Beijing · PEKING DUCK & OLD BEIJING FOOD
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Duck is the headline, but sesame buns, dumplings, skewers and neighbourhood kitchens tell the fuller story. These 15 food tours show what is tasted, where the walk goes, group size and whether the price includes a full meal.
Explore Beijing hutongs on a 3.5-hour small-group food and beer walk with 4 hearty stops, unlimited beer and soda, plus craft pint.
“Great tour, with the fabulous Winnie. Plenty of food and drink, great fun! Winnie went above and beyond for us, helping out with transportation difficulties due to road closures.”
One day in Beijing with Temple of Heaven, Yonghe Lama Temple, Summer Palace, plus Peking roast duck lunch for $56.
“Overall great! Shannon was my tour guide and Helen was also on the tour. I liked that we started with the Temple of Heaven and then went to the Summer Palace. I do wish we would’ve ended by a subway stop, but I don’t know that it’s possible.”
Old Beijing dinner tour in hutongs with small-group tastings, local beer, and rice wine flight. Walk with an insider guide, easy metro start.
“Some food tours disappoint by being timid or obvious, but not this one. Zeben, our guide, was a great host and guided our convivial group of eight to some great food served in possibly-too-generous-portions accompanied by plenty of local drinks. We never would have found these food sources on our own, let alone known how to order! A fantastic time, I recommend this tour!”
3.5-hour Beijing hutong food tour with hotpot, famous noodles, an Empress Cixi-linked Muslim dish, spring pancakes, and unlimited beer.
“It was lovely to try so many delicious foods! Tara was an excellent guide :)”
A private 4-hour hutong food walk in Beijing with 20+ tastings, a local guide, and courtyard-lane architecture, plus optional pickup.
“In the middle of rain, Kevin took very good care of me. Visited many restaurants and tried different foods. Kevin took care of me really well.”
Beijing Hutong food walk from Dongsi with 15+ tastings in 3 to 4 hours, guided in English and tailored to you.
“our guide Jimmy was fantastic. he brought us to an area of Beijing we never would have found on our own and tried authentic food that was definitely outside our comfort zone but was delicious. would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Beijing”
Taste Beijing hutong breakfast on a 3-hour small-group walk, hitting markets and hidden lanes, with 10+ dishes and an English guide.
“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”
Small-group hutong breakfast walk near Lama Temple, tasting baozi, jianbing, tofu and almond pudding. 3 hours, $55.
“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”
A private Beijing highlights day covering Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, plus Peking duck lunch.
“We started our tour at Temple Of Heaven - my guide, Tracy, from WikiBeijing Tour Company, was awesome! Not only was she knowledgeable about the history and culture of the various sites we visited, but she was also respectful, thoughtful and so very kind. We exercised with the local people in the morning at the Temple of Heaven and watched them knit and play card games. Then we toured the Temple - such a beautiful place and a very special cultural experience for me. From there, we visited Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City - such immense and beautiful places and such incredible cultural history... After that, we had a fantastic…”
Beijing VIP roast duck banquet plus acrobatics at Chaoyang Theatre, with hotel pickup. Great show, mixed duck dinner value.
“Great show, exceeding expectations, in this type of entertainment. The guide Sam was very precise, unobtrusive and professional.”
Walk Dongsi Hutongs with a local friend and eat classic Beijing snacks, dumplings, noodles, and dessert, customized to you.
“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”
A private Beijing day built for efficiency, with Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and a classic Peking duck lunch.
“Terrible! The tour provider was Happy Box Travel. Because we arrived after they called the hotel and checked in at midnight, the hotel told them we had not checked in when they called. We were en flight to Beijing. As a result, no one shRead more”
Royal dining in a preserved courtyard near the Forbidden City, paired with a Mandarin cultural show and royal courses. 2 hours, $99.
“Very beautiful performance. The serving of food is integrated into the whole storytelling. All in mandarin but is not hindering the experience at all. Food is local and from what I understand quite authentic but a bit uncommon to western taste though very interesting to try.”
Private 3-hour Beijing walking food tour with 10+ tastings, dumplings and noodles, local beer, and an English guide near Dongsi subway.
“This is a great tour that will take you to places you will probably miss on your own. Richard was a great guide and showed us local gems and made sure we had a great time. 10/10”
A private 3-hour Beijing night food tour in Dongsi Hutong, with hotel pickup, kabobs, tanjianbing, Yunnan dishes, and more.
“Fantastic sampling of many classic Chinese dishes! Our guide, Miko, taught us about the history of Beijing and the proper way to eat each unique dish. Good vegetarian options! Hotel pickup was convenient. Great option for first timers in mainland China!”
