Private Tour
Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an authentic culinary tour through Dong Si Area, a cluster of lesser-visited hutongs in Beijing. Led by an English-speaking guide, you will not only immerse yourself in the true traditions of Chinese culinary culture and experience hutong cuisine as an insider, but also gain in-depth insights into Chinese food customs, the stories behind local specialties, and the history of hutong dining. Wander the charming traditional community, explore hidden historical sites rarely visited by tourists, and savor over 20 diverse food tastings across local markets, family-run shops, bakeries, and neighborhood eateries. The English-speaking guide will also helping you fully dive deep into the authentic hutong lifestyle while addressing all your questions about Chinese food and culture.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Children 1-6 years old are free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dongsi Hutong
Beijing’s hutongs are the soul of the city—but most tourists only scratch the surface, herded into overcrowded lanes where the authentic local vibe gets lost in the crowds. What if you could trade the tourist hordes for the quiet charm of a true Beijing neighborhood, guided by someone who calls these alleyways home? Introducing our Dong Si Area Off-the-Beaten-Path Food Walking Tour—your ticket to experiencing Beijing like a local, one mouthwatering bite at a time. Led by a local guide with intimate, insider knowledge of the area, this tour isn’t just about food—it’s about stepping into the daily lives of Beijingers, exploring hidden corners few visitors ever find, and savoring 20+ authentic tastes you won’t find in any guidebook.
Dongsi Hutong
Our expert foodie guide will be with you every step of the way, sharing fascinating insights into Chinese culinary traditions, the unique flavors of different regional cuisines, and the stories behind the specialties you’re tasting. Feel free to ask questions, share your food preferences, or dive deeper into Beijing’s food culture—this tour is all about your experience. And for the adventurous eaters? Just whisper “You are real foodies” to your guide, and we’ll surprise you with a special off-menu treat that’s sure to delight (or dare!) your taste buds.
What‘s Included
Private Transfer (if the option been selected)
Professional guide
Bottled water
Food tasting (20+ different food tasting)
Gratuities
Transportation fee if you choose the tour without transfer
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Food Tour + Private Transfer
Your tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your downtown hotel lobby, round trip private transfer also included.
Pickup included
Food Walking Tour No transport
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel's lobby.You will either taxi or subway (at your own cost) to start the food tour
Pickup included
Reviews
323 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide, delicious food at authentic places
Lore P,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We told Jimmy we weren’t afraid of trying anything, so he took us to try various delicious dishes, like luzhu. In addition the malatang was a great discovery. For us this was a great experience of Chinese cuisines.
Incredible Food Tour!
Clinton Z,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You won't find a better guide than Miko! Very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, communication and translation was great. Highly recommend this tour!
Beijing Food Tour
akchan88,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an incredible eating experience with Andy, full of knowledge of the local cuisines and history, I would recommend this to all.
Lots of background information
MARKUS M,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Mike, an original Pekingese, offered us a very interesting tour. In addition to the great tastings, he told us a lot about the city of Beijing, the inhabitants and the country of China. Then he also helped us with the app DiDi etc. Ales in all a very eventful and beautiful tour.
We had an amazing time on...
Nicholas O,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on our good tour. Our guide Jimmy was brilliant! He was so knowledgeable about the different foods and the local area. He was particularly great with our children.
Good amount of time, great pace as well as variety of foods to try.
Joseph H,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were contacted early and met up with Jimmy at the metro station. We then spent roughly 3 hours with him going around various different restaurants in the hutongs. Our group of three adults al had a great experience. The pace of the route we walked was great and we got to try a lot of different foods around the neighbourhood. It would have been great to try some Peking Duck, but other than that, we really enjoyed the food tour. Jimmy was a great guide.
Allen was great, he waited for us while we were checking and accommodated diet.
omarg138,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Allen was great. Be prepared to be extremely full.
Outstanding tour.
Coastal61622174629,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anson was our tour guide. He was great. Very knowledgeable and understanding of our tastes. Knows the local area and restaurants well. Recommend this tour and Anson in particular. Well worth the money. Don’t eat before the tour as you will be very full by the end! The food was amazing. Thanks Anson.
Fantastic food tour with Andy
liamwR1895QA,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Andy for a fantastic tour. We had a wonderful time sampling a range of local Beijing dishes and really enjoyed Andy’s explanations of the food, history and culture of the area. The food was amazing and was the perfect amount. Andy also went above and beyond - I had a few dishes I wanted to try and Andy sourced these for us. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Beijing. Thanks again Andy.
Our tour guide was Mike
benjaminmI1989NO,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our food tour experience with Mike was the highlight of our time in Beijing and China as a whole so far! He not only took us to eat delicious and local food, he also explained the history behind all the dishes, restaraunts, and streets that we walked through. We are so grateful that Mike gave us the chance to taste food and learn information that we otherwise never would have on our own, and we have already been back to 2 of the stops from our tour because they were so yummy. Mike went above and beyond and really made us feel welcome, and made us appreciate Beijing even more.
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