The 15 Best Beijing Food Tours & Hutong Eats

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

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

Walk Beijing’s old hutong lanes with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four family-run restaurants and homes for a filling meal of local dishes. Expect Beijing noodles, hotpot, spring pancakes and more, plus unlimited beer and soda and a pint of craft beer. Groups are capped at 12; guides vary, with past hosts including Winnie, Yoyo and Haitao.

“We have used this company for another tour so we’re confident in another great tour and we were right. The choices of restaurants they took us to and the meals that were chosen were delicious. Walking through the local area added to the experience. We had guide Tracey and Ann, they were informative and very friendly. I highly recommend this tour and especially for when you first arrive to gain knowledge on delicious food to choose.”

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2.Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

Walk 2.5 km through Beijing’s hutongs with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four local eateries for hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, and a rare Muslim specialty. The 3.5-hour evening tour includes a pint of local craft beer, plus beer and sodas. Guides have included Janice, Joe, Tony, and Yoyo.

“The tour was amazing and tony our guide is a fcking legend ^^”

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3.Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

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

Spend about four hours walking through Dongsi Hutong and LongFuSi Jie with a private guide, stopping at markets, bakeries, shops, and restaurants for more than 20 tastings. Guides such as Jay, Lucy, Allen, and Miko have led tours, sharing food customs and neighborhood history. Vegetarian options are available if requested when booking.

“In the middle of rain, Kevin took very good care of me. Visited many restaurants and tried different foods. Kevin took care of me really well.”

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4.Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings

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

Meet an English-speaking guide at Dongsi Subway Station Exit B for a private, three-to-four-hour Hutong food walk. Expect 15 or more tastings at local spots, with stops adjusted to your preferences. Dishes may include sesame cakes, dumplings, noodles, hot pot and lamb skewers. Guides such as Jimmy, Anson, Lucy and Miko lead tours.

“We had an amazing and culture rich experience with Mike in Beijing on the tour! Highly recommended!”

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5.Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour

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

Start at 9 am with an English-speaking guide for a three-hour walk through a hutong neighborhood, a produce market, and local eateries. Sample more than 10 foods and drinks, from zongzi and sesame flatbread to tofu pudding and fermented mung bean soup. Groups are capped at 10.

“I want to express my gratitude for this tour and to my tour guide, Winnie, as well. She was amazing. Thank you so much for every minute we had throughout this. Highly recommended to anyone considering booking it. Just go ahead and you won't regret it.”

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6.Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour

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

Start at 8:00 am near Lama Temple and follow a small-group guide through hutongs to local breakfast shops and stalls. Taste dishes such as jianbing, baozi, silken tofu, fried dough, sweet soy milk, and almond pudding. Garth has led tours with food history and practical tips. The three-hour walk 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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7.Beijing Walking Food Tour with a Local Friend

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $60

Walk Beijing’s Dongsi hutongs with a local guide, possibly Jenny, and sample a meal’s worth of noodles, dumplings, snacks, and more. This private, two-hour tour can adapt its food and route to your preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and halal requests with advance notice. Drinks are included.

“The tour was brilliant - Jenny tailored it to my dietary preferences and offered her choices and recommendations throughout the tour. Her recommendations were guided purely by how good the food is - a true foodie!! Each dish was dRead more”

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8.Experience Beijing Walking Food Tour Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $55

Spend three hours walking a Beijing neighborhood with a private English-speaking guide and tasting more than 10 dishes, from zhajiangmian noodles and dumplings to candied mulberries and crepes. Guides have included David, Richard, Jenny, Davide and Dawei, though your guide may differ. Meet near Dongsi, and budget separately for subway or taxi fares.

“Bring your appetite because you'll regret it if you don't!! We were in Old Town Beijing, where there's a lot of history about why all the restaurants are there. A lot of them have been there for a really long time and our guide, Jenny,was very knowledgeable and shared all the information with us. It was very enjoyable. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!”

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9.3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $79

Follow a local guide through Dongsi Hutong and nearby food streets for a three-hour private evening tasting. Expect lamb kebabs, Beijing snacks, savory pancakes, Yunnan rice noodles, and plenty of cultural context. Guides have included Lucy, Kevin, Miko, and Roy. Hotel-lobby pickup is offered, but transport costs may be extra.

