Discover the fascinating stories and characters behind this iconic district and gain a whole new perspective on London’s Chinatown! Our trained volunteer History Champions can’t wait to take you on a journey through this area’s complex, nuanced and fascinating evolution.

On our Chinatown Stories walking tour, you will hear incredible stories of migration, entrepreneurship, family histories and transformation. The content of the tours is rich and all thoroughly researched and recorded by people who are passionate about the history of this area.

This tour is a lunar new year special edition with stories about celebrations and traditions that connect Chinatown to other parts of London and other parts of the world. Your tour will take place during one of the busiest times of the year for Chinatown and your guide will create time for you to pause and notice things that will enhance your understanding of our neighbourhood at this special time. 

The 2.5hr experience includes a delicious Chinese lunch served family-style, giving you the chance to get to know your guide and learn more.

What makes our tours special?

• Chinatown Stories are led for the benefit of the community – all guides are trained volunteers and tickets include donations to three Chinatown charities supporting the neighbourhood.

• The 2.5 hour experience includes a family-style lunch.

• Tours are in-depth and thoroughly researched – you won’t hear these stories anywhere else!

• This is a special Veganuary edition of the Chinatown Stories walking tour. See other dates for meat eaters or history-focused experiences. 

Chinatown Stories: Community-Led Walking Tours is a project led by China Exchange. The initial 2018 pilot was developed in partnership with the Museum of Soho and The Anglo Asiatic Arts and Heritage Alliance (AAAHA). The project has been supported by Chinatown London and Airbnb Experiences. The 2021 edition is supported through the Champion Chinatown Heritage crowdfunding campaign supported by members of the public.

Select your dietary preference for lunch with your tickets. Do let us know at least 24 hours ahead of your tour of any food allergies: info@chinaexchange.uk

Private tours and school tours are available. A 10% discount is available for five tickets or more booked in the same transaction. We can accommodate larger groups by request. Email us to find out more: info@chinaexchange.uk

Our tours are in English. We can also offer tours in Cantonese and Mandarin for groups of 2 or more. Contact us to make arrangements.

We can also provide gift vouchers for tour experiences. Contact us to find out more.