Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour in Dong Si Area with 20+ Tastings
by Discover Beijing Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$164Overview
This private walking tour in Beijing explores the lesser-known Dong Si hutongs and focuses on the local food culture. The tour lasts about 4 hours and is led by an English-speaking guide familiar with the neighborhood. Participants will walk through traditional hutong streets, visiting family-run shops, markets, bakeries, and small eateries. The guide explains Chinese culinary customs, regional specialties, and the history behind the dishes. Guests will taste over 20 different foods, including local snacks like duck necks, sesame cakes, fried sugar cakes, and Beijing yoghurt. The tour includes visits to historical sites and avoids large chain restaurants, emphasizing authentic local food experiences. Participants can ask questions throughout, and adventurous eaters can request a special off-menu item. Bottled water is provided, and a private transfer is available if selected at booking.
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What's included
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Itinerary
Dongsi Hutong
Walk through the quieter Dong Si hutongs, a traditional Beijing neighborhood away from busy tourist areas. The guide, who knows the area well, leads the group through authentic local streets, showing lesser-visited spots and sharing knowledge about the community and its food culture.
120 min
Dongsi Hutong
The guide provides detailed explanations about Chinese culinary traditions and regional flavors. Guests can ask questions, discuss food preferences, and learn about the stories behind the dishes. Those interested in adventurous eating can request a special off-menu treat from the guide.
LongFuSi Jie
Visit various local markets, specialty shops, bakeries, and small restaurants to sample over 20 different foods. Tasting items include duck necks, sesame cakes, fried sugar cakes, thin millet flour pancakes, meat broth wheaten cakes, quick-fried ox tripe, fried corn flour cakes, Beijing yoghurt, baked sesame seed cakes, steamed dumplings, beef sandwiches, spicy hotpot skewers, Muslim kebabs, Hunan sticky rice cakes, stinky tofu (optional), and more. The guide also discusses culinary habits and regional specialties, encouraging interaction. The tour supports local businesses and offers a chance to see historical sites few tourists visit.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour in Dong Si Area with 20+ Tastings
by Discover Beijing Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$164Overview
This private walking tour in Beijing explores the lesser-known Dong Si hutongs and focuses on the local food culture. The tour lasts about 4 hours and is led by an English-speaking guide familiar with the neighborhood. Participants will walk through traditional hutong streets, visiting family-run shops, markets, bakeries, and small eateries. The guide explains Chinese culinary customs, regional specialties, and the history behind the dishes. Guests will taste over 20 different foods, including local snacks like duck necks, sesame cakes, fried sugar cakes, and Beijing yoghurt. The tour includes visits to historical sites and avoids large chain restaurants, emphasizing authentic local food experiences. Participants can ask questions throughout, and adventurous eaters can request a special off-menu item. Bottled water is provided, and a private transfer is available if selected at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dongsi Hutong
Walk through the quieter Dong Si hutongs, a traditional Beijing neighborhood away from busy tourist areas. The guide, who knows the area well, leads the group through authentic local streets, showing lesser-visited spots and sharing knowledge about the community and its food culture.
120 min
Dongsi Hutong
The guide provides detailed explanations about Chinese culinary traditions and regional flavors. Guests can ask questions, discuss food preferences, and learn about the stories behind the dishes. Those interested in adventurous eating can request a special off-menu treat from the guide.
LongFuSi Jie
Visit various local markets, specialty shops, bakeries, and small restaurants to sample over 20 different foods. Tasting items include duck necks, sesame cakes, fried sugar cakes, thin millet flour pancakes, meat broth wheaten cakes, quick-fried ox tripe, fried corn flour cakes, Beijing yoghurt, baked sesame seed cakes, steamed dumplings, beef sandwiches, spicy hotpot skewers, Muslim kebabs, Hunan sticky rice cakes, stinky tofu (optional), and more. The guide also discusses culinary habits and regional specialties, encouraging interaction. The tour supports local businesses and offers a chance to see historical sites few tourists visit.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.