Private Tour
Peking Duck & Beyond:Exploring the Best Eats in Beijing's Hutongs
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on a culinary adventure through the historic hutongs of Beijing, where traditional flavors and a vibrant street food culture collide. Begin your journey with the iconic Peking duck, a crispy and succulent dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Pair this delectable meal with Baijiu, a potent Chinese liquor that perfectly complements the bold flavors of your dishes.
Next, immerse yourself in a sizzling hotpot filled with an array of fresh meats, vegetables, and a flavorful broth that will warm you from the inside out. The combination of beer and hotpot is a match made in culinary heaven. Along the way, sample different street foods that will delight your palate.
Conclude your culinary exploration with Yunnan Style food, where you can savor rice noodles, fried dumplings, and spicy tofu skewers paired with rice wine. When booking, you have the option to join a small group tour with a maximum of 12 participants or opt for a private tour with hotel pick-up & round-trip transfer.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Children 1-4 years old are free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Food tasting (15+ different food tasting)
Transportation fee to the Hutong
Hotel pickup(For Hotels Within the 3rd ring road of Beijing)
Professional guide
Bottled water
Peking duck
Private tour just for you and your party
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Dongsi Hutong
Our journey begins in the heart of Beijing's cultural heritage - the Dongsi Hutongs. As we stroll through these narrow alleys, flanked by traditional courtyard houses, you'll be transported back in time. Here, our guide will not only introduce you to the long - standing history of the hutongs but also give you a sneak peek into the unique Chinese food culture. Our first stop on this food - filled journey is the Peking Duck Restaurant. Peking duck has a long and glorious history, famed far and wide for its crispy skin and tender meat. Once we're inside, you'll have the privilege of watching a skilled chef perform a live duck - carving show right in front of you. It's truly an art to see how they present the perfectly roasted duck. Paired with the well - known local liquor, Erguotou, it forms a classic symbol of Beijing. Our guide will sharing insights on the proper way to savor Peking Duck and helping you choose other signature Beijing dishes to complement your meal.
LongFuSi Jie
Our next destination is the Mongolian Hot Pot Restaurant. Legend has it that it originated in the royal courts and later became a favorite among the general public. The hot pot features a copper pot with a charcoal - fired center, keeping the broth simmering steadily. The main ingredient is fresh, thinly sliced mutton, but there are also options like beef, chicken, and a wide array of fresh vegetables and mushrooms. The dipping sauce, a blend of fermented bean curd, sesame paste, and a bit of chili oil for the spicy lovers, is a crucial part of the experience. And of course, cold beer is the perfect accompaniment to this sumptuous meal. As we make our way between these wonderful dining spots, we'll also take the time to sample some local street snacks. Such as Tanghulu, candied fruits on a stick. Jianbing, a savory pancake. And Huguo Temple snack set, which offers a taste of traditional Beijing snacks like Lvdagun, aiwowo, Jiaoquan, and more.
Options
Small Group Tour
A small group tour with maximum 12 people, please travel to the meeting point on your own.
Pickup included
Private Tour - Meeting point
Travel on your own to Exit C of Dongsi Subway Station and meet your tour guide there
Pickup included
Private Tour with Transfer
Private Tour with Round Trip Hotel Transfer. Tour guide and private car will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Quick introduction to beijing food scene
Travel Joss,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a good time with Miko who took us to a Peking duck restaurant, a hot pot place and a rice wine place as well as Hutongs in Dongsi area. He's a friendly chap who speaks really good English and runs a fun tour. If you are short of time in Beijing to explore food on your own this tour is well recommended.
Fun, educational tour with varied and delicious dishes.
BoxerfanWilli,
Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin is not only an entertaining host, but also gives a lot of other information that will help to understand the food and the people of Beijing even more. Picking up at the hotel with attentive driver Joe was on time. We went to several restaurants. Kevin always asked me what food I would be interested in. But I always followed his recommendations. That was good, because without exception everything was very delicious and varied.
They will cancel without notice
LG Scorp,
Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Do not book, they will cancel your booking without notice and no warning or time to arrange other things. Be warned even after confirmation it was still cancelled.
Great delicious food tour
dlinac,
Jul 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the pleasure of taking a food tour in old Beijing with Miko as our guide, and it was an exceptional experience. Miko was friendly, courteous, and incredibly helpful throughout the tour. His knowledge of the local cuisine and culture was an added bonus to our exploration, making it both enjoyable and informative. We had a fantastic time sampling delicious foods and learning about these dishes.
A delicious way to start your stay!
Frances L,
Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We managed to try every single Beijing ‘must eat’ within our time with Miko. He was a fabulously friendly guide who not only opened our eyes to the food but to the culture and history around it. A delicious way to start our stay in Beijing and we highly recommend to all!
Fantastic Tour for Foodies with Tour Guide Anson
Q9321GXritam,
Oct 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Be warned, the quantity of food was really generous so make sure you pace yourself!!! ☺️☺️ This was a great walking food tour in the Hutongs. Our guide Anson was very funny and explained the different food options really well to us and was great in being able to accommodate a couple of vegetarians in our group. As it was our first night in Beijing, he was kind enough to give us a quick lesson on how to use the Metro so we could get back to our hotel in one piece 😊
***Awesome Food & Walking Tour!***
divadi2017,
Apr 6, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Please book with Jimmy-he is a great guide! He is funny, helpful, sharing anecdotes and information. Jimmy was also attentive and patient with my family (elderly mother and sister). We started with Peking Duck in a very popular restaurant (reservation required). I drool every time I look at the pictures. Relaxing walk in historic Hutong area and more food snacking along the way. Family was too full from Peking Duck to consume more food. Jimmy was kind to book Uber for ride back to hotel. Next time in Beijing, I will book another tour with Jimmy!
Amazing Foodie Experience!
g8trBrian,
Apr 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you enjoy food then this is the tour for you. My guide (Lucy) picked me up in my hotel lobby (only if your hotel is inside the 3rd Ring Rd). We then took the Subway out the the Hutong area of Beijing which gave us some time to talk and get to know each other a little. Lucy inquired about my food preferences, and was pleasantly surprised to find out that I enjoy spicy foods, have no food allergies, and was comfortable with all forms of protein.I was give the opportunity to try a variety of foods and snacks. My favorite was essentially Sichuan Hot Pot for One. The soup dumplings and Peking duck were also pretty amazing though.
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