China · HUTONG TOURS
The grey-brick lanes behind the boulevards are where Beijing still looks like itself. These 15 go through them on foot, by bike and by rickshaw, most with a courtyard house or a family kitchen built in. Prices and lengths for each.
Walk Beijing hutongs on a 3.5-hour food and beer tour with 4 local meals, craft beer pint, and small-group guides.
“Our guide Ernstina was enthusiastic, sweet and very knowledgeable. Not only did she bring us to some restaurants off the beaten track that were super delicious but she was also able to share stories and answer lots of questions we had. Read more”
Beijing in one full day by bus: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Hutong alleys, Summer Palace, plus Bird’s Nest night views. Great value.
“The guide Joy from Mubus is super energetic. She gives detailed instructions on where to meet, with back up plan in case we wandered off. Even thou we are a big group of 30 - you still get the personal attention. The stories shared in each place takes you back to how people lives during that period. We ended up visiting 6 places as we ended the tour at The Birds Nest. I especially like the waterway cruise from Purple Bamboo Park to Summer Palace.”
A small-group day in Beijing hitting Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace, and Hutong alleys, with tickets and pickup included for $99.
“Helen is such a trooper!! Our group had a couple of mishaps but thanks to her, we were able to complete the itinerary and have a wonderful time! The tour is fast-paced and no-nonsense, ideal for those who want to see the essentials and not waste time.”
Private hutong food walk in Beijing with a guide, 20+ tastings, and local stops in Dongsi Hutong and LongFuSi Jie.
“The tour with Mike was great. We originally booked a vegetarian option but the agency forgot to tell him. So he had to improvise on the spot and did an amazing job. The food tasted great and was delicious.”
Bike through Beijing hutongs with an English guide, e-bike or bicycle, helmets, street food stops, and games near Drum and Bell Towers.
“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 .”
Beijing Hutong walk with 15+ tastings from Dongsi Station, 3 to 4 hours with an English guide. Optional pickup, local snacks.
“Our tour guide Mike was absolutely fabulous, giving us a fantastic overview about local food and habits. He also adjusted our food preferences along the way. Super nice person and great experience overall. 100% recommendation”
Small-group Beijing hutong breakfast walk with 10+ local bites, market stops, and a friendly English-speaking guide in about 3 hours.
“My children were tired and didn’t want to get up and go.They were both happy that I was persistent and made them go.The food was amazing❣️To see what the natives eat was interesting.Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendlyRead more”
A small-group 3-hour Beijing hutong breakfast tour near Lama Temple, with guided tastings like jianbing, baozi, tofu, and almond pudding.
“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”
Rickshaw through Beijing’s hutongs, climb Drum and Bell Towers, visit a local home, then enjoy tea tasting, with hotel pickup.
“The tour guide was reasonably good. There could have been a lot more information given. However this tour spent a lot of time trying to sell me things. It seems clear that viator has something to do with this. I want to go to a place, learn about it and not be forced into buying overpriced goods.”
3-hour small-group Beijing hutong food tour from Shichai, tasting 4 classics, making snacks, and hearing real street-food stories.
“The whole evening was just easy. We didn’t have to decide what to order or where to go—the guide handled everything and even added a few surprise dishes based on our reactions. You could tell she knew the owners at each place. Plus, for the beer drinkers in our group, sRead more”
See Beijing hutongs by rickshaw and on foot, pause at Houhai and Qianhai, visit a Taoist temple, and climb the Drum Tower.
“The ancient hutongs were amazing to see. Our guide Kolar Lee was very knowledgeable, courteous, and numerous. We enjoys our tour of the hutongs along the ancient seas, via rickshaw was a lovely journey. Visiting the drum tower was great, we got to witness the banging of the drums performance. Along the way Kolar Lee explained the history and secrets of the ancient hutongs, we even got to check out an local family home on the way.. how incredible. Final leg of the trip, we were treated to a traditional Chinese meal at a lovely restaurant. Thankyou Kolar Lee for the amazing experience. ✌🏼✌🏼”
Private Beijing hutong food and beer tour near Shichahai with hotel pickup, up to six tastings, unlimited beer and soda, and a local guide.
“This was a very informative and yummy tour, I was 1:1 with the very knowledgeable guide who was local and showed me the secret and not so secret places in Hutong.”
Half-day private Beijing hutong walk with a guide, street snacks, and dim sum lunch, plus hotel pickup, Bell and Drum Towers, Houhai lakes.
“I had the most wonderful tour with Maggie! She personalized my tour to my interests and was so knowledgeable about every single question I asked! Before this tour, I had only seen the larger shopping areas in Beijing (I was only there for 24 Read more”
A 2.5-hour small-group hutong walk from Xisi Station. Temples, a church, a bookshop stop, and a traditional drink for $49.
“Dee was great! A fantastic way to find hidden gems and historic facts we actually didn't hear anywhere else. Flexible, and at your pace.”
Private Beijing layover tour hitting Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Hutongs, with guide, driver, tickets, and visa-free help.
“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!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
