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The 15 Best Beijing Hutong Tours

57 tours  ·  from $3 a head

The lanes are free to wander and hard to read alone. These 15 go in on foot, by rickshaw or by bike, with the courtyard homes, the snack stalls and the small kitchens that make the trip.

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants - Four stops that work like dinner
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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

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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Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour - Lama Temple: a shift in faith and style
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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

This full-day English tour links four major Beijing sights by bus, from the Temple of Heaven to the Summer Palace, then ends near the Bird’s Nest according to the itinerary. Guides such as Joy, Jimmy, Bonnie, and Shannon are praised for clear storytelling and careful group management. Expect long walks, an open lunch break, and an optional 100-yuan boat cruise.

“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 - A rickshaw ride through Beijing’s hutongs
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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

Start around 7 a.m. for a full-day Beijing tour by air-conditioned van, with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup within the Third Ring Road. Visit the Temple of Heaven, ride a rickshaw through hutong alleys, see the Lama Temple and explore the Summer Palace. Tickets and bottled water are included. Guides such as Michael and Lucy have been praised for clear explanations and helpful service.

“It was amazing! Lucy was incredible—taught us so much, made us laugh, fit in a ton in the day and even helped plan the rest of my visit booking show tickets and taking is to additional places we wanted to go after the tour—really the best customer service and best guide I’ve ever had!”

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Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour - The guide makes the difference
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Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

4.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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The Hutong Experience by Bike - Games and neighbourhood pauses
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The Hutong Experience by Bike

5.The Hutong Experience by Bike

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

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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Beijing: Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings - Fifteen tastings, with room to choose
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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 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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Beijing: Hutong Breakfast Food Tour - Douzhi: Beijing’s acquired taste
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Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour

7.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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Beijing City Walk: Explore Hutongs Life and Old Beijing - The Drum and Bell Towers at the end
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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 old Beijing with an English-speaking guide. Depending on the departure, expect Qianmen, Dashilan and Sanlihe Hutong, or a night route around Nanluoguxiang, the Drum and Bell Towers, and Houhai. Guides such as Kevin, Yang and Summer Wang have led walks with local snacks, calligraphy and cultural stops.

“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 - Douzhi: Beijing’s acquired taste
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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 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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Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw - Inside a Local Home
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Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

10.Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 73 reviews · from $77

See old Beijing from a rickshaw, then explore the hutongs on foot, climb the Drum Tower and visit a local home and tea house. The three-hour tour includes an English-speaking guide, admission tickets and hotel pickup within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. Guides have included Gale, Michael, William and Cynthia, though your guide may differ.

“This was my first tour in Beijing and it was my favorite! Mr. Goo picked me up at my hotel and he was a wonderful guide! The hutongs are a must and this is the way to experience Beijing!”

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Beijing: Hutongs & Drum Tower City Walking Tour - Yandai Byway: old street, snacks and small shops
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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

Follow an English-speaking guide through the hutongs beside Houhai and Qianhai, past Yandai Byway and the Drum Tower. Depending on your selected option, you can add a rickshaw ride and a visit inside a local courtyard home. Guides have included Alice, Amber, Lisa and Jenny, with food stops and local history along the way.

“The tour was wonderful! The Hutongs are truly beautiful and very unique and different from the other parts of Beijing. You really gain insight in the way how people used to live in Beijing the past centuries and still do. Our tour guide Susan was great. Not only did we learn about interesting historic facts, she also told us about current religious and social trends and showed us the culinary specialties, which was particularly interesting and super delicious. Susan was very kind and even joined us for the visit of the bell tower which wasn’t included in the tour. Thank you for this amazing experience.”

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Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour - From family noodles to Mongolian hot pot
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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

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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Half-Day Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Dim Sum - Bell and Drum Towers bring the route into focus
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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 about four hours walking Beijing’s hutongs with a private English-speaking guide, from Nanluoguxiang and old courtyards to the Bell and Drum Towers and Back Lakes. Try street snacks such as mantou and red bean dessert, then enjoy dim sum if your chosen option includes lunch. Past guide names include Maggie and Kris; your assigned guide may differ.

“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 - Guangji Temple and the Church of the Saviour
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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

Spend 2.5 hours walking about 3 km from Xisi Station through hutongs, temples, a church, and historic buildings. Guides such as Dee, Tracy, and Heidi explain Beijing’s architecture and daily life. The group is limited to eight, and a traditional Beijing drink is included.

“Great guide Dee guided me through hutongs. I really appreciate her profesional attitude and friendly approach. Highly recommended trip.”

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Great Wall-Forbidden City-Hutong Private Layover Guided Tour - Inside the Forbidden City
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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

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from Beijing Capital Airport or your hotel to Mutianyu, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the old hutong area. A licensed English-speaking guide accompanies you, and Yuan is one guide named for a funny, kind manner. The 12-to-14-hour day includes admission tickets and airport transfers; meals and Great Wall cable cars cost extra.

“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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