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Enjoy an Old Beijing Dinner Tour in Downtown Beijing, Beijing
Experience Beijing’s vibrant dinner scene on a small-group food tour in Downtown Beijing, where you’ll eat shoulder-to-shoulder with locals in a traditional Hutong neighborhood; you’ll meet your bilingual guide and fellow guests at a convenient Beijing meeting point, then wander together to sample authentic, time-honored dishes that Chinese chefs have been perfecting for thousands of years, giving you a true taste of the city beyond the tourist markets.
About this activity in Downtown Beijing
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Taste authentic Beijing hutong flavors on a small-group evening food walk through Downtown Beijing, sampling traditional dishes perfected over centuries.
- Share local favorites shoulder-to-shoulder with Beijingers in an atmospheric hutong neighborhood for a true culinary and cultural experience.
- Explore a variety of tastings - from savory classics to local drinks - that together make up a substantial dinner, guided by a bilingual local host.
- Enjoy a curated post-tour welcome packet with restaurant recommendations and local tips to help you make the most of your stay in the area.
Important Information
- A bilingual guide leads the tour; bottled water and a selection of soft drinks and local alcoholic beverages are included.
- Tasting stops collectively form a very large meal, so you likely won’t need another dinner for several hours after the tour.
- Standard group size is eight, but groups can sometimes grow to 12 with a second guide; please tell us any dietary restrictions when you book so we can accommodate them.
- There’s no hotel pickup or drop-off; public transportation is nearby and the route is suitable for all fitness levels - infants can ride in a pram or stroller.
Meeting Point
Meet your bilingual guide at an agreed central meeting point in Downtown Beijing (exact address and meeting instructions will be provided after booking).
Includes
- Guide fee is included, so your expert guide is covered for the experience
- You’ll receive a post-tour welcome packet with helpful restaurant recommendations, local travel tips and more to make your stay in Beijing easy and fun
- Complimentary bottled water is provided for the duration of the tour
- Soft drinks and local alcoholic beverages are included
- Tasting stops add up to a very large meal, so you most likely won’t need to schedule a meal for several hours after the tour
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller for easier mobility during the experience
- Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point in Downtown Beijing
- The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking; advanced notice is required to cater to dietary restrictions
- Standard group size is 8 people; in some cases groups may be up to 12 with a second guide
Customer Reviews
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Summary:
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.
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Summary:
In addition to taking our small group to some wonderful, hidden culinary gems, Garth gave us many thoughtful insights into Chinese history and food culture. And suggestions for other areas of China in our travel itineraries. We truly felt like locals, experiencing hole-in-the-wall neighborhood eateries with a surprising variety of taste and texture sensations. We moved at a brisk pace from one to another and had way more food offered than we could possibly consume. It was so delicious and we wish we could have eaten more just for the pleasure it gave our taste buds. Highly recommended if you can squeeze it into your Beijing travel schedule.
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Summary:
Jesus provided an amazing dining experience for us. The tour instructions, including the meeting point directions, were clear and easy to follow. The smaller group size allowed us to easily move between locations.
The tour route and variety of foods were carefully considered. The pacing between stops was excellent and we never felt rushed or like we were lingering in a location too long. We appreciated that the tour featured local and family-run businesses, too.
Jesus provided us with cultural context of the foods we were eating and helped us to gain a better understanding of the food culture in Beijing. Everything we tried was delicious, and I’m still thinking about the oil-splashed noodles.
Thank you for such a memorable experience!
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You’ll explore authentic Beijing cuisine and traditional dishes shoulder-to-shoulder with locals in a historic Hutong neighborhood. This small group food tour highlights time-honored Chinese cooking techniques and gives you a genuine culinary and cultural experience in the city.
Yes. The tour is family-friendly: infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, public transportation options are nearby, and the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
You should advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. Advanced notice is required to be able to cater to dietary restrictions, so let your tour operator know when you reserve.
Tasting stops add up to a very large meal, so you most likely will not need to schedule another meal for several hours after the tour. The guided tastings let you sample multiple traditional dishes served by local chefs.
Standard group size is 8, though groups can sometimes be up to 12 people with a second guide. You’ll meet a bilingual guide who leads the small group through the Hutong neighborhood and explains the dishes and local food culture.
You’ll meet your bilingual guide and the small group at a convenient meeting location. The tour takes place in a traditional Hutong neighborhood, and there are public transportation options nearby to reach the meeting point.
