London Chinatown Tours

With its abundance of restaurants, striking Paifangs (traditional gateways), colorful swaying lanterns, and bilingual street signs, London’s Chinatown showcases its unique identity. Located at the heart of the city, this area is a popular tourist attractions and one of London’s most interesting dining destinations.
The Basics
London’s Chinatown dates back to the early 20th century, but it was originally based in Limehouse in the East End. Chinatown moved to its current location in the 1970s, and today, Gerrard Street is at the center of a neighborhood where dozens of Asian restaurants can be found. The area is home to Japanese sushi bars, Korean eateries, and traditional teahouses, as well as Chinese supermarkets, reflexology and massage parlors, and Chinese medicine practitioners.
Chinatown is a stop on many London tours, including small-group and private walking tours around Soho, city sightseeing bicycle tours, and photography-focused walking tours. A great way to absorb Chinatown culture is to join an international food-focused tour of Soho and its surroundings; you’ll discover unusual eateries that are missed by most visitors.
Things to Know Before You Go
- London Chinatown is a must-visit for those with an interest in diverse London culture and history.
- Many Chinatown dining establishments stay open into the wee hours, so check them out after a show, or post-bar hopping around Leicester Square and Soho.
- Chinatown’s new fourth gate (on Wardour Street) is the biggest in the UK. It was completed in 2016 and built in traditional Qing Dynasty style.
- New Loon Moon and SeeWoo supermarkets carry unique ingredients for Asian cooking.
How to Get There
The nearest Underground stations are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, both within a 5-minute walk of Chinatown and served by the Piccadilly, Northern, and Bakerloo Lines. Numerous bus routes serve the area, and taxis are always easy to find.
When to Get There
This district is most lively after dark, when warm lights glow from the windows of busy restaurants. The best time of year to visit is during the Lunar New Year celebrations, when colorful decorations and street entertainment add to the atmosphere.
Unique Celebrations
Lunar New Year is an exciting time to visit Chinatown, especially the 15th day when the Lantern Festival takes place. This neighborhood also hosts other events throughout the year, such as Moon Fest, a weeklong harvest festival held in mid-fall, when celebrants eat mooncakes and watch traditional performances.
Address: Chinatown, Westminster W1D, England
29 Tours and Activities to Experience London Chinatown
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London’s Chinatown Food Experience
Blink and you might think you've found yourself in East Asia, Westward. Do not worry, you're still in London, and they're exploring their city's Chinatown, where Chinese restaurants and food shops are sandwiched between reflexology and medicine experts. Eat and drink your way around the area - the best way to get around your area.
Within 24 hours after booking you will receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you will be assigned a like-minded host. What makes the city unique? You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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Music of London Rock And Pop Private 3-Hour Walking Tour
If you love rock history, then travel back in time on this private tour with muso guide. Pose for a selfie on Abbey Road; visit the shrine to David Bowie in Brixton; hit the scene where the Rolling Stones were first discovered; and stroll through Soho in the footsteps of rock deities. The tour is by foot and public transport, and your guide will accompany you from your hotel.
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Private Custom Tour: Day Tour of London
Don’t visit London landmarks and listen to commentary that doesn’t interest you. Set your own itinerary and explore London your way on a private half- or full-day tour of England’s capital. Tick off all of the attractions on your personal checklist and take advantage of your private guide’s local insight by visiting hidden gems and unknown corners of the city. Choose the start time and meeting point of your tour and receive the undivided attention of your guide throughout.
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3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London
Marvel over royal monuments, architectural masterpieces and iconic landmarks on this 3-hour walking tour of London. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you stroll around Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus; snap photos of Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben; and stand in awe before the magnificent Buckingham Palace. For the full experience, upgrade to include a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
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London City Tour Hop On - Hop Off with Free Walking Tour and River Cruise
Maximize your time in London with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose a 1-day, 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket and make the most of unlimited travel across several routes for the ticket validity period. Get views of top London sights such as the Tower of London and Big Ben from the open-top bus, listen to audio commentary and enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the well-placed stops. All tickets also include a complimentary river cruise and a walking tour.
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London's Must See's With A Local Insider: 100% Private & Personalized 8 Hours
Make your London adventure a personal one on a private 8-hour sightseeing tour. Your tailor made itinerary can include Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the city’s hidden gems, and much more. It's up to you. Thanks to the expert navigation skills of your Londoner guide, you’re able to explore in an efficient, but leisurely manner. Leave with exclusive tips on what to see, eat, and do with the rest of your vacation.
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London: Street Food Tour in the heart of Soho
If you wish to get in touch with the real London culinary tradition this tour will surely match your expectation.
Be welcomed by your guide outside the Piccadilly Circus metro station and explore the surrounding area: visit the colourful M&M’s World, give a look at the famous Apollo Theatre and pass the Chinatown Arch to enter two peculiar neighbourhoods of London: Soho and Chinatown. You will explore the best of the traditional dishes, from the famous fish & chips to the grilled cheese sandwich, passing by bagels, dumplings and more! But don’t forget to save some room for the dessert! Last but not the least, end your tour on Carnaby Street-
Take advantage of your local live guide to get useful tips and info to completely enjoy your staying in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
This tour lasts 2.5 hours
In case of food allergies and restrictions, please, inform us at time of booking.
