China · WALKING TOURS IN BEIJING
Good walking tours in Beijing fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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”
Private Tiananmen and Forbidden City walking tour with hotel pickup, pre-paid entry, and a customizable guide route, from $75.68.
“Cindy was a phenomenal tour guide. Her English was very good and she was very passionate about the Forbidden city and Beijing history. She was great at letting us know all the best tips to make sure we had a great trip and even guided us in a few other stops in Beijing she thought we would be interested in. She did not rush our tour and we felt we got a good handle on the Forbidden City. She also helped us figure out how to navigate China better as tourists and was very kind in making sure we were doing ok in our travels through China even after our…”
Private guided walk of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing, with reserved entry, optional Temple of Heaven, and pickup help.
“It was so amazing. First off, the place is magical. Pictures do not do it justice. Secondly, Susie was perfect. She was proactive in all communication. She was knowledgeable and just fun to listen to.”
Guided small-group or private walk from Tian’anmen Square to the Forbidden City with guaranteed entry, smart storytelling, and add-on options.
“Melody was an amazing tour guide. There were only three in our group, which was great. We spent six hours with Melody touring Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. She was funny, friendly, packed with information about the site and easily kept our minds engaged for six hours. It was also great to bypass many of the queuing lines. All in all, the tour was well worth the money for a wonderful experience. Thank you Melody for a never to be forgotten experience.”
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.”
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”
Private guided Forbidden City tour with guaranteed entry, hotel pickup, and optional Tian’anmen Square plus Temple of Heaven or Great Wall add-ons.
“Lynda was an amazing guide during our visit to Beijing! We initially thought our visit was going to be challenging because of cold weather and 2 young children, but Lynda made it flawless! Really recommend Lynda for anyone visiting Beijing!”
Walk Beijing’s historic core from Huguang Guild Hall to Qianmen, try calligraphy, and learn how old neighborhoods meet modern life. Reserve for $5, then tip.
“Very knowledgeable and interesting stories of life past and present of Chinese lifestyle. We sampled street food and enjoyed the hustle of Qianmen pedestrian street a must if time is limited”
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. ✌🏼✌🏼”
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.”
Half-day small-group walking tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with skip-the-line tickets, expert guide commentary, and optional private pickup.
“Jeffrey was a great tour guide who explained Chinese history along the way starting from hotel pickup to Tiananmen Sq to forbidden city. It is normally nearly impossible to arrange Forbidden City tickets but his travel agency did it for us and hRead more”
Private Summer Palace walking tour in Beijing with entry included, expert guides, and scenic add-ons like Suzhou Street and Marble Boat.
“Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful experience in Beijing! We had an amazing time in the summer palace with Alice who was great at telling us about the history and culture of the palace and was extremely knowledgeaRead more”
Two-day private Beijing tour with Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall cable car, Summer Palace, lunch included.
“Saw just about everything in 2 days. The guide and driver accommodated our needs.Jade was wonderful. Would highly recommend.”
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