The World’s 13 Best Dim Sum and Dumpling Tours

1.Hong Kong: Street Food Tour with Locals – Dim Sum and Wonton

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 673 reviews · 3 hours · from $51Our pick

Meet at Sheung Wan MTR Exit E2 for three hours of local food and Hong Kong history. Guides such as Jasmine, Stephen, Alice, Michael, Hody and Wing lead you to family-run cafés, dim sum shops, noodle counters and tea stalls. Expect 10 or more tastings, plenty of walking, and enough food to replace a meal.

“Great range of different foods from small local places that often aren’t visited by tourists. Also loved the history and cultural explanations. Perfect amount of food too; tried lots but wasn’t too full at the end.”

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2.Warsaw’s No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77Top rated

At Pierogi & More in Warsaw, you learn to knead dough, prepare meat and vegetarian fillings, shape pierogi, and cook your own dumplings. Guides including Daria, Ben, Patrycya, Nina, and Zuzia have led sessions. The class ends with a shared meal and Polish liqueur tasting. Vegan options are available by request.

“This was a great time. The instructor was an excellent teacher and the dumplings tasted great. I even got some leftovers. A must do fun experience!”

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3.Hong Kong Day Tour: Priority Peak Tram, City Walk & Dim Sum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 6 hours · from $74

This six-hour Hong Kong tour combines priority Peak Tram boarding, Lion’s Point views, Old Town Central, Man Mo Temple, a PM harbour cruise and a Tim Ho Wan dim sum meal. Guides such as Ricky, Rex and Jackie lead the route in English or Chinese. Expect a busy schedule, comfortable coach transport and one optional jewelry-shop stop.

“Ricky (Martin) was a brilliant tour guide. He was very professional., knowledgeable and attentive to the groups needs.”

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4.Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto: Traditional Japanese Dumplings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $118

In a traditional Kyoto townhouse, an English-speaking instructor such as Hama, Maya, Ryo, or YO guides you through making gyoza wrappers, choosing a filling, shaping 10 to 12 dumplings, and cooking them with a professional baking machine. You can also learn about samurai culture and try on armor for photos. The class lasts about 90 minutes, though some sessions run closer to two hours.

“Hama was the best! She was an awesome teacher! We are so exited to go home and make more Gyozas! They were so delicious and easy to make, we had such a great time and we enjoyed the experience so much. Thank you Hama from the bottom of our hearts!”

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5.Xi’an: Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 177 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $34

See a one-hour Tang Dynasty music and dance show in Xi’an, with five scenes about Empress Wu Zetian, live music, colorful costumes, and English and Chinese screen text. Add a dumpling dinner and hotel pickup if useful. The show usually begins at 7:30 PM, and you should arrive 30 minutes early.

“The show was great. The food was a lot even that we arrived late they still bring all of them”

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6.Top-Rated Hong Kong Tour: Peak Tram, Dim Sum & Cultural Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · from $76

This roughly six-hour Hong Kong tour combines the Peak Tram, Victoria Peak, Tai Kwun, Hollywood Road, Man Mo Temple, a 10-dish Tim Ho Wan meal and, on afternoon departures from April 1, a 45-minute sunset harbour cruise. Guides such as Simon, Ricky, Rex and Pearline lead the group, with pickup and drop-off at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile.

“The tram was a fine experience and beating the line was great. There is a pretty large amount of walking so take into account. The harbor cruise was a quick circle but gave nice nighttime viees.”

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7.Organic Chinese Dumpling Class with Market Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $100

Meet host Feliz at Jordan MTR Station for a guided local-market walk, then prepare dumpling filling, handmade wrappers, and 10 dumplings in a café kitchen. Organic pork is used, with vegetarian and vegan choices available by request. The small-group class begins at 6 pm and ends back at the meeting point.

“It was a great experience to learn how to make dumplings from scratch. The wet market walk was interesting. Feliz did not text me the right recipe for the dumplings.”

