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• Best thing to do in Beijing

  Tour19842803321,May 14, 2026

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  5.00

  We wanted to do something a little different then the usual tourist things while in Beijing. John's sidecar tour fit the bill. It was so much fun zipping around the Beijing streets at night either on the back or in the sidecar. We were able to stop and see the Bell and Drum towers and hear about the history and see local life in the hutangs. This was one of the favorite memories from our trip.

  

  

  

• Excellent tour and guide

  EatsGreatFood,Apr 30, 2026

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  5.00

  John was an excellent guide, taking us around the Hutongs and to the Beijing Bell Tower as well to the modern part of the city with the spaceship type of buildings. We ended the tour with a delicious meal which include Peking duck. All in all an excellent activity to do if only have 3-4 hours to explore Beijing.

  

  

  

• Exploring Beijing Like a Local

  Trip146385,Apr 24, 2026

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  5.00

  John gave us one of those travel experiences you don’t forget anytime soon. Seeing Beijing from the side carrier of his motorbike already made the whole day feel a bit adventurous, but what really stood out was how much depth he brought to everything we visited. He didn’t just point out landmarks — he told the stories behind them, the little historical details you’d never pick up on your own. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does. And then there was the food — easily a highlight. John took us to these tucked-away local spots I would’ve never found by myself. No touristy feel, just authentic, delicious Beijing eats that really made the whole experience feel immersive. If you’re looking for something more personal, fun, and insightful than the usual tour, I can’t recommend John enough. Great guide, great company, and an all-around great time.

  

  

• Amazing Experience

  davidgN3398TP,Apr 20, 2026

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  5.00

  We had an excellent experience with Beijing Sidecar Tours — John was fantastic and really made the trip memorable. On our first day, Sophia guided us through the Forbidden City and provided incredibly detailed history that brought everything to life. It never felt rushed, and she did a great job balancing information with time to explore. Afterward, she dropped us off for lunch where we met John and had Peking duck, which was amazing. From there, we did the hutong sidecar tour — it was both informative and an absolute blast. Easily one of the most fun and unique experiences of the trip. The following day at the Great Wall is honestly hard to put into words — it was fantastic, amazing, and a bit mind-blowing all at once. John was our guide that day, and he made a huge difference. He shared a ton of history, kept things engaging, and made the whole experience feel special and personal. We don’t think it would have been nearly as great with a different guide. Overall, everything was very well organized, smooth, and thoughtfully planned. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique, well-run way to experience Beijing.

  

  

  

  

  

• Highly recommended!

  rosie-from-NZ,Apr 15, 2026

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  5.00

  Loved our sidecar tour with John - was an excellent way to start our trip. We arrived early so we put our bags into storage at the hotel and headed out. Was a brilliant introduction to a city I was surprised to find was very pretty, especially with all the blossoms in Spring. We felt safe at all times and got some great photos - mostly taken by John himself & sent to us later. Highly recommended! John also organised a driver to take us to the Mutianyu section of the wall by car. Our driver, Jason, was fantastic. Like John, he was very knowledgeable. His car was very comfortable - in fact a super nice car, better than we expected! We will be recommending John to anyone we know heading to Beijing, and when we return we will certainly be in touch with him and use his services again.

• Amazing sidecar tour in Beijing — perfect for day 1 and great with kids!

  CarolinaP2141,Apr 11, 2026

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  5.00

  We did this experience on our very first day in Beijing, and it was honestly the best way to start the trip. It gave us a fun and relaxed introduction to the city and helped us get our bearings right away. The sidecars are comfortable and feel very safe, and the kids absolutely loved it — it felt like a real adventure! Our guide was fantastic: friendly, patient, and very attentive to the children, adapting the pace so everyone could enjoy. We rode through traditional hutongs, discovered hidden corners, and saw a more authentic side of Beijing that we wouldn’t have found on our own. It was both exciting and informative without being overwhelming after a long journey. Highly recommend this experience

• Extraordinary

  flydjuly,Feb 28, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Magic! Two hours out of time...

• Must do activity for all ages

  davidmarshall2012018,Dec 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A must do activity when in town. Communication was great before the planned date, and they were very patient and caring with my parents too. I was able to customize the pathway a bit to end up at a nice Pekin duck place. I also got extra perks and surprises throughout the trip (will not spoil it, you gotta book it to find out!) I loved the ride and it was so cool to do it in such a fantastic country.

  

  

• Great side car tour!!

  Mei Fong Y,Dec 3, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My family and I recently enjoyed a sidecar ride through Beijing, and the experience was awesome. Our guide and driver John was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing his city. We were picked up at 7pm. The route he took was perfectly curated, with charming, historic architecture of the Old Hutongs with the stunning, high-tech visuals of modern Beijing’s skyscrapers. Towards the end of tour, we had a rest stop by the roadside where John had packed tea and traditional Beijing desserts for us, which was a super cool surprise. I was so appreciative of the great care John took of my elderly parents (60+). He was highly attentive, constantly checking on them, ensuring they were warm enough, and even provided heat pads to keep them comfortable during the ridee. My father is over 6 feet tall, and the sidecar was surprisingly spaciouss. My dad fit comfortably the entire time. I was also grateful that John, along with another driver, provided careful assistance to help my dad get in and out of the sidecar safely, so that he didn’t trip. From start to finish, John took photos of the entire experience so we have those to keep. He also took videos with his 360 camera. I would definitely recommend John and this team to anyone wanting to see Beijing! PS: If you are going in winter, make sure to wrap up and dress extremely warm as the wind is strong!

  

  

• Solo Beijing Sightseeing and Shopping trip!!

  Sherpa49511279505,Oct 27, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  John responded almost instantaneously to my query on the sidecar tour in Beijing. We concluded the package very quickly. The sidecar is a very good experience whereby Hu Tong in Beijing has space constraints and with sidecar, I can actually experience the very down to the earth kind of getting to know more of Beijing's uniquely historical background. John is also very attentive and will provide his fullest help whenever you require.

  

  

  

  
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