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London Private Walking Tour Tailored to Your Taste
Happy to show you London tailored to your interests, time schedule and preferences. This amazing city has something special and magical about it and tons of history and tales waiting to be told.
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London by Night Independent Sightseeing Tour with Private Driver
Indulge in an independent night tour of bustling London with a private driver. Your driver will help you design the perfect itinerary, escorting you to London’s key attractions and offering insider tips on where to go and what to see in the capital. Visit hot spots like Soho, the West End, and Embankment, and request stops to snap photos, grab a souvenir, or explore by foot.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Chinatown's Dim Sum and Dumpling Tour with Cocktail
On this food walk through Chinatown you'll get to try some of the best tasting dumplings in London while you learn more about the city and Chinese culture.
• Enjoy freshly made dumplings, dim sum and other Chinese food classics while sipping on hot green tea
• The tour ends with a cocktail in one of the coolest bars in the area
• Food walk for up to 10 people
• This experience has a young vibe. It's time to up your chopsticks skills!
**Minimum age: 18**
About your host, Zebee: "The Zebee Team loves showing off the best spots in London, from chicken wings to dumplings! We love food and would love to meet food lovers from all over the world."
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Private London Street Photography Workshop
Learn how to take candid street photography with leading London street photographer, Lou Smith. Lou is a professional Fine Art photographer who has extensive teaching experience and knows a multitude of cameras. She will share her best tips and advice exclusive to her Fine Art practice to enable you to take outstanding street photography which reflects the time in which you live.
This is a transformative learning experience which is private to you and/or your personal group.
Work in Central London locations. Learn how to improve your street photography skills and develop confidence in photographing people on the street with an expert to show you how to take the best street photography shots possible.
Learn About;
composition and framing.
working with colour.
creating mood and atmosphere
focusing techniques.
creative shutters and apertures.
creating a narrative and content
how to get in close.
This workshop will transform your approach and you will never miss a street shot again!
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London Soho District Guided Walking Tour - Private Tour
From Piccadilly Circus to bustling Chinatown, Soho is widely considered to be London’s most colorful and exciting neighborhood—but exploring solo means missing its hidden secrets. On this private sightseeing tour, stroll through the alleys and side streets of Soho as your guide brings the district’s history to life. Explore the seedy side of Soho, and hit must-see sites of interest including Golden Square and Greek Street.
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London Soho District Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
London’s Soho district is the heart of the West End theater district and the city’s main entertainment hub. On this walking tour, explore the maze-like streets with a local guide and visit famous landmarks such as Piccadilly Circus, tuck into traditional dumplings in Chinatown, see legendary venues where artists like Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles played, and hear stories of historic events like the suffrage movement.
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The World in One City: One day across the Globe
Due to London's diverse range of race, ethnicity and religion, it is often described as "The World in One City".
In London, every culture is welcome.
On this tour, you will explore London’s vibrant diversity. In one day you will travel to all continents. You will feel yourself in India, China, Brazil, Middle East, Africa, Eastern and Central Europe. Only London can offer you this one day journey across the globe!
• Explore the Roman Wall and the Tower of London
• Walk across Chinatown and discover enchanting Chinese Pagoda
• Feel yourself at the beginning of civilisation at Neasden temple
• See magnificent Central Mosque and Explore Bevis Marks Synagogue
• Walk inside of the Westminster Cathedral
• Explore multicultural markets
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London by Night Sightseeing Tour with Private Chauffeur
Experience the magic of London after dark on a private 3-hour sightseeing tour custom-made for you! Drive through the illuminated city, stopping to marvel at Tower Bridge, the London Eye and Piccadilly Circus. Along the way, hop out to stroll around Trafalgar Square, soak up the electric atmosphere of the West End, Chinatown and Soho or admire the views along the River Thames.
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Private Walking Tour: Highlights of London with a Blue Badge Guide
Explore London’s iconic sights by foot on a 4-hour private tour, with an official UK Blue Badge guide. As you stroll from landmark to landmark, hear intriguing facts about the city’s heritage and culture, and enjoy photo stops at Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Learn about London’s medieval history and check out other star turns such as Covent Garden, Horse Guards Parade and the crowning glory, regal Buckingham Palace. If there’s something you want to see more of, talk to your guide about adjusting your itinerary to suit.
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Private Tour: Photography Walking Tour from Trafalgar Square to Covent Garden
Capture the exotic food stalls and vibrant shop fronts of London’s Chinatown, the traditional architecture of Trafalgar Square, and the artists and street entertainers of buzzing Covent Garden, on this unique 4-hour photography walking tour. Enjoy the personalised attention of your private guide, who’ll give you the tips and tricks necessary to improve your photos and get the most out of your camera.
