6 Beijing Bike Tours, Compared

1.The Hutong Experience by Bike

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

Spend about three hours riding Beijing’s hutong lanes with an English-speaking guide from Our Beijing. Choose an e-bike or a regular bicycle, then stop for local snacks, drinks, and traditional games near the Drum and Bell Towers. The route may also include a rooftop view or a swim in an ancient lake. Bikes, helmets, water, and snacks are included.

“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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2.Beijing Highlights-Private Beijing Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $100

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Drum Tower for a private, 9-mile evening ride through Beijing’s hutongs and past the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, and Shichahai Lake. Stop for photos and local snacks at your own expense. Guides have included Dean, Amy, Daniel, Lucy, Annie, Herbert, and Dan.

“Thanks Torry! Very Nice and entusiastic even in freezing condotions!”

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3.4-Hour Private Beijing Hutong Bike Tour with Dumpling Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $199

Ride Beijing’s hutongs with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at Back Lakes, Nanluoguxiang, the Drum Tower and a local dumpling restaurant. The four-hour tour includes lunch and Drum Tower entry, but not the bike: you scan for a Mobike with your own WeChat account. Sunflower is a named guide associated with the tour.

“Our Beijing hutong bike tour with sunflower was fantastic. Sunflower was very responsive throughout the booking process and happy to help us personalize our bike tour to meet all of our requested stops. I scheduled a private group toRead more”

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4.Modern Beijing Discovery by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $89Best value

Ride with an English-speaking guide, often called Dom or Dominic, through central Beijing to see Galaxy SOHO, Parkview Green, The Place, CCTV New Mansion, and Sanlitun SOHO. This private tour lasts about 2.5 hours, includes a bicycle and e-bike, and focuses on modern architecture alongside the city’s older streets.

“Cruising on the streets felt like a movie. It was a treat to see these iconic views with my own eyes and geek out over the architecture. Even though it was a little gloomy, it was a stellar tour. Dom made sure everything got off without a hitch and made me feel safe and confident, especially as a new e-bike rider. And of course, the brand new e-bike was a treat too.”

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5.Beijing City Four-hour Bicycle Tour With a Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $140

Start at your hotel at 9am or 2pm, then ride a Beijing public rental bike through hutongs, past Lama Temple and the Drum and Bell Tower, and on to Jingshan Park for a city view. Your English-speaking guide can help with ticket and restaurant reservations. Cynthia has also helped riders plan the rest of their stay.

“I enjoyed the ride along the bike paths and roads of the city. We stopped by many historical sites to hear about the cultural significance. Cynthia was an amazing guide, who not only gave a wonderful bike tour, but also helped to make sure the rest of my stay was sorted out.”

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6.Imperial Beijing Central Axis Journey by bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $168

Explore Beijing by e-bike on a private 2.5-hour evening ride with guide Dominic. The route links Ghost Street, the Bell and Drum Towers, Qianhai, Qianmen, and other central sights, with time for stories and snack or drink stops. The tour also advertises nighttime e-bike access to the Forbidden City, so confirm what that includes before booking.

“It was a great tour and day. We had so much fun on the ebikes. Really nice when it's hot there. Domenic knows a lot to tell and we had some good stops for a snack and drink.”

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