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Welcome to a capital city whose story goes back at least 3000 years. In Beijing, you'll find a wealth of history, both ancient (the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace, Forbidden City) and more recent (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Tiananmen Square). For the best market experience, choose the Dirt Market over the touristy Silk Market. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is absolutely essential.
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1. Small-Group Night Walking Tour: Beijing Hutong Discovery Plus Great Leap Brewing Pub Visit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This 3-hour walking tour takes you to experience local's night life in Hutong area (Beijing old neighborhood). Besides learn the Hutong culture and history, you can also do some shopping for Souvenirs, try out some local food and more! In addition, enjoy a glass of beer in Great Leap Brewing. During this tour, you will visit famous Nanluoguxiang Hutong, interesting Yandaixiejie Alley, beautiful Houhai Lake, and pass by Drum Tower and Bell Tower.
Inclusions: Small group walking tour, English speaking tour guide, A glass of beer with some peanuts at Great Leap Brewing, Local street food
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Souvenirs
Reviewed By 761sidneyg
Sherry did a fantastic job showing us some of the best and most important sights in Beijing. She had already booked tickets in advance and was able to help navigate us through various gates and QR codes, which made the tour much smoother, and she was extremely knowledgeable, interesting, and friendly. Seeing these sights was at least twice as enjoyable because she was there to explain them and make conversation with us. I strongly recommend a tour with Sherry. We had a great time at Christmas because of her.
2. Beijing Craft Beer Fans Hutong Dinner Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Hit the alleys of Beijing City’s old Hutong area on a private 3-hour craft beer dinner tour that takes you to several delicious stops and 1 craft beer brewing gardens.This experience provides an overview of the old Beijing’s lesser-known hutong specialties: Hutong BBQ, courtyard dishes, skewers, minced meat sauteed noodles and along with plenty of different flavor of craft beers, home-made pear herbal soup, local drinks. Get a greater understanding of old Beijing hutong culture and craft beer quick development history from your knowledgeable guide. Throughout the tour, local tea and local drinks are unlimited provide, you are welcome to try 6 kinds of popular craft beers (about 2- 4 pints, you choose your flavor).
Inclusions: English-speaking tour guide service fee, Hutong BBQ and Hutong countyard meals, Taste 6 kinds of Beijing craft beer, One cup yoghurt or one frozen yoghurt pop, Private tour, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By B8603NLmiked
This was our first time to go on a private tour here in China and it was well worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, who took care of everything, and was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. Visiting the Great Wall was a highlight for me and my kids loved riding back down in the toboggan. Being able to jump in the van and relax as we were driven from place to place was great and it is highly recommended if you have kids. Our driver, Lee, was very polite and both he and Peter provided a great service. I highly recommend this tour.
3. Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Hit the alleys of Beijing City’s old Hutong area on a 3-hour culinary tour that takes you to 4 to 6 delicious stops. Ideal for the first-time visitors, this experience provides an overview of the old Beijing’s foodie scene and reveals lesser-known hutong specialties such as Beijing Wraps, Hutong style BBQ, Mongolian hot pot, fresh noodle, and along with hand-made fresh yoghurt, home-made pear herbal soup, local drinks, unlimited local beers and 1 pint of home-made craft beer. Explore with ease this carefree hutong walking tour and get a greater understanding of old Beijing hutong culture from your private knowledgeable guide.
Inclusions: English-speaking tour guide service fee, 4-6 food stops, Food and drink tastings (enough for lunch or dinner), Unlimited beer and sodas, 1 pint of home-made craft beer, One cup yoghurt or one frozen yoghurt pop
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By B8603NLmiked
This was our first time to go on a private tour here in China and it was well worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, who took care of everything, and was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. Visiting the Great Wall was a highlight for me and my kids loved riding back down in the toboggan. Being able to jump in the van and relax as we were driven from place to place was great and it is highly recommended if you have kids. Our driver, Lee, was very polite and both he and Peter provided a great service. I highly recommend this tour.