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8.Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $37

Spend an evening with Tang-era music, dance, costumes, lights, and a live Chinese orchestra at Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty theatre. Choose show-only admission, a dumpling banquet, or a royal dinner. The standard show runs 19:30 to 20:35, with dinner at 18:00. English story screens help you follow the performance.

“My friend and I booked both unknowingly booked the Huaqing palace and Xi'an Tang dynasty show on the same day with the same travel company. The company reached out and as a thank you, provided a free taxi from the show back to our hotel. The travel company went out of thier way to provide an amazing service and I would definitely recommend booking through them. Both the palace and show were well worth it and enjoyable. Thank you Xi'an China Travel service!”

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9.Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking guide at a Beijing hotel lobby for a three-hour dumpling class. Learn to roll wrappers, prepare or work with fillings, fold several shapes, and cook your dumplings. Hosts including Eric, Jenny, Janine, and others add local stories, tea, extra dishes, and drinks to the shared meal.

“Heyang and his sister are excellent teachers. I booked this knowing nothing about how to make dumplings. But they guide you through the entire process and the meaning of dumplings in Chinese culture and cuisine. We made dozens of both meat and vegetable dumplings. I got to chat with the other participants as the dumplings were boiled. In the end, we got to eat a delicious meal and have a few beers. Highly recommended experience in Beijing.”

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10.Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $20Best value

Join Chef Sunflower Li live from Beijing for a private 60 to 90 minute Zoom cooking class. Choose dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, dim sum, kung pao chicken, steamed buns, or a vegan dish. You receive the ingredient list three days ahead, then cook from scratch with guidance suited to your level.

“I enjoyed very much learning to prepare dumplings and they turned out better than expected! It was so nice hearing all your anecdotes about family meal traditions! The ingredients list sent in advance was clear and instructions easy to follow, also well equipped with the two cameras. Thank you for this fun experience!”

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11.Half-Day Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Dim Sum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $148

Spend four hours exploring Beijing’s hutongs with a private English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and return transfer. Walk Nanluoguxiang, Yu’er and Mao’er Hutongs, the Bell and Drum Towers, Yandai Xie Street, and Houhai. Sample bubble tea, red bean dessert, and mantou buns, then enjoy lunch when the selected option includes it.

“One of our highlights of Beijing. Our guide was wonderful. Learned much that most tourists miss about the entryways of the houses.”

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12.Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Spend 3.5 hours in Jing'an learning dumplings from Bonnie and her mother. You will make wrappers and fillings from scratch, share a meal of local dishes, and get personal tips for Shanghai and nearby cities. The small group is limited to six, with vegan and allergy needs handled when arranged in advance.

“corso molto piacevole in compagnia di Bonnie e la madre (anche una zia ha fatto una capatina), conviviali, disponibili e accoglienti. Ci hanno preparato un piccolo benvenuto con snack e te verde, dopo una breve introduzione sulla storia dei ravioli ci siamo messi all'opera tutti insieme; preparati gli impasti ed i ripieni, formati i ravioli hanno allestito la cena con prelibatezze di ogni genere. Pura cucina tipica cinese e varia (opzione vegetariana e non): uova centenarie, uova salate, stinky tofu, funghi e maiale, medusa e cetrioli, pollo, tagliatelle di tofu e pokchoi, radice di loto e alghe piccanti, i ravioli ovviamente e tante altre cose, sempre accompagnate da te verde…”

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13.4-Hour Private Tour: Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, Guozijian Museum with Dim Sum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $97

Visit Beijing’s Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, and Guozijian Museum with a private English-speaking guide. Choose a morning tour with dim sum lunch or an afternoon visit with dinner. Guides such as Lucy, Ana, Jessie, Roy, and Jack have led past departures, though names vary. Hotel pickup is offered, while return transport depends on your booking option.

“Rich in culture and history tour! If you want to know more of the Chinese culture, this tour is a must for you. Our English tour guide Ana is well verse on the different stories in the past.”

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