China · HUTONG TOURS
The old lanes are half a city block from the tourist streets and read completely differently. These 15 walk, cycle or roll through them, some ending in somebody’s courtyard kitchen, priced by length with a note on the ones that run after dark.
Explore Beijing’s hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, local beer, and family-run eateries on this small-group food tour.
“The tour guide was excellent and the food was excellent. Unfortunately, we had to leave before the last meal but we would definitely do it again”
See Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, hutongs, and Summer Palace in one guided day, with practical tips on walking, lunch, crowds, and 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.”
Review of Beijing’s 10 to 11 hour small-group tour to the Temple of Heaven, Hutongs, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace for $99.
“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!”
Taste 20+ Chinese dishes in Beijing’s Dongsi hutongs with a private guide, local shops, old courtyards, and practical food tips.
“Very good tour. Highly recommended. Kevin was good guide - very responsive, friendly and helpful. Good communication and no problems.”
Review of Beijing’s Hutong Experience by Bike, with e-bikes, street food, local culture, safety tips, price guidance, and booking advice.
“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 .”
Taste 15+ Beijing specialties, wander historic hutongs, and learn local food traditions on a private three-hour culinary walk.
“May was a spectacular guide! We ate so much good food that we never would have found on our own, learned about the history and culture of what we were eating, and had an all around great time. Highly recommend!”
Review of Beijing’s 3-hour hutong breakfast tour, with 10-plus tastings, local markets, cultural insights, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.
“Very cool, traditional food experience! Our guide, Lynn, was very friendly & knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, Qianmen, Nanluoguxiang, and Drum and Bell Towers on a guided 2.5-hour walk for $15.
“I had a wonderful City Walk experience in Nantong Luoguxiang! The route was well designed and full of local history and stories that I would never have noticed on my own. A special thanks to our guide Kevin — he was very professional, frienRead more”
Taste Beijing’s best breakfast dishes while walking its hutongs, temples, and local backstreets on this intimate three-hour food tour.
“Would highly recommend this tour - Garth is a great guide, you get to try a wide range of different foods and really explore the area but also I found it so helpful just to figure out how things ‘work’ in China - how to order and pay etc whicRead more”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs by rickshaw, visit a local home, climb the Drum Tower, and taste Chinese tea in this practical three-hour tour review.
“Our guide, William, was excellent and he could not have done more for us. Very professional and a delight to be with. The tour itself was excellent an a great insight into life before modern China and we highly recommend it. We have used Viator many times in many countries, and have never been disappointed. We have recommended Viator to many of our friends who have also been very impressed. Thank you for running a high quality, very reliable travel company.”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, lakes, Taoist temple, Drum Tower, rickshaw lanes, local snacks, and a traditional courtyard home in 3 to 4 hours.
“Amber was great. He knowledge of the area and history of Beijing was really good. Amber went out of her way to give is a great experience”
Explore Beijing’s old hutongs through hot pot, noodles, barbecue, local beer, and family-run food stops on this private four-hour tour.
“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.”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, Bell and Drum Towers, street treats, and dim sum on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“One of our highlights of Beijing. Our guide was wonderful. Learned much that most tourists miss about the entryways of the houses.”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, temples, courtyards, and local life on a small-group walk with a traditional drink and expert city tips.
“Walking with Dee as your guide through the intriguing hutong district was a great way to start exploring Beijing. Dee was very knowledgeable and friendly. She took me to unpredictable places that are hard to reach on your own and told me about them in a great way.”
Review of a private Beijing layover tour covering Mutianyu, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and hutongs with airport pickup.
“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!”
Pick a wall, a palace, a kitchen or a river.
