🗺️ Overview
Step into the heart of Old Beijing on this Private Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Tour through the city’s historic hutongs—narrow alleys and courtyards that date back over 1,000 years. As you stroll through these atmospheric lanes, your guide will lead you to hidden food spots where you’ll sample local delights, from hearty Mongolian hotpot to freshly made noodles, savory BBQ, and refreshing local beers. This is the perfect way to experience Beijing’s vibrant food scene and explore a side of the city that most travelers miss.
- Personalized experience with a private guide
- No navigation worries—just enjoy the food and atmosphere
- Six food stops to taste authentic dishes and local drinks
- Discover Beijing from a local’s perspective
✅ What’s Included
- English-speaking guide service fee
- 5-6 food and drink tastings (enough for lunch or dinner)
- Unlimited beer and sodas
- One cup of fresh yoghurt or one frozen yoghurt pop
- Hotel pickup (transportation costs on your own with UBER or subway)
- Optional Spanish/French/German/Italian guide (extra 500 RMB, notify us 3 days before)
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off (your guide will assist with finding transport back)
- Extra transportation fees for hotels outside the 4th Ring Road
📍 Meeting and Pickup
We’ll pick you up from your hotel within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. For locations outside this area, your guide will help you take an UBER or subway to the meeting point.
🌟 Key Highlights
Shichahai Scenic Area
Start your journey in the vibrant Shichahai area, where you’ll explore family-run eateries and sample local delicacies. From Mongolian hotpot to BBQ skewers, your guide will introduce you to dishes that have been served in these alleyways for generations. Along the way, you’ll also discover family noodles, Beijing wraps, and other street food staples.
With each stop, you’ll not only taste Beijing’s traditional flavors but also hear fascinating stories about the area’s history and culture. You’ll also enjoy a cold pint of homemade draft beer or sip on local sodas as you make your way through the alleys.
End your Private Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Tour with a refreshing handmade yoghurt or a frozen yoghurt pop—the perfect sweet treat to wrap up your culinary adventure.
💬 Reviews
“Really cool tour!”
William_L
We had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide, Justin, was super friendly and knowledgeable. We ate and drank really well and got to see parts of Beijing we wouldn’t have found on our own. Highly recommend this Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Tour!
“Fun food tour”
Conor_F
Despite the cold, this was a great way to start our trip. Justin was a fantastic guide, and we enjoyed every stop. Great food and great company!
“Excellent, personal tour”
Christoph_H
This tour was fantastic. It was a 1:1 experience with a knowledgeable local guide, and I got to explore hidden parts of the hutongs. Highly recommend it!
“Start Beijing the right way!”
Alyssa_T
Nico was an excellent guide—great English and very informative. A wonderful experience that I would highly recommend the Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Tour to anyone visiting Beijing!
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