4. Beijing Private Evening Food Tour with Great Leaping Brewery Taproom Hopping
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience Beijing's history, best local food and a western-style brewery bar hop on a 4-hour private gourmet tour that explores the city’s most popular night life zone, traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine. Accompanied by a tour guide, admire the night view of the Houhai lake area, explores the historical area at Shichahai, Yandaixie Street, Gulou East Street and Nanluoguxiang Allay. Savor the rich flavor of local delicacies like Traditional Beijing Noodle, "Tea Soup", Pancake, Soup Dumplings and more, gain fascinating insight into the culinary and cultural traditions of the country from your expert guide. Then Stroll around the quite Hutong neighborhood head to Great Leaping Brewery Taproom, the most famous brewery bar in town where you can enjoy aromatic craft beer on tap and meet new friends. Come hungry: your tastings amount to dinner.
Inclusions: Local guide, Food tastes, One glass of beer at Great Leaping Brewery Taproom, Hotel pickup (Beijing City hotels within the 3rd ring road), Private tour, Transportation fee from your Beijing City Hotel to the start point of the food tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional drinks and food at Great Leaping Brewery Taproom, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By latoyaj632
My daughter and I had the pleasure of having Qing as our tour guide. We had a great experience. Qing was very knowledgeable and added funny commentary to engage my 9 year old daughter, whom is not interested in History (yet)! We learned a lot about Chinese history and culture, with the added benefit of being allowed to take ample time to take a multitude of pictures. Qing has hosted this tour for many years, so she provided us with tips to take the most flattering shots in this historical venue. I would definitely recommend Qing when taking this tour. We will remember this experience forever.
5. Beijing Private Hutong Food Tour with Peking Duck Lunch or Dinner
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover the delights of authentic Chinese cuisine with a private, four-hour food tour of Beijing. Visit Dong Si area, lesser tourist visited hutongs, 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. This private tour Included will be 15+ different food tastings at various diverse locations, such as markets, shops, bakeries and restaurants. Finally, sit down for the most popular local dish – Peking duck, accompanied by an ice-cold beer.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting (15+ different food tasting), Professional guide, Private tour just for you and your party, Hotel pickup(For Hotels Within the 3rd ring road of Beijing), Transportation fee to the Hutong, Peking duck
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By latoyaj632
My daughter and I had the pleasure of having Qing as our tour guide. We had a great experience. Qing was very knowledgeable and added funny commentary to engage my 9 year old daughter, whom is not interested in History (yet)! We learned a lot about Chinese history and culture, with the added benefit of being allowed to take ample time to take a multitude of pictures. Qing has hosted this tour for many years, so she provided us with tips to take the most flattering shots in this historical venue. I would definitely recommend Qing when taking this tour. We will remember this experience forever.
6. 3-Hour Private Beijing Night Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Spend three hours enjoying the main illuminated landmarks in Beijing. Travel with a private guide in a comfortable van to see the Tiananmen Square, Corner Tower of Forbidden City, the egg-shaped National Theatre, Houhai Hutong, CCTV Tower, National Stadium (Bird's Nest) and National Aquatics Center (Water Cube). Discover the ancient hutongs and some great local bars around Houhai Lake. Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off to anywhere within the 4th ring road of Beijing, Private English speaking guide, Air conditioned car with chauffeur, Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies, Umbrellas are provided for free use
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink
Reviewed By 283brianneb
Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.
7. Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Tour by Tuk Tuk
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 577 reviews
This is not another walking tour. Your small group tour travels by private tuktuk and offers unlimited beer and soda while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around the alleys of Beijing's hutongs to get off the beaten path. 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.
