Top Beijing Food Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the real taste of Beijing on a small-group food tour through historic hutongs, local eateries, and family-run spots away from the usual tourist routes. Follow your local guide through atmospheric alleyways where old Beijing life still feels alive, tasting a mix of street food classics, regional specialties, and neighborhood favorites. Along the way, learn how Beijing’s food culture was shaped by imperial history, migrant communities, local markets, and everyday family traditions. The tour includes Beijing’s most iconic dish: crispy, juicy Peking duck served the local way with thin pancakes, sauce, and fresh toppings. You will also try a variety of lesser-known bites from tucked-away restaurants and vendors that most visitors would not find on their own. This experience is designed for travelers who want more than a checklist. It is a relaxed, story-driven walk through food, culture, and hutong life, showing you a side of Beijing that is local, flavorful, and deeply authentic.

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.

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.

Step beyond ordinary tours into 600-year-old hutongs! Join your local foodie guide for a 3.5-hour, 6-stop culinary adventure to taste authentic flavors, learn how they are made, and dive into their history and culture. Savor real local life with authentic Zhajiangmian (noodles with sweet bean sauce), sizzling skewers, handmade dumplings, Men Ding Rou Bing, traditional spring pancakes, sit-down Peking Duck, and local craft beer. Plus, explore a neighborhood market to taste unique local Chinese seasonal fruits! Every stop offers a unique taste and story you won't want to miss!

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.

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.

Sample three different types of local breakfasts—steamed dumplings, pancakes, and deep-fried dough—on this out-of-the-box culinary tour of Beijing, which also includes stops at the UNESCO-listed Temple of Heaven and Pearl Market, a world-renowned shopping mecca. Explore Beijing’s thriving gastronomy with your own personal guide and get the run-down on the capital’s tastiest treats.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See three of Beijing's top attractions on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan tickets at the Great Wall are included.

Experience Beijing’s best street food with a thrilling sidecar ride! Skip the tourist spots and dive into authentic local eats—from crispy Peking duck to sizzling lamb skewers and hand-pulled noodles. Your adventure begins with a scenic sidecar pickup, weaving through Beijing’s historic streets before stopping at hidden food gems. Led by passionate local guides, you’ll taste, learn, and explore like a true Beijinger. Authentic local spots – Eat where the locals eat Sidecar pickup – A fun & stylish way to explore Private tour – Personalized & immersive experience

Explore the culinary delights of Beijing on a vibrant walking food tour through the city's historic Hutongs. Discover hidden restaurants and off-the-beaten-path eateries while sampling over 15 traditional snacks, including handmade dumplings, juicy meats, and traditional desserts. Enjoy local beer and famous Chinese spirits as you soak in the charm of the Hutongs. With your local guide, delve into captivating tales of the Hutong's story and learn about dining etiquette that adds depth to your cultural experience. - 15+ classic Beijing Food & Snack Tastings - Halal & Vegetarian options available - Historic Hutong Walk - Discover hidden restaurants in the historic Hutongs - Enjoy local beer and traditional Chinese spirits - Guided tour offers insights into local history and dining etiquette

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.

Escape the crowds at other sections of the Great Wall and soak in the scenery and history at Jinshanling during a small-group self-guided day hike from Beijing. Walk a 3.7-mile (6-kilometer) section from East Five Window Tower to Brick Crenel, with the option to enjoy daytime or sunset views With water, admission tickets, and round-trip transit from Beijing included, logistics are made simple.

Discover the magic of Beijing after dark with your own private guide and driver. This flexible evening tour is perfect for layover travelers as well as visitors staying in Beijing. Perfect for layover travelers and visitors staying in Beijing Travel in comfort with a private vehicle, separate professional guide, and driver See the Tiananmen area beautifully lit up at night Stroll along lively Qianmen Street and browse local snack stalls Enjoy photo stops at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube Flexible timing to match your schedule A fun, easy, and stress-free way to experience Beijing by night

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your half day  pre-booked tour of the Summer Palace. Follow your tour guide to visit huge emperor's summer garden. Including the longevity hill, South Lake Island, Suzhou Street. Learn about the ancient history, culture and itions that helped shape the  Summer Palace through your guide's engaging commentary. And then enjoy this unforgettable Chinese Imperial Dining experience at famous Bai Jia Da Yuan restaurant in Beijing where you will be surrounded by the beautiful royal garden and immerse in an ancient times atmosphere. A great show will be preformed during the dinner time.

Enjoy the nightlife of Beijing on this evening tour that combines a delicious dinner and a scintillating show. Get your heartbeat racing with a jaw-dropping Acrobatic performance followed by a meal featuring an authentic Chinese delicacy – Peking duck in this 4 hour.  Hotel pickup and drop-off, dinner and show tickets are all included.