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The 15 Best Beijing Hutong Tours

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The grey lanes north of the lakes come back to life once the coaches leave. These 15 go through on foot, by bicycle or by rickshaw, and most of them end at a table. Priced, timed, and clear on how much walking each involves.

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants - Walking through Beijing’s old residential lanes
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Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

1.Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · from $80Our pick

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Ernstina, Winnie, Yoyo, or Haitao through Beijing’s hutongs for four generous food stops, unlimited beer and soda, and a craft pint at a local brewery. Expect hotpot, noodles, beef buns, and spring pancakes in a group of 12 or fewer.

“The Portions of the food were too little... Price is too high for only 4 dishes. Would not recommend.”

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Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour - Temple of Heaven: imperial ceremony in a park setting
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Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour

2.Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 319 reviews · from $58

Spend 9:00am to 5:30pm touring Beijing’s imperial altars, Tibetan Buddhist monastery, old hutongs, and Summer Palace with an English-speaking guide such as Joy, Jimmy, Shannon, or Andy. Expect included transport and entry tickets with the selected option, plenty of walking, free time for lunch, and a finish near the Bird’s Nest.

“Very pleasant experience! The tour guide was very professional and she was able to mantain the attention of the whole group with interesting details on the visited sites. Highly recommended!”

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Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours - Temple of Heaven: imperial ceremony in blue and stone
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Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours

3.Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $99

Spend 10 to 11 hours touring Beijing with an English-speaking guide and a group of about 12. Visit the Temple of Heaven, ride a hutong rickshaw, enter Lama Temple, and explore the Summer Palace. Guides such as Michael, Lucy, and Helen are praised for clear explanations and helpful service.

“We covered a lot of ground and saw lots of things on this tour but it didn't feel rushed.”

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Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour - Entering Dongsi Hutong, the old city’s everyday side
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Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

4.Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $82

Spend four hours eating your way through Dongsi Hutong and LongFuSi Jie with a private guide such as Allen, Lucy, Jay, or Miko. Expect 20-plus tastings at markets, bakeries, shops, and local restaurants, plus old courtyard architecture and practical help with Beijing transport.

“This was a great way to try local food items you wouldn’t know to try. Mike was a fun guide who had a clear plan for us. He started by giving us a preview of what we were going to eat and checked our adventure-meter to see if we were ok with the intestines (we said maybe not), so he went with his plan B which was awesome! It was a LOT of food and we didn’t completely finish anything. So def do this on a hungry stomach. We had beers whenever we wanted too. I had thought the hutong alley would be scruffier but it was a nice street.…”

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The Hutong Experience by Bike - Street Food With Local Context
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The Hutong Experience by Bike

5.The Hutong Experience by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $150

Ride Beijing’s centuries-old hutongs with an English-speaking guide such as Dominic, using an e-bike or regular bicycle. Over three hours, you’ll sample street food, play traditional games near the Drum and Bell Towers, enjoy drinks, and get local tips at a relaxed pace.

“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 .”

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Beijing: Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings - Walking through Beijing’s hutong lanes
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Beijing: Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings

6.Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $76

Meet your English-speaking guide at Dongsi Subway Station Exit B for three to four hours of hutong walks and 15 or more tastings. Guides such as Jimmy, Lucy, Anson, Mike, Andy, Miko, Jay, and Allen adjust the stops to your tastes, from familiar dumplings to bold choices like intestines or donkey burger.

“First off all, i was late half an hour. But gladleer Jay waited until then. So that was a relief. Found out I was the only participant so i had a private tour aswell. About Jay, very friendly and patiënt. He knows alom about the food and the area. I had an great experience and was happy to be able to take this tour. I recommend this tour to everyone who want have a taste of Beijing.”

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Beijing: Hutong Breakfast Food Tour - Starting at the National Art Museum subway station
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Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour

7.Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $45

Start at 9 a.m. near the National Art Museum of China for a three-hour breakfast walk through Dongcheng hutongs. With guides such as Lynn, Lin, or Winnie, you’ll visit four or five eateries, sample more than 10 foods and drinks, browse a market, and learn how locals live.

