Xi'an Food Tour: Authentic Local Delights

Embark on a gastronomical journey through the back streets of Old Xi’an, sampling over 15 authentic local foods. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditional cooking methods while enjoying unlimited drinks and a sweet ice cream treat.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Yongxingfang - This 3-hour non-touristy local food night tour lets you try out more than 15 kinds of authentic Xi’an local food. This tour is not just about food but also about the folk culture, traditional cooking methods and interesting drinking ceremony. Have fun with locals in a lively and colorful cultural area with dozens of workshops. Watch…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Unlimited local drinks
  • Food tasting (enough for dinner)
  • Unlimited local beer
  • English-speaking tour guide service fee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expense
  • Hotel transfer. Your guide will help you find a taxi or subway back hotel.
Additional Information

Embark on a non-touristy 3-hour evening journey, tasting over 15 different types of genuine Xi’an local cuisine. Although it’s primarily a gastronomy tour, it’s also an intriguing dive into folk culture, traditional cooking techniques, and unique drinking rituals. Engage in lively interactions with locals in a vibrant and culturally-rich region, home to…

Location
Hilton Xi'an
东新街
Pls meet guide at Hilton Xi'an (Dongxinjie street) hotel lobby. You are either take taxi to meeting point or take metro to Wulu kou station walk 20 mins to meeting point. Pls show taxi driver: 希尔顿(东新街)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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V4194mrstephena
Apr 27, 2026
Delicious Authenic Food - Rosa was very good. Tailored the food to my preference. Would have given me more if I wasn't so full. A good variety of foods from local restaurants avoiding tourist spots. Helped me order the DiDi.
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Brandon_b
Apr 18, 2026
This food tour is very... - This food tour is very well thought out and put together. Shout out to Elith for navigating us and making it easy. She gave loads of good info about the food too. I for sure recommend her as a guide. We were in a neighborhood I was not familiar with and only visited local spots so it felt very authentic. All the food was great. I would recommend this tour for sure. Come with an empty stomach because it’s a lot of food!
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P320kdnancyp
Apr 18, 2026
Best food tour! - Thank you Rosa! Came hungry and left very full.
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Adventure164986
Apr 12, 2026
Unique experience - My guide Rosa was amazing. I was the only one on the tour but we had a great time. She gave me so much background to the city & food. I tried so many dishes until I literally couldn’t eat another bite. Such a special tour to places I would never have found. Highly recommend this tour.
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Edward
Apr 9, 2026
Lots and lots of good food - The food was so good. Rosa was a very cool hang. And she taught me some history along with the food and sites. It turned out to be just me on the tour, which worked out great.
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Kirsty_w
Apr 5, 2026
I thought I was joining a... - I thought I was joining a group tour but I was the only one that signed up on Saturday so I ended up having the benefit of a private tour. We tried lots of different foods unique to this region. The tour guide was great, sharing her knowledge of history as well as food and culture and I had a very enjoyable evening.
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Ashbarrett
Mar 22, 2026
Must do in the area - Rosa was an excellent guide . We tried a ton of different foods local to the region. They were all so good we couldn't decide our favorites. We even got a few bonus treats that we impulsively tried just because they looked so good. Rosa even showed us to our next destination.
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Nicbods
Mar 18, 2026
If you’re a foodie, this tour is for you - Our tour organised by Catherine Lu Tours Xi'an was fantastic. We were lucky to have Rosa as our guide, showing us where some of the best local food can be found. She is so knowledgeable about the area, culture and food. The dishes we tasted delicious, and it’s too hard to choose a favourite. Thanks so much, Rosa. We had such a wonderful time.
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Keikog2025
Nov 16, 2025
Would recommend this food tour! - We had a great experience during this food tour. Throughout the tour we tried a variety of different dishes which were all delicious. Our tour guide Rosa was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and the cultural background as well.
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Supriya_m
Apr 11, 2026
Good, not excellent experience - Our guide, Richard, was very knowledgeable and took us to some hidden gems. The food though was hit or miss. Not sure if it was the nature of what we were tasting or the places we were going to. Overall though, it was a good experience.
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From $55
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).