who don't want any other fees like me.”

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4.Chongqing Local Food Tour Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $110

Start at 4:00 pm with guide Pat near Jiefangbei Square, then sample four local snacks, one adventurous bite, a sweet, drinks, and a sit-down meal. You’ll walk through pedestrian streets, markets, and ShanChengBuDao before finishing at a hotpot or local restaurant. Groups are capped at 12.

“We had a great tour with Pat! Got to eat a lot of really good food, only wish we could have had more. We also got to walk around and learn about the city which was very interesting.”

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5.Private Food Tour and Magical Night Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $108

Start near Jiefangbei with fermented rice dessert, dumplings, pan-fried buns, sweet potato noodles, and creative tea drinks. Your private guide, including guide Tian when available, leads you through two historic neighborhoods before a taxi ride to Chongqing Grand Theatre for sweeping night views of the Yuzhong Peninsula. Spice-sensitive and flexitarian options are available.

“fantastic tour, showed me places I didn't find myself, highly recommend!”

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