Guided walking tour · Beijing, China

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

An evening in Beijing's oldest hutongs, eating at family-run restaurants and trying local craft beer along the way.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 1,521 reviews
Duration
3.5 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £61 per person
Group size
Up to 12 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 4
Run by
Lost Plate
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Shichahai Scenic Resort
  2. Drum Tower (Gulou) Park
  3. Nanluoguxiang

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Unlimited beer and sodas
  • 4 food stops equivalent to dinner
  • Small-group tour (less than 12 people)
  • Local english speaking guide
  • A pint of locally brewed craft beer

Not included

  • Gratuities

Access

  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Beijing

  • Price: from £61. 2 of the other 10 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £34.
  • Reviews: 1 of the other 10 reviewed tours here has more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 12 people. 5 of the other 7 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.7 km in about 49 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Beijing

Beijing's Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square sit at the centre of a city of old hutong alleys, imperial parks and temples, with good walking in the lanes around Houhai and Qianmen.

Distances. Distances are larger than they look on the map: Tiananmen Square to Jingshan Park through the palace is about 2 km.

Weather. Summers are hot and humid; winters are cold and dry. Spring can bring dust and wind.

Read the full Beijing walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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