“Fantastic sampling of many classic Chinese dishes! Our guide, Miko, taught us about the history of Beijing and the proper way to eat each unique dish. Good vegetarian options! Hotel pickup was convenient. Great option for first timers in mainland China!”

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10.Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $80

Spend about four hours exploring Shichahai’s old hutong lanes with a private English-speaking guide. Visit five or six food stops for family-style noodles, Beijing wraps, Mongolian hot pot, barbecue, local beer or soda, and a yogurt treat. Guides named in recent feedback include Justin, Nico, and Peter. Hotel pickup can be arranged, though you pay your own transport to the meeting point.

“We had a great (and very cold!!) evening with Justin as he guided us on our food tour. Justin was a great guide and we enjoyed talking to him, eating good food and seeing the old part of Beijing. A perfect way to start off our trip😊”

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11.Beijing Hutong Food Crawl Delights: Peking duck, Hotpot&More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

Follow an English-speaking guide through Dongsi’s hutongs for three restaurant stops and roadside snacks: carved Peking duck, charcoal-fired Mongolian hot pot, and Yunnan-style cross-bridge rice noodles. The three-hour evening includes unlimited beer and sodas. Guides named for this experience include Mike, Andy, Miko, Allen, Anson, and Jack. Choose a small group or private tour, with hotel pickup available for private bookings.

“An Unforgettable Beijing Food Tour Experience! This food tour was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Beijing! We got to try a delicious variety of regional dishes, including perfectly roasted Beijing duck, rich and flavorful Mongolian hotpot, and savory Yunnan-style noodles — each one more mouthwatering than the last. What really made the experience stand out was our tour guide, Anson who was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and spoke excellent English, which made learning about the food and culture both easy and enjoyable. Anson’s passion for Beijing’s culinary history really came through and added so much depth to each stop. Whether you’re a foodie or just curious about…”

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12.Authentic Local Food Tour in Center Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $70

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour walk through central Beijing, with more than 10 food tastes at four to six stops. Expect Huguosi street snacks, hutong lanes, a local market, unlimited beer and soda, and a cup of baijiu. Guides have included James, May, Justin, and Nico, though your guide may differ.

“Justin was an awesome host taking me to a wide assortment of delicious local favorites. His knowledge of regional cuisine was excellent and enhanced the experience. I had a wonderful time and ate way too much!”

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13.Hutong Breakfast Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Join an English-speaking Lost Plate guide for three hours of Beijing breakfast in historic hutongs, with 12+ dishes at more than six eateries and street stalls. Try Aunt Jie’s handmade zongzi, Mr. Yu’s beef flatbread, cheesy jianbing, douzhi and imperial-era sweets, while learning how to read courtyard details and old street signs. Guides include Kelly, Lynn and Yoyo.

“Kelly our guide was fantastic really sharing lots of stories with us and great info. Really enjoyed this tour. The food was fantastic and a great way to try so many different dishes I wouldn’t try otherwise. My favourite was the sweet pancake and the egg & bacon pancake. So fascinating to walk through the Hutongs and sample food. Only comment- a lot of ‘sweet’ red bean paste desserts at one time. This combo could be improved and perhaps tour to include a drink. However overall very good and really enjoyed. Would recommend Kelly in particular. Meeting place was a little confusing- Station B but maps link suggested the Museum.…”

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14.Hutong Private Culinary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Meet an English-speaking guide at your Beijing hotel, then head to the Hutong by private car if you book that option, or by subway at your own expense. Over four hours, visit more than seven local food stops and try 20-plus tastings, from jianbing and sesame cakes to hot pot. Guides including Anson, Andy, Miko, Jay, Jimmy, Mike, and Lucy have led tours; dietary needs can shape the food choices.

“It was personalized and customized to my taste. My guide Jimmy asked me what I liked to eat and he ordered only food that I would like. The experience was phenomenal!!”

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15.China’s Favourite Street Food Cooking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $80

At a private workshop in Beijing’s Dongcheng district, Dom from Our Beijing guides you through the story and technique of jian bing, the city’s popular street crepe. Mix batter, cook your own creations, and try fillings ranging from traditional savory choices to chocolate and banana. The class lasts about 90 minutes and ends where it begins.

“Such a fun workshop. Dom explained the history of Jian Bings with an entertaining story, then the technique of making them and was there to help when needed. There was a plentiful assortment of fillings to use, from traditional savoury to sweet chocolate and banana. Read more”

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