Inclusions: Private transportation, 4-5 food stops, Dinner, Driver and local guide, Unlimited beer and sodas, Small-group tour (less than 10 people)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By L7732CBirene
The Lost Plate Hutong Breakfast Tour was awesome! It was great to see so much local food and taste a good number of popular breakfast items. I definitely wouldn't have gone into some of the restaurants unless someone guided me in, so I'm really grateful for getting this opportunity to enjoy some local food with a great guide. I highly recommend this food tour for anyone who is curious about the variety of breakfast foods in Beijing and wants to try more than 10 items. Prepare your stomachs!
8. Mongolian Yurt Dinner with Jing-A Brewing Hopping and Beijing CBD Night Tour
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Genghis Khanthen (1162-1227), the first Mongolian emperor of China established Yuan Dynasty who chose Beijing as the capital city for the first time in the history of the country. Since then, Mongolian culture has big influence among the people. Tonight, you will enjoy an exotic dining experience in the Mongolian Yurt. Followed by Beijing CBD night tour as well as to enjoy a pint at Jing-A Brewing Co. Taproom (a popular local craft brewery) in Sanlitun Bar Street area.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Dinner, Glass of beer at Jing-A Brewing, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing City), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional drinks or alcoholic drinks in the Mongolia Restaurant and Jing A Brewing (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Lover_of_food2b
Anson was our tour guide. He spoke great English and had tons of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were walking in, which was also the location of our hotel. He gave us a variety of food choices, all delicious, but did give us the option to be more adventurous. We opted out of eating anything too exotic. We were so impressed with Anson, we signed up for a tour at the Forbidden City and requested him. He is extremely knowledgable about the history in China and tells it in a way that keeps things interesting.
9. Evening Food Private Tour with Brewery Taproom Hopping at Slow Boat in Beijing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
A Beijing local food tour plus a western-style brewery bar hop? What an interesting combination! This fun evening tour will allow you to taste over 20 different types of local street food, and then head to Slow Boat Brewery Taproom, the most famous brewery bar in town where you can enjoy aromatic craft beer on tap and meet new friends. During this private 3-hour evening tour, you will also visit some local sites along the way, such as Longfusi street, Beijing Hutongs and more. Put on your walking shoes and get your fantastic night started!
Inclusions: Local guide, Food tour, One glass of beer at Slow Boat Brewery Taproom, Hotel pickup (Beijing City hotels within the 3rd ring road), Private tour, Transportation fee from your Beijing City Hotel to Hutong Food tour,and to Slow Boat
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional drinks and food at Slow Boat Brewery Taproom, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By Lover_of_food2b
Anson was our tour guide. He spoke great English and had tons of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were walking in, which was also the location of our hotel. He gave us a variety of food choices, all delicious, but did give us the option to be more adventurous. We opted out of eating anything too exotic. We were so impressed with Anson, we signed up for a tour at the Forbidden City and requested him. He is extremely knowledgable about the history in China and tells it in a way that keeps things interesting.
10. Private Beijing Night Tour with Mr. Shi's Dumplings, Great Leap Brewing and Houhai Lake
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 5 reviews
"Jiaozi" is a type of Chinese dumpling, usually filled with different kind of meat or vegetable. Traditionally symbolic, these dumplings are usually said to represent wealth or luck. Tonight, you will have dinner at the most famous dumpling restaurant in town - Mr Shi's Dumplings. Then, followed by a wonderful night walking tour around the Houhai lake area and Nanluoguxiang Allay. In addition, you will enjoy a glass of beer at the first craft brewery in Beijing - Great Leap Brewing. Come and enjoy a lovely night with your family and friends!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Dinner, 1 glass of beer at Great Leap Brewing, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotel's within the 4th ring road of Beijing City), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Lover_of_food2b
Anson was our tour guide. He spoke great English and had tons of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were walking in, which was also the location of our hotel. He gave us a variety of food choices, all delicious, but did give us the option to be more adventurous. We opted out of eating anything too exotic. We were so impressed with Anson, we signed up for a tour at the Forbidden City and requested him. He is extremely knowledgable about the history in China and tells it in a way that keeps things interesting.
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