Old Beijing Dinner Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Beijing’s dinner time cuisine is so much more than the crowded tourist markets featuring bugs and mystery meat on sticks! Join this small group food tour as you explore delicious, traditional dishes shoulder-to-shoulder with Beijingers in a traditional Hutong neighborhood. You’ll meet your bilingual guide and small group at a convenient location, then head out to try traditional dishes that Chinese chefs have been perfecting for thousands of years.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking advanced notice is required to be able to cater to any dietary restrictions.

Standard group size is 8, but in some cases groups can be up to 12 people with a second guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guide fee

Post-tour welcome packet with helpful restaurant recommendations, local travel tips & so much more to help make your stay in Beijing easy & fun

Bottled water

Soft drinks & local alcoholic beverages

Tasting stops add up to a very large meal, and you will most likely not need to schedule a meal for several hours after the tour

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

UnTour Beijing Food Tours

Our walking culinary tours are designed to get visitors off the beaten path and into authentic local shops where they can eat shoulder to shoulder with locals. Since 2010, UnTour Food Tours has taken thousands of guests to our favorite mom-and-pop-owned shops. Beijing’s dinnertime cuisine is so much more than the crowded tourist markets featuring bugs and mystery meat on sticks! Instead, join our small group food tour and explore delicious, local dishes shoulder-to-shoulder with Beijingers in a traditional Hutong neighborhood. You’ll try authentic dishes that Chinese chefs have been perfecting for thousands of years, and learn about the history and culture of Beijing along the way.

3 hours • Admission Included

Hutong Tour

Head deep into the hutongs with us as we explore some of the best food in the city. These wandering alleyways are bustling with local neighborhood life, and some of the best mom-and-pop shops are buried deep down the lanes.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

7PM Dinner Food Tour

Your tour departure time is at 7:00pm

Reviews

4.95

343 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

329

This ended up being a...
Mark D,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This ended up being a private tour after another guest was unable to attend - Garth did a great job explaining the various dishes, their origination, and the specific stories of the restaurants/chefs involved. The food was great with the noodles and crepes being my favorites
Amazing Garth!
Odyssey60285737666,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the memorable evenings I had on my China trip. We lucked out by getting Garth Wilson as our guide . He is an amazing storyteller with very deep understanding of history , culture and of course food . He gave us great context to the food we had , so the experience was far greater than just tasting new flavours. In 3 hours we were hanging on to every word he uttered, as we zig zagged through the hutongs , stopping by at joints and restuarants that on our own, I would never find.
I had a great time and...
Hannah E,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a great time and ate foods I wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Garth is a very kind person, very well prepared and shared his extensive knowledge about Chinese history. Thank you for a great night! ☺️
Amazing Beijing Night Food Tour
baumi1284,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This Beijing night food tour was unforgettable! Garth guided us through lively alleys, sharing great stories and leading us to unique flavors and authentic spots. His energy and expertise made the whole experience special. An evening full of surprises and tastes!
An Amazing Experience for Food Lovers
megantheory,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is actually the 2nd time I've gone on this particular tour, with Garth as my guide both times! Yes, I enjoyed it so much the first time, I decided to join again on my subsequent trip to Beijing. From Old Beijing-style lamb hot pot to jianbing to spicy chicken wings, all the food is delicious and covers a great variety of local dishes. Garth is a fount of interesting information about the cuisine and local neighborhoods (and he provides a goodly amount of alcohol for those interested:). You also get to meet some nice fellow-travelers! I cannot recommend this highly enough - especially if you would otherwise feel a little bit intimidated walking into/ordering in the small local joints by yourself.
Great food tour and amazing guide — wish we had done it earlier in our trip!
Sebi3008,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did this tour when I was visiting China for the first time with my mum, and it was an amazing experience! My only regret was doing it on our last day in Beijing, as we discovered some really nice restaurants where we could have gone back to eat again if we had had more time. Garth was a fantastic guide and host — his explanations were very detailed and easy to follow, and he created a really nice and friendly atmosphere. The other participants were also very kind and pleasant. The tour length is just right, as you get to try several traditional dishes while walking a bit between each stop. I really recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover traditional Beijing (and northern Chinese) food with clear explanations about history and culture in a warm and friendly setting!
Great food and history
Jeremy R,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent food tour, best I’ve ever been on. All of the food was great, excellent versions of all the dishes selected. Garth is an impressive tour guide. He weaves the history of Beijing and the food into the tour. He is a master at describing the food providing thoughtful tasting notes. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Must-do food tour
Ellapt330,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour - a must do in Beijing! Lots of historical context about Beijing, information about life in the city for everyday Beijingers, and excellent, interesting, local food at every stop. Best food tour we’ve done anywhere.
A highlight of our trip to Beijing
leseljones,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This our third UnTour food tour, this time in Beijing with Garth and Sian (the other two had been in Shanghai). It was absolutely fantastic and truly one of the highlights of our trip. Garth took the lead and he shared the history of the areas and restaurants/shops we visited, the dishes we tasted and even the ingredients. He was super knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for Beijing and the food really showed through. We visited places that are far off the normal tourist radar and really felt that we were getting an inside view of the Beijing night food scene. Every dish was a hit and both Sian and Garth were a pleasure to spend time with. Highly recommend this specific tour and UnTour in general.
Must do food tour!
txkudi,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Garth was a fantastic guide. He not only gave us a fabulous food tour but also gave us snippets of history as well. We had 7 stops and thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience. As a guide Garth catered to our individual preferences and also made sure to learn our names . Do it the first day you are in Beijing so you can go back and revisit some of the places.