China · WALKING TOURS IN BEIJING
The shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours in Beijing worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you pay.
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”
Review of Beijing’s private Forbidden City walking tour, with Tiananmen Square, flexible options, guides, transport details, costs, and practical tips.
“This was the best tour I’ve ever taken, and I’ve been all over the world. Our guide Lilly was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and spent time making sure we saw everything we wanted and had a great personal touch. The Forbidded City is an absolute must, and to have a great guide like Lilly is a true delight. She even took us to a great restaurant and made sure we enjoyed our traditional Chinese lunch. Simply the best! Thank you Lilly.”
Review of Beijing’s private Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour, with practical advice on guides, transport, timing, value, and optional sights.
“James was a very kind and helpful guide. He got us into the Square and Forbidden City nice and early so we didn’t have to queue for too long. He was very enjoyable to be with.”
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.”
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!”
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”
Review of Beijing’s private Forbidden City tour, with Tian’anmen, Temple of Heaven, transport options, guide quality, price, and practical tips.
“Lisa is a wonderful guide! She made the tour excellent, relaxed and interesting. We felt ourselves very welcomed regardless to the heat +37C. Thank you so much!”
Review of Beijing’s private two-hour food walk through Dongsi Hutongs, with flexible dishes, local guidance, dietary options, and practical tips.
“The tour was brilliant - Jenny tailored it to my dietary preferences and offered her choices and recommendations throughout the tour. Her recommendations were guided purely by how good the food is - a true foodie!! Each dish was dRead more”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, guild halls, old shopping streets, and calligraphy traditions on an affordable 3.5-hour walking tour.
“I had such a good time during this tour in Beijing and it exceeded all my expectations! Hao was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the city's history, providing various insights at every stop. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Beijing in such unique way!”
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”
Taste more than 10 Beijing specialties on a private three-hour food walk with an English-speaking guide, local eateries, dumplings, noodles, and beer.
“Our guide Davide was fun and interesting. The food was tasty. Local authentic Chinese food with a very knowledgeable guide.”
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 Beijing’s half-day Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour, with itinerary, guide quality, pricing, timing, entry rules, and practical tips.
“Private tour with very well prepared guide Lucy, who spoke English very good and walked me through the history of Beijing and the Forbidden City. Highly recommend if, like me, you only have few hours to visit the city.”
Review of Beijing’s private Summer Palace walking tour, with flexible timing, expert guides, scenic add-ons, transport choices, and practical tips.
“Be careful with the meeting point: there are several gates, and the map in the Viator map may not be accurate. Or maybe I just mistook the ending point for the starting one :) Either way, I was able to contact the guide and find the correct placRead more”
Pick a wall, a palace, a kitchen or a river.
