Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

Embark on a unique Beijing Hutong Food Tour by Tuk Tuk, indulging in unlimited beer and soda while exploring hidden alleys and savoring authentic local cuisine at family-run eateries. Finish off with a pint of the city’s finest craft brew.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shichahai Scenic Resort - Start your culinary journey at Shichahai metro station, where you’ll meet your English-speaking guide ready to take you on a food adventure. Stroll through 1.5 miles (2.5km) of Beijing’s historic hutong alleyways, absorbing the city’s history while enjoying delicious local snacks along the way.
  • Drum Tower (Gulou) Park - This hidden treasure offers rooftop views of Beijing’s historic bell tower and serves local hotpot in traditional copper pots filled with a clear broth that showcases the quality ingredients. Thin slices of mutton and beef are quickly cooked in the pot and then dipped in a sauce made with sesame paste…plus enjoy a pint of local craft beer!
  • Nanluoguxiang - Operated by a husband-wife duo, this hidden restaurant specializes in spring pancakes, a dish traditionally enjoyed with family during Chinese New Year to celebrate the arrival of spring and a good harvest. Made fresh to order, they are eaten like a burrito and symbolize family reunion and togetherness.
  • Mao’er Hutong No.45 Parking Lot - When Beijingers crave noodles, there’s only one dish that comes to mind. In fact, we literally call it “Beijing Noodles” because all other noodle dishes are considered inferior. Visit the Yan family’s 100+ year old home, nestled deep inside a hutong courtyard, to try their made-from-scratch secret recipe.
What's 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
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Get off the beaten path and eat where the locals eat on a walking tour in the oldest neighborhood of Beijing! We only eat at local, family-run eateries that you (or any other tourist) would never find on your own. Try local Han, Mongol, and Muslim cuisines (plus more!) at Beijing’s most authentic restaurants. This top-rated walking food tour will explore the historic hutong alleys of Beijing while making stops at our favorite off the beaten path eateries.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not gluten-free friendly
Location
北京万益家隆商场地安门店
This tour starts at Shichahai Subway Station. An email will be sent with meeting location details immediately after booking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Acn3058ar
Jul 22, 2024
fun evening out - Andy was an awesome guide! We learned interesting stories, tried delicious food and met some really cool people! I highly recommend if you're looking to meet people, learn new things and make some fun memories.
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282billyh
Jul 17, 2024
Fantastic - ask for Tina! - This is one of the best food tours I have been on. Tina was fantastic, energetic, great English and very knowledgeable. We were a bit late, but Lost Plate was excellent at responding and making it easy to meet up at first restaurant. Highly recommend
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188joshuac
Jul 16, 2024
Great food tour with Lan! - The food was so good, taking you to places in Beijing's hutongs that would be inaccessible to a non-Chinese speaker. Lan was an incredible tour guide and she both got us great food and kept us entertained along the way with stories and explanations. This tour is a great way to get a taste of Beijing cuisine! The groups are also kept fairly small to give you an intimate experience.
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Siobhann156
Jul 13, 2024
Wonderful tour - A wonderful trip. Tina was an amazing guide. Just so lovely. Perfect English also. The selection of places to go was fantastic-such a variety and so authentic. We had an incredible evening and so glad we did this tour and would highly recommend it.
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216avak
Jul 10, 2024
Amazing food and wonderful host. - The tour was amazing. It so far surpassed my expectations! The guide, Joyce, was fantastic. She couldn't have been kinder or more helpful/ informative. The food was so good, the locations were diverse and interesting but none of the travel times between places were significant. The Hutongs are an extraordinary location. Truly couldn't recommend more. I went back to some of the locations during the rest of my stay!
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Elisae23
Jul 9, 2024
Great Food, Great Venues, Great People - I did this tour upon recommendation of a friend, and I am glad that I tried it out. We were guided to four different venues on foot, and tried numerous dishes at each restaurant. Our tour guide Andy was extremely approachable, and he was able to share information on how the food was to be eaten, the ingredients used, and the history behind those dishes. His knowledge of the food, his story telling ability, and his personality were all really great. The other guests on this tour were all really friendly too. We had hotpot, fried bean paste noodles, stinky tofu, door nail meat buns, Chinese salad dishes, Beijing flat bread, and several stir fried meat and vegetable dishes. Overall, it was a really memorable experience. My friends and I really enjoyed the food provided and were quite excited about discovering these hidden venues in Beijing in a group setting.
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W9257ywsarahr
Jul 8, 2024
Put this on your must do list - This tour was absolutely fantastic. We went to four very different restaurants, none of which I would have found on my own. All had different types of foods, all delicious. Winnie also gave us lots of information about the restaurants, the food, and local culture and customs. It was a really fun group, and I highly recommend doing a Lost Plate tour.
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Sightsee29150830125
Jul 6, 2024
Awesome food tour in Beijing - Amazing food tour! Andy was an excellent guide. The tour now starts at Shichahai Subway Station. We ate at four different spots and they were all superb. This tour was a great way to experience the Beijing food scene with a small group. Very highly recommended. Thank you to Andy and the Lost Plate team.
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Raymund
Jul 5, 2024
Tina pur tour guide was very good. She was so leanrned about the culture and history of what we went thru. Thank you muc - Tina was very good. We gove her 5 stars for sich a splendid tour. There were places quite not good to go but the experience is still good.
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Dakanm2022
Jul 3, 2024
Food as a means to cultural enrichment! - Tina was a wealth of knowledge and gracefully escorted our group through the hutong. Not only did she share knowledge about food, but also local history, customs, language, and answered many questions along the route! Best way to start our stay in Beijing!
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