Top Beijing Culinary Tours

It can be easy to get lost in Beijing—especially if exploring its narrow maze-like hutongs—so make life easy for yourself with this small-group walking tour. The guide takes care of navigating, so there’s no need for maps, and along the way, you can see historical hutongs, ancient landmarks, and hidden places that you’d likely miss on solo explorations.

Go off the beaten path in Beijing to visit a hutong (traditional-style neighborhood) with a private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Sample more than 20 different dishes at small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries, and restaurants. Meet the owners and learn about Chinese culinary customs on this half-day tour including all food tastings.

Shun the beaten path and savor a breakfast feast as you explore a traditional hutong neighborhood on this small-group walking tour. Exploring with a foodie guide, learn how locals live as you snack, slurp, and sip over 10 different dishes and drinks from four or five separate eateries. Along the way try yoghurt and pancakes, savor coffee with a view, and visit a local market to see what’s in season.

Beijing’s food culture is incredibly rich, but the most memorable meals are rarely found along the main tourist streets. This guided dinner tour takes you deep into Old Beijing to walk through one of the city’s remaining hutong (narrow lane) neighborhoods and dine at local, family-run spots known mainly to residents. Instead of guessing where to go, follow an insider route to sample traditional dishes and experience the flavors that have shaped Beijing’s everyday life for generations.

With this private walking tour, you can discover many Beijing food specialties that tourists usually miss out on. Rather than having language barriers, enjoy having a private guide to show you around and recommend the best dishes to eat. Best of all, to keep the experience as effortless as possible, food and drink tastings are included, such as noodles, beer, and soup dumplings.

Sample more than 20 different foods on this private walking tour through Houhai Lake, Nanluoguxiang, and other Beijing hotspots. Learn about Chinese culture and cuisine as you visit local markets and meet food stall owners. This half-day tour offers a personalized experience with a professional guide, focusing on traditional and modern flavors.

Discover the foodie highlights of Beijing’s old hutongs (1,000-year-old alleys and courtyards) on this private culinary adventure. The narrow, unnamed streets can make navigating feel like a maze, but exploring with your guide makes things easy. As you soak up the atmosphere, you can look forward to trying dishes ranging from Mongolian hot pot to fresh noodles and barbecue, all paired with local beers and sodas.

Choose our morning or evening tour to experience authentic Beijing flavors and culture like a local both blend delicious food, history, and real local life! Either tour includes no less than 5 food stops and 10 eateries. Morning Option: Good Morning Beijing Start your day with a breakfast hunt in a historic neighborhood. Explore a wet market (taste fresh Asian fruits), wander Hutongs, pass the Drum Tower, and stroll a central lake. Sample classic breakfasts: egg pancakes, potstickers, soy milk, fried dough, tea eggs, and more. Learn dish stories, local life, and the Drum/Bell Towers’ ancient timekeeping role. Evening Option: Beijing Dusk Experience Beijing at dusk with a dinner tour. Explore evening streets, a food market, and Hutongs, visit the Drum Tower and lake. Savor iconic dinners such as clear-broth hot pot, Chinese burgers, dumplings, fried sauce noodles. Hear dish histories, local life, and the area’s heritage.

Discover Beijing’s traditional culinary culture, and go on a wide-ranging food tour with this private dinner time itinerary. Meet your guide at your downtown hotel and travel via taxi or subway to our foodie points starting place. You’ll visit several different restaurants, and will try up to 12 dishes, ranging from street skewers to Mongolian-style ice cream, all washed down with local soda, local beer, and Beijing baiju(Chinese spirit). The special stop will be the Beijing Lamb Ribs Hotpot (used to call Old Beijing Scorpion Hotpot since the bones shape looks like scorpion), meat from the bones is gentle and juicy since boiled in soup for a few hours, easily take off the bones. Beside ribs, you also will eat a lot of vegetables in hot pot as well. As you go, you’ll also see Beijing’s hutongs traditional alleys and courtyards that are native are staying now.

Enjoy a stress-free and enlightening visit to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Forbidden City—a highlight of any Beijing trip—on this small-group half-day walking tour, with tickets included. Your guide leads you through highlights of this vast, elaborately decorated complex during a morning or afternoon tour—choose a time to suit your schedule. Note that this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart problems.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Beijing with this private transfer service. Avoid shared shuttles and long taxi lines after your flight, and meet your driver directly at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). Relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence in Beijing with a private tour designed for your group size.

