Overview
Step off the beaten path and dive into Beijing’s hidden hutongs—historic alleyways packed with flavor. This small-group walking tour combines rich culture withrich tastes.
This Beijing Hutong Walking Tour discovers tucked-away family-run eateries, taste authentic local dishes, and wash it all down withunlimited local beer. End the night at a cozy craft brewery. Come hungry, leave happy.
- Taste your way through Beijing’s most authentic neighborhoods
- Enjoy a small group experience with 12 travelers or fewer
- Savor local eats like spring pancakes, hotpot, and hand-pulled noodles
- Sample Beijing craft beer at a hidden brewery
✅ What’s Included
- 4 food stops (full dinner equivalent)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Unlimited local beer and soft drinks
- 1 pint of craft beer at a brewery
- Small group (max 12 people)
Not included: Gratuities
📍 Meeting Point
Start: Exit C, Shichahai Subway Station
You’ll receive an email with full meeting instructions after booking. Please note: Map location is approximate due to metro system limits.
End: Just 10 minutes’ walk from the start point. Easy to return or continue exploring.
🌟 Key Highlights
🍴 Savor Hidden Culinary Delights
Meet your guide at Shichahai Station and set off through winding hutong alleys. Your journey covers 1.5 miles (2.5km) of Beijing’s oldest neighborhoods—rich in both history and taste.
🏠 Family Kitchens & Local Secrets
Skip the tourist traps. Visit family homes and tiny restaurants hidden deep inside the hutongs. Sample authentic Beijing staples—from spring pancakes at a husband-wife eatery to century-old noodle recipes at the Yan family courtyard.
🔥 Beijing Hotpot with a View
Enjoy rooftop views near Drum Tower as you dive into copper-pot hotpot. Dip paper-thin slices of beef and lamb into rich sesame sauce—just like locals do.
🍜 Mao’er Hutong: A Taste of Beijing Noodles
On this tour, we’ll take you to the Yan family’s 100-year-old home, tucked deep inside one of the city’s authentic hutong courtyards. Here, you’ll taste their famous, made-from-scratch noodle recipe—passed down through generations. The family has been perfecting this dish for over a century, and their secret recipe is something only locals get to experience.
🍺 Craft Beer & Cold Drinks
Between tastings, sip unlimited local beer and sodas. End your walk at a local brewery where you’ll enjoy a pint of small-batch craft beer in a cozy, hutong-style bar.
Further Reading
Best Halal Food in Beijing: top restaurants, must-try dishes & Tips
Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants in Beijing for Foreign Travelers
Street Food in Beijing: What to Eat and Where to Find It
Yaoji Chaogan Restaurant, Beijing: Dishes, Prices and Dining Tips
Good Authentic Peking Duck Restaurants in Beijing
Eating Places inside the Forbidden City
Huguosi Street Beijing (Huguosi Hutong Snack Street) Travel Guide
Guijie Street (Ghost Street), Beijing: All You Need to Know
Nanluoguxiang – Unveil the Charm of Old Beijing’s Historic Hutong
Xianyukou Street Travel Guide (All You Need to Know)
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