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$244.08
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$244.08
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Soho private walking tour
Visite Londres is a company of cultural mediation, which offers privates visits of London.
The visitor is accompanied by a private cultural mediator who presents them neighbourhoods, museums, monuments, etc., and tells fabulous stories. Our team is composed of dynamic Londoners who will share their knowledge and experience of the British capital. At any time of the visit, the public can interact with the mediator, asking him the questions they want. Ensuing debates and games allowing to learn while having fun.
Soho, a cosmopolitan neighborhood
Soho, the most cosmopolitan area of the city. This is the place where the "tradition of pleasure" continues with its unique mix of theatres, historic streets, Bohemian cafes, Chinese restaurants, gay clubs, French pastries, etc.
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Private Chinatown to Soho Night Photography Tour
From the majestic fountains in Trafalgar Square to the colourful shop fronts in Chinatown and the illuminated streets of Soho this private night tour is an exquisite blend of the traditional and the contemporary. Led by a Professional Fine Art Photographer who guides you to the best viewpoints to capture the best night photographs possible. Learn the secrets of night photography and learn how to photograph at night with ease.
Photograph dazzling night trails on London streets. Photograph neon lights at Piccadilly Circus and capture red London buses as they pass by. Create motion blurs and tack sharp shots of iconic London statues and architecture. Walk and photograph the small streets of Soho which burst with colour and fill your night photography with creativity.
For the best shots possible please use a tripod. If you are travelling light enquire about tripod hire shortly after booking. Suitable for all skill levels. During summer months explore lowlight and twilight photography
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$228.83
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From
$228.83
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Tour. The World in One City: One day across the Globe
Due to London's diverse range of race, ethnicity and religion, it is often described as "The World in One City".
In London, every culture is welcome.
On this tour, you will explore London’s vibrant diversity. In one day you will travel to all continents. You will feel yourself in India, China, Brazil, Middle East, Africa, Eastern and Central Europe. Only London can offer you this one day journey across the globe!
• Explore the Roman Wall and the Tower of London
• Walk across Chinatown and discover enchanting Chinese Pagoda
• Feel yourself at the beginning of civilisation at Neasden temple
• See magnificent Central Mosque and Explore Bevis Marks Synagogue
• Walk inside of the Westminster Cathedral
• Explore multicultural markets
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$1,554.34
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Chinatown’s 2 hour Food Tour in London
Together with your local charismatic guide, set off on a wonderful food tour of Chinatown in London. This is the best place to sample authentic Chinese dishes or just have a delicious meal. Plenty of dishes can satisfy everyone's taste. You can find everything from freshly made dumplings and Cantonese roast duck to cocktails of all tastes. You will hear the story of the emergence of Chinatown and feel the unique spirit of this quarter. Why does this area attract more and more tourists every year? Do you know what makes Opium Cocktail Bar so special? What genuine items are only available in Chinatown? It's a great tour of the exclusive London Quarter.
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$610.63
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London's West End Mystery Adventure: Who Pushed Molly May?
Turn the buzzing streets of London's West End into the world's largest escape room with this self-guided treasure hunt adventure!
Return to the Golden Age of 1920s London, discover true stories of its most notorious characters, and solve a range of clues as you unravel this historic mystery and discover the true identity of the actress behind the crime!
The story:
Molly May’s big opening night ended in disaster when she broke her leg falling down the theatre stairs in front of waiting fans and paparazzi, insisting that she had been pushed. Was she the victim of a bitter love rival? Was she betrayed by a jealous co-star? Or did she simply stumble?
This activity book leads you through the heart of London's 'Theatreland', as you trace the life and work of 1920's actress 'Molly May' on the hunt for the culprit of this notorious showbiz mystery. On your journey you will discover the West End's most iconic sights, most legendary characters & events, and visit its most atmospheric pubs.
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$11.12
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Highlights of London Private Tour - Downtown, Notting Hill & Portobello Market
Ready to explore the must-see of London in this complete Private City Tour? Let your private guide take you through the Highlights & Secrets of London Downtown and the colorful neighborhood of Notting Hill. Visit Soho, Chinatown, the classic downtown squares like Trafalgar Square while watching the citizens and their lively local life. Visit the majestic Palace of Westminster, the parliament building, and its famous icon, Big Ben. Take the Underground to tour the charming Notting Hill. Visit the open-air shops and the most authentic corners of Portobello Market, considered the most beautiful in London. Feel like a local tasting the classic English dumpling tea in the best bakery in the colorful Notting Hill district.
If you have children, this Private Tour could be fantastic for them too. Just let us know and we will tailor it for them.
Book now and enjoy London in this incredible Private Tour, just you and your guide.
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$130.01
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$130.01
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Photoshoot with Famous Photographer
Whether you are travelling solo, with your significant other, or with friends/family, it is always hard to get a spontaneous photo to truly capture the moment. Don't leave it up to a stranger on the street, experience London with a famous photographer. Make your vacation photos make you look like a fashion superstar or an avid urban explorer, or a romantic couple on a honeymoon trip. My goal is to make this a memorable experience.
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