It can be difficult to beat the crowds in Beijing. This Forbidden City admission ticket is the perfect way to ensure you have an stress-free visit with no waiting around. Gain access using your passport near the main entrance, close to Tiananmen Square, then explore the palace complex and admire the courtyards and gardens. Choose between morning or afternoon admission; upgrade to add a guide or visit the Treasure Gallery.

The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing’s most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match. This half-day walking tour ensures you maximize your time, with a private guide, pre-paid entrance tickets, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Plus, hotel pickup is included for an easy day of exploring.

100% Risk-Free Guarantee: We are confident in our service. Not satisfied midway through the tour? Tell us right then for a full refund! VIP Small Group: Strictly capped at 8 guests for a relaxed, private dinner party vibe. Bonus: Complimentary high-res digital photos by a professional photographer. Local Market Visit: Step off the beaten path to explore a traditional fresh market and taste seasonal Chinese fruits. 20+ Tastings: Come hungry! Savor courtyard BBQ, handmade Zhajiangmian, Spring Pancakes, and Doornail Meat Pies. Courtyard Drinks: Cap off the night sipping house-brewed craft beer in a traditional hutong bar.

Enjoy a delicious and wide-ranging foray into Beijing’s culinary traditions on this small-group food tour. With a maximum of eight tour attendees, you’re guaranteed a personal experience. Visit several local restaurants, sample more than 10 traditional dishes, washed down with beer, soda, and baiju. You’ll also have the chance to explore the city’s historical hutong alleyways.

Escape the massive crowds at the Great Wall of China at Badaling and visit the restored Mutianyu section on this hassle-free and budget-friendly full-day group tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the wall’s history and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watchtowers and enjoy an optional cable car ride (own expense). A Chinese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Beat the crowds and take the guesswork out of what local foods to try on this private or small-group half-day foodie walking tour of Dongsi hutong in Beijing. Savor more than 15 tastings including Peking duck, hot pot, northern dumplings, local liquor, unlimited soft drinks, and beer while learning about Chinese food culture.

Join a captivating culinary journey in Gulou guided by a local foodie guide. Discover the area's history through stories that have been passed down for generations, blended with the unique tastes of the region. Experience diverse culinary styles, each offering delicious dishes and drinks that have their own special stories to tell. 1. Try traditional hot pot, taste dishes from a restaurant run by Chairman Mao's former chef, and sample delicious street food - all in one area. 2. Visit local craft beer bars hidden in the city's historic alleyways - it's a must-try experience in Beijing. 3. Take a peaceful walk through the old alleyways along the Grand Canal and enjoy beautiful views of Beijing at night.

Feast your senses on the spectacular sights of an acrobatic show and the tantalizing taste of Peking duck, without having to arrange separate outings, during this combo evening experience in Beijing. Dine at a banquet featuring signature Peking duck, then enjoy VIP seats to a traditional acrobatics performance. Includes skip-the-line access and hotel transfers from central Beijing hotels.

Enjoy the Beijing night tour by feasting on the exciting acrobatic show and tasting delicious hot pot at the well-known brand-Haidilao restaurant. Pay a short visit of the outstanding Bird’s Nest and Water Cube where 2008 Olympic Games took place successfully. A vegetarian option is available for this small group tour.

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this door-to-door private tour. Immerse yourself in the best Peking Opera at Liyuan Theatre. Savor a delightful Peking Duck Cuisine. Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off are all inclusive.

Enjoy your tasty vegetarian dinner and relax in the delightful ambiance at luxurious King's Joy restaurant. Immerse yourself in the wonderful night views of Beijing, drive pass by grand Tiananmen Square and the enchanting National Center for the Performing Arts; look upward at the “big Pants”-China Central Television Headquarter and the Olympic Park. This ultimate night tour will have you missing this country for years to come.

Make dinner memorable and step back in time to Imperial China on this delightful nighttime experience. Sit down for dinner at the Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant, a Chinese garden restaurant with all the trappings of traditional Qing-era palace. Enjoy cultural performances of ‘face-changing’ and traditional Peking Opera as you dine, in a restaurant full of old-fashioned pavilions, courtyards and more.