Beijing’s hutongs: Recommended tours & tickets

Experience the charm of Beijing's ancient hutongs, the historic communities that have shaped the city's culture and identity for centuries. On this ride you will get a taste of the hidden adventures in our Beijing & form real connections. >Immerse in local life & culture >Discover hidden gems >Taste delicious street food >Play ancient games & traditions >Learn about hutong history >Try locally brewed beers or coffee If you're feeling extra adventurous we could: -Swim in the ancient lakes -Have a go at water calligraphy -Dance with locals -Hunt for rooftop views This experience is for the souls truly ready for an adventure. Those looking to deep dive into Beijing life and discover a side to Beijing that most don't get to experience.

Beijing’s hutong feel much more atmospheric with a private guide on hand to tell their stories and answer all your questions. Experience big-ticket highlights such as the Bell and Drum Towers, Yandai Xie Street, Back Lakes, and Yinding Bridge alongside lesser-known courtyards on this door-to-door tour. Along the way, try bubble tea, red bean dessert, and “mantou” buns, then dine (or lunch) a delightful dim sum potstickers in town. Stroll through old Beijing and authentic hutong with a private guide Sample signature street food then savor a dim sum feast Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule

An authentic culinary tour through Dong Si Area, lesser tourist visited hutongs. Visit Dong Si area where you will be immersed into the real tradition of Chinese culinary culture and get the complete experience of hutong cuisine like an insider. Explore the charming traditional community, walk around the Hutong.Included will be 20+ different food tastings at various diverse locations, such as markets, shops, bakeries and restaurants. You will visit local haunts, get a chance to meet the owners and explore historical sites that few tourists have an opportunity to experience.

Your small group tour travels by private climate controlled van while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around the alleys of Beijing's hutongs to get off the beaten path with unlimited local beer and soda. You will eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own. After 3-4 hours, you will finish at a popular local brewery to have a pint of the best craft brew in town. Note: This tour will be a walking tour in effect from Mar 1st onwards. Walking distance for the entire route is approximately 2km.

A stroll through Beijing’s Hutongs are recommended to every visitor to the capital, but locals know that “there are as many hutongs as there are hairs on an ox” around the city. The best way to get to know the most scenic twisting backstreets that locals call home is by eating your way through them, especially at the pop-up breakfast stalls that disappear after the morning rush hour. On this tour, you’ll meet your bilingual guide and small group at a convenient location, then head out to try traditional morning dishes side-by-side with the locals who love them.

Get away from the tourists and explore a traditional hutong neighborhood while enjoying breakfast like a local. On this 2-hour intimate walking tour, your small group will enjoy loads of food and drinks while visiting 4-5 eateries and street stalls. Along with your English speaking guide, you'll discover how locals live in this completely off-the-beaten path area. Finish with one of the city’s best coffees with a view!

There's nothing quite like spending a magical evening in Beijing. On this private 4-hour evening tour, you will delight in seeing the amazing city sights all aglow. Prior to scouring the city in search of the city's illuminated beauties, experience an authentic Chinese dinner in the lively neighborhood of Hutong Street. Highlights during your panoramic tour include CCTV building, Birds Nest, Water Cube, The Place Mall, National Theatre and Tiananmen square. Finally, enjoy a stroll around the handsome Houhai Lake area. Hotel pickup within the 4th ring road and transport by private vehicle are included.

There’s no better way to discover traditional Beijing life in authentic “hutong” neighborhoods than with a private guide. This door-to-door private bike tour combines the well-known attractions with less-visited lanes where locals still go about their daily lives. Besides Nanluoguxiang, Back Lakes, and Yandai Xie Street, see a drum show at the Drum Tower, enjoy a dumpling lunch, and visit some newly renovated “hutong” beside the Grand Canal. Pedal the “hutong” neighborhoods of downtown Beijing with a private guide Relax with round-trip door-to-door private car transfers from your hotel Savor a traditional dumpling lunch at a typical “hutong” eatery Catch the drum show at the Drum Tower and shop for souvenirs