“My children were tired and didn’t want to get up and go.They were both happy that I was persistent and made them go.The food was amazing❣️To see what the natives eat was interesting.Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendlyRead more”

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Beijing City Walk: Explore Hutongs Life and Old Beijing - Sanlihe Hutong: a quieter turn into local life
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Beijing City Walk: Explore Hutongs Life and Old Beijing

8.Beijing City Walk: Explore Hutongs Life and Old Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $15Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours walking through old Beijing with an English-speaking guide. Routes may include Qianmen, Dashilan, Sanlihe Hutong, Nanluoguxiang, the Drum Tower, and Houhai. Guides such as Yang, Kevin, Eevee, and Summer Wang bring history, snacks, calligraphy, and local life into focus.

“Kevin was our guide and he explained the history of the area very well. He also introduced some good local food and snacks! This is definitely a tour to go on if you will like to understand the area!”

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Beijing: Hutong Breakfast Food Tour - Starting at the National Art Museum subway station
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Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour

9.Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $55

Start at 8:00 am near Lama Temple and follow a guide, sometimes Garth, through Beijing’s hutongs for a filling breakfast of baozi, jianbing, tofu, fried dough, soy milk, and almond pudding. The small group is capped at eight and ends near the Bell and Drum Towers.

“Garth provided an exceptional tour experience during my time in Beijing, ensuring my every need was taken care of. His extensive knowledge, friendly demeanor, and attention to detail truly enhanced my visit. Not only did he offer insightful cRead more”

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Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw - A short ride through Beijing’s hutongs
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Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

10.Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 73 reviews · from $77

Ride through Beijing’s old hutongs by rickshaw, climb the Bell or Drum Tower, visit a traditional home, and sample several teas. English-speaking guides such as Gale, Michael, William, and Cynthia have earned praise, but the short ride and possible silk-factory stop deserve careful consideration.

“This was a fantastic way to see an actual Chinese neighborhood and get a glimpse of everyday life. Our guide Gail was very kind and informative.”

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Beijing: Hutongs & Drum Tower City Walking Tour - Starting near Shichahai and the old water district
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Beijing: Hutongs & Drum Tower City Walking Tour

11.Hutongs & Drum Tower City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $69

Meet your English-speaking guide near Shichahai and explore Houhai, Qianhai, Yandai Byway, old hutongs, a Taoist temple, and Drum Tower. Depending on your booking, add a rickshaw ride, bicycle outing, courtyard home visit, local snacks, and a traditional meal. Guides include Alice, Amber, Jenny, Lisa, and Tony.

“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.”

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Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour - Hot pot, noodles, wraps, and barbecue
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Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour

12.Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $80

Walk Beijing’s Shichahai hutongs with a private English-speaking guide such as Justin, Nico, or Peter. Visit five or six food stops for hot pot, noodles, wraps, barbecue, yogurt, beer, and soda. Hotel pickup is offered, but transport costs and the return trip are your responsibility.

“Nico was an excellent guide. Spoke great English. Very informative & entertaining. A wonderful experience.”

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Half-Day Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Dim Sum - Starting at Nanluoguxiang
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Half-Day Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Dim Sum

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

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

Spend four hours with a private English-speaking guide in Beijing’s old hutongs. Walk Nanluoguxiang, Yu’er and Mao’er Hutongs, the Bell and Drum Towers, Yandai Xie Street, and Back Lakes. Taste bubble tea, red bean dessert, mantou buns, tea, and dim sum, with hotel pickup and return included.

“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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Hutong Walking Tour: Discover Real Beijing without Crowds - Starting at Xisi Station and entering old Beijing
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Hutong Walking Tour: Discover Real Beijing without Crowds

14.Hutong Walking Tour: Discover Real Beijing without Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $49

Start at Xisi Station for a 2.5-hour small-group walk through Beijing’s hutongs, temples, church, bookshop, and historic buildings. Guides such as Dee, Tracy, and Heidi explain local life, architecture, and customs, ending with a traditional Beijing drink, often on a rooftop café.

“We enjoyed walking through the neighbourhoods, which provide a slice of local life. Dee’s information allowed us to learn a lot and was both informative and engaging. We especially liked the local temple and the cathedral, which had a lovely atmosphere to it. Dee was also really sweet and helpful in suggesting locations for shopping and eating!”

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Great Wall-Forbidden City-Hutong Private Layover Guided Tour - Getting through visa-free transit
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Great Wall-Forbidden City-Hutong Private Layover Guided Tour

15.Great Wall-Forbidden City-Hutong Private Layover Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $205

Turn a Beijing layover into a full day of sightseeing with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Shichahai and Nanluoguxiang hutongs. Guide Yuan is noted for his humor and kindness. Allow 12 to 14 hours.

“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!”

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