China · BEIJING HUTONG TOURS
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The lanes north of the Drum Tower are the oldest street plan left in Beijing, and half of what is worth eating there has no sign on the door. Below are the best hutong tours: which go on foot, which by bike or rickshaw, which stop for food and how much of it, and which include a courtyard house you would otherwise walk straight past.
Walk Beijing’s hutongs for four local food stops, unlimited beer and soda, and a craft beer pint at a brewery.
“This was a great evening! Tasted all the famous dishes of Beijing and discovered restaurants I would never have found myself. As a solo adventurer the company was lovely too. Janice was very informative and friendly. Thanks so much Janice!”
Full-day Beijing bus tour linking Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Hutongs, Summer Palace, and Bird Nest night views, with optional cruise.
“The guide Joy from Mubus is super energetic. She gives detailed instructions on where to meet, with back up plan in case we wandered off. Even thou we are a big group of 30 - you still get the personal attention. The stories shared in each place takes you back to how people lives during that period. We ended up visiting 6 places as we ended the tour at The Birds Nest. I especially like the waterway cruise from Purple Bamboo Park to Summer Palace.”
Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and the Summer Palace in one efficient small-group Beijing day with tickets and pickup.
“This was a fabulous tour! Michael was a fantastic guide, full of information, history and stories... and his English was excellent. We were never rushed and given ample time for pictures and seeing each area we visited. The company was eRead more”
Taste 20+ Beijing dishes on a private hutong food walk, meet shop owners, and learn old-city cuisine in Dongsi and LongFuSi.
“This tour was amazing! We walked the streets of a vibrant Hutong and tried local foods specific to Beijing. To try these local foods in non tourist areas was such a treat. Our guide Allen was so helpful and funny, and treated us to so many different dishes. Would highly recommend this tour if you want local food experiences.”
Cycle Beijing hutongs with an English guide, e-bike or bicycle, helmet, street food stops, and Drum and Bell Tower games for a 3-hour local ride.
“Very safe and smooth ride with a good condition E-bike. Dominic gave us lots of chances to try local food(street food).m which was everything great. It was really fun to ride along the alleys in Hutong. So so fun and 100% recommended!!! Hope to join his other activities for my next visit .”
Snack your way through Dongsi Hutongs with a local guide, 15+ tastings in 3 to 4 hours, and clear eating etiquette along the way.
“Miko was fantastic showing all the local food in the area. His English is great, easy to understand and we had a lot of fun with him. I would definitely use Miko again and for other hiking services that he provides.”
Taste Beijing hutong breakfasts on a 3-hour small-group walk, sampling 10+ bites across local stalls and markets near Dongcheng.
“The breakfast tour in Beijing was an excellent way to experience a variety of local breakfast dishes in a short timeframe. Walking through the Hutongs was lots fun and broke up the eating a bit. Lynn was our guide. She was friendly and informative. It’s a great way to spend the morning in Beijing and sample lots of dishes efficiently.”
Walk through Beijing hutongs and icons like Qianmen, Nanluoguxiang, Houhai, and the Bell and Drum Towers, with an English guide.
“Very interesting walk through the vibrant part of the city. Tons of small shops and kiosks with traditional Chinese pastries, foods, drinks and souvenirs, Winter time it’s cold though. Better ware warm clothes.”
Taste Beijing hutong breakfast classics on a 3-hour small-group walk, with jianbing, baozi, tofu and almond pudding plus local tips.
“It was our first day in beijing and we thought this tour would be a good way to kick start our 10 day tour and boy were we right! Our tour guide Garth was passionate and had a good knowledge of the history behind the food we tasted. This sharing of food origin gave a different and interesting insight into the city of Beijing”
Rickshaw through Beijing hutongs, Bell and Drum Tower views, tea tasting, and a local home visit, plus optional silk factory, about 3 hours.
“was a little disappointed. I was probably expecting something different.”
A 3 to 4 hour Hutong and Drum Tower walk through Qianhai and Houhai lakes, Yandai snacks street, and a Drum Tower climb.
“We have traveled all over the world and been on many tours, but Linda was by far the best tour guide we ever had. We highly recommend her. Her English is great, local knowledge is great and she is an over all great person.”
Private Beijing hutong food and beer tour: up to six tastings, unlimited beer and soda, hotel pickup, guided stroll in Shichahai.
“One of the best things you can do in Beijing. Nice experience, nice food , wonderful guide! Thanks for all!”
Private Beijing hutong walk with a local guide, street snacks and dim sum lunch, plus bell and drum towers and lake bridges.
“One of our highlights of Beijing. Our guide was wonderful. Learned much that most tourists miss about the entryways of the houses.”
A small-group hutong walk that pairs temples and courtyards with local stops, ending with a traditional Beijing drink.
“A wonderful tour and a real insight into how people live. Dee was informative and charming and told us so much history and cultural information. It was fascinating. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing the real Beijing.”
Beijing layover private tour with pickup, Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen, Forbidden City and hutong sights, with tickets and guide.
“Yuan was the best tour guide ever! So funny and kind. Couldn’t have been a better experience! Great to see the wall and the center of Beijing. Do it!”
