Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

About This Crawl

A 3.5-hour small-group walking food and beer tour through Beijing's hutong alleyways. You visit family-run restaurants and homes that you would never find alone. The menu includes Beijing hotpot, noodles, beef buns, spring pancakes, and other local staples. Unlimited beer and soft drinks throughout, plus a stop at a local craft brewery with a pint included. 1,232 reviews at 5.0.

What to Expect

Your guide leads a small group into the hutong alleys. Each stop is a hidden restaurant or family home where the cooking is traditional and the setting is local. You eat Beijing hotpot, hand-pulled noodles, beef buns, and seasonal dishes. The guide explains the history and significance of each dish. Beer flows throughout. The craft brewery stop at the end is a modern contrast to the traditional food stops. The pace is relaxed and the portions are generous.

Who It's For

Anyone who eats. This is the most reviewed food tour in Beijing with a perfect 5.0 rating from 1,232 reviews. The unlimited beer and small-group format make it social and fun. At USD 80 with all food and drink included, it replaces dinner entirely.

Tips

• Skip lunch. The food portions are enormous across all stops.
• The craft brewery stop is at the end. Pace your beer intake.
• Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.

Verdict

1,232 reviews at 5.0. A perfect rating from over a thousand reviews is rare anywhere in the world. At USD 80 for a 3.5-hour food and beer tour with unlimited drinks, this is the single must-book activity in Beijing.