Top Beijing Culinary Tours

Beijing is a great place to sample typical Chinese cuisine, but most visitors only eat in the main tourist areas. This 3-hour small-group tasting tour will take you to Beijing’s atmospheric Hutong neighborhoods for a delicious dinner, including traditional treats such as donkey burgers, jianbing (crepes), steamed dumplings, and Mongolian-style hotpot.

Go off the beaten path in Beijing to visit a ‘hutong' (traditional-style neighborhood) with an experienced private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Visit the produce market and sample more than 20 different dishes at a range of small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries and restaurants. Meet the owners and learn about Chinese culinary customs from your guide. Your 4-hour tour includes all food tastings, a great treat for foodies!

Beijing is a great place to sample typical Chinese cuisine, but most visitors only eat in the main tourist areas. This small-group tasting tour takes you along the twisting backstreets of Beijing’s atmospheric hutong neighborhoods for a delicious breakfast. Savor traditional treats such as "baozi" (steamed buns), "jianbing" (crepes), silken tofu, and almond pudding.

Discover the foodie highlights of Beijing’s Old Hutong area on this fascinating culinary adventure. The narrow unnamed streets can make the hutong area feels like a maze, but you won’t have to worry about getting lost as a guide will accompany you. Examples of foods you might try include Beijing wraps, Mongolian hot pot, fresh noodles, and homemade pear herbal soup. Conveniently, all food tastings are included, and you’ll also enjoy unlimited beer and soda.

It can be difficult to beat the crowds in Beijing. This Forbidden City admission ticket is the perfect way to ensure you have a 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 Great Wall of China’s is one of the world’s most popular attractions, and this small-group visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall helps you bypass the crowds. One of the most rugged and picturesque sections of the ancient barricade, Mutianyu has all of the charm and history with far fewer tourists.

Escape the crowds around the Great Wall of China and visit the ancient Mutianyu section on a full-day sightseeing tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the history behind the 6th-century section and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watch towers and enjoy an optional cable car ride if you wish (own expense). An authentic Chinese lunch and convenient, round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel are also included.

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.

See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty up close on this private tour of the Forbidden City. Please be aware that this tour doesn’t include transportation to and from the attractions, but your private guide can help you get a taxi or other form of transport (own expense). The tour includes admission ticket, but at least 2 days in advance.

Tour the deep history of Beijing’s Forbidden City’s palace complex. Your English speaking guide will take your group through the West, East, and Central line, examining all the distinctive features like the Royal Garden and Meridian Gate. This architectural masterpiece is one not to be missed on a tour to Beijing, and this tour makes it stress free and enlightening.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Beijing with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Capital International Airport or Beijing Nanyuan Airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence in Beijing. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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.

Feast your senses on the spectacular sights of an acrobatic show and the tantalizing taste of Peking duck during an exciting 4-hour experience in Beijing. Dine upon an exquisite banquet comprising of signature Beijing specialty, Peking duck, then enjoy an evening of enthralling entertainment from a troupe of talented acrobats. Marvel at the flexibility of the acrobatics as an elegant performance unravels beside melodious music. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from selected Beijing hotels on this tour. 

Enjoy a delicious and wide-ranging foray into Beijing’s culinary traditions on this small-group walking tour. Pick between breakfast, lunch, and dinnertime itineraries, and meet your group at the Zhangzizhonglu Metro station. With a maximum of eight tour attendees, you’re guaranteed a personal experience. Visit several local restaurants, sample upwards of 15 traditional dishes, and enjoy glasses of beer, baiju, and soda. You’ll also have the chance to explore the city’s historical hutong alleyways.

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.

Eat your way around Beijing’s old ‘hutong’ neighborhoods on this 3-hour food walking tour. Explore the traditional lanes, and experience local life and delicacies during food and drink stops at stalls and cafes. Sample Beijing yogurt, steamed 'baozi' buns, and fried pancakes, try some 'baijiu' liquor, and taste other tidbits. Feeling more daring? Upgrade to the bizarre food tour option, stopping to sample Beijing’s exotic offerings like 100-year-old eggs and other adventurous specialities.

Discover the incandescent beauty of Beijing by night on this 3-hour evening walking tour. See the city sparkle as you explore glimmering waterways, vibrant parks and narrow ‘hutongs’ (alleys) under the cover of darkness. Led by an accomplished guide, sample sublime specialties at the busy Wangfujing Snack Street; browse stalls bursting with exotic ingredients at the Donghuamen Night Market; and stroll amid the ancient and illuminated structures of Imperial City Park for a unique sightseeing experience. Conclude your tour with a tranquil wander around Houhai Lake and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour.

Book a whole night's worth of activities in Beijing easily with just one tour. This tour package includes a seat to an acrobat show at Chaoyang Theater and dinner at the well-liked Lost Heaven restaurant near Tiananmen Square. Plus, you'll go on a guided walk through Beijing's Houhai Lake area, which is quite famous around the world for its bright nightlife scene.

Visit world-famous landmarks, discover UNESCO-listed attractions, and even enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch: this private tour offers the best of Beijing in one day. Meet your guide at your local hotel, and set off via private vehicle. Over the course of the day, visit Tiananmen Square, explore the Forbidden City, and venture into the lovely Temple of Heaven. Following a bubbling hot pot lunch, head to your final highlight of the day: the Summer Palace.

Save yourself hours of research and aimless wandering looking for things to do in Beijing at night with this dinner-and-a-show package. Start the night with a grand acrobatics show at a local theater. Thrill at the tricks and physical feats displayed by the acrobats for around an hour before heading to dinner at a local barbecue buffet. Enjoy a range of Chinese dishes with your travel companions.

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.

Go on an amazing private Muslim Food and culture tour in Beijing in 3 hours. You will learn Muslim culture development in Beijing since 1000 years ago till now from the local Mosques visit, and you will taste more than 10 kinds of typical local Muslim foods in Beijing biggest Muslim neighborhood called" Niu Jie" area. All the food tasting (enjough for dinner), private guide and hotel pickup and drop off are all inlcusive.

Enjoy a deep dive in Beijing’s old Hutong neighborhoods on a 3-hour private food tour. Taste the real cuisine of Beijing introduced by your food-expert guide other than you could by yourself. Walk down the food streets, discover spots favored by local food-lovers, and appease your appetite with all kinds of snacks at the time-honored Huguosi Xiaochi Restaurant. Learn about the Hutong cuisine and history from your guide.