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15 Best Walking Tours In Beijing

Beijing’s best days out.

The 15 most popular Walking Tours in Beijing. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.

15 Best Walking Tours In Beijing

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants - Stop One: Hotpot in Copper Pots with Bell Tower Rooftop Views
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Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

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1.Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

Walk Beijing’s hutongs in a small group for four dinner-like food stops plus unlimited beer, ending with a craft pint in a local brewery.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Fantastic experience with Jo as a guide. He was very cary and generous towards us and the rest of the group, making sure we had everything we needed and beyond! We are extremely grateful for the evening spent together! We had amazing food and beers (plus other chinese liquors and softs too!) in typical restaurants…”

1,132 reviewsFrom $80.00by Lost Plate

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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options - First stop: Tiananmen Square security, closures, and pacing
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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

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Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights - Qianmen and the Monument of the People’s Heroes: what to look for
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Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

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3.Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

Private 4–6 hour walking tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with reserved entry, optional Temple of Heaven, and pickup options.

★ 5.0

“Angel was fantastic! Every moment of the private tour was filled with interesting historical facts and really fun tidbits of information. It was great to experience the Square and the Forbidden City with such a knowledgeable and friendly guide! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip!”

400 reviewsFrom $90.00by Catherine Lu Tours

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Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour - Your Guide: The Real Difference Maker in Beijing Food Tours
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Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

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4.Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

A private 4-hour Beijing hutong food walk with 20+ tastings, a local guide, and real neighborhood stops in Dongsi Hutong and LongFuSi Jie.

★ 5.0

“This tour was amazing! We walked the streets of a vibrant Hutong and tried local foods specific to Beijing. To try these local foods in non tourist areas was such a treat. Our guide Allen was so helpful and funny, and treated us to so many different dishes. Would highly recommend this tour if you…”

299 reviewsFrom $82.00by Discover Beijing Tours

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Beijing: Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings - Getting There: Dongsi Exit B and Optional Pickup
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Beijing: Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings

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5.Beijing: Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings

Hutong food crawl from Dongsi Metro exit B with 15+ Beijing snacks, culture stories, and guide-tailored tastes in 3–4 hours.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing experience with ANDY. He took us to real hidden gems across Beijing, making sure we tried delicious, authentic food. In addition, he explained to us in great detail the history of Beijing, the food and Hutongs. We also learnt about the different culinary traditions of China. Overall, would highly recommend the…”

162 reviews3 - 4 hoursFrom $76by Fun Beijing Travel

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Beijing City Walk: Explore Hutongs Life and Old Beijing - Stop 2: Nanluoguxiang toward Houhai—hutong life plus canal-side atmosphere
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Beijing City Walk: Explore Hutongs Life and Old Beijing

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6.Beijing City Walk: Explore Hutongs Life and Old Beijing

A 2.5-hour guided Beijing hutong walk linking Qianmen, Dashilan, Nanluoguxiang, Houhai, and a night stop at Bell & Drum Towers.

★ 5.0

“Kevin was our guide and he explained the history of the area very well. He also introduced some good local food and snacks! This is definitely a tour to go on if you will like to understand the area!”

146 reviewsFrom $15.00by BEIJING BOTRIP TOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY CO., LTD.

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Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour - What the Two-Hour Forbidden City Walk Really Covers
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Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour

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7.Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour

Private Forbidden City walking tour with guided history, guaranteed entry, and optional Tian’anmen Square plus Temple of Heaven or Great Wall.

★ 5.0

“Amazing! Our wonderful guide Candice met us at our hotel, spoke incredibly fluent English, and took us on an incredible tour of all the sights, sharing with us lots of history along the way. She was easygoing, a pleasure to spend time with, and a great photographer too! Highly recommend this tour and ask for…”

104 reviews4 - 8 hoursFrom $67by JTB Travel Agency

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Beijing Walking Food Tour with a Local Friend - The food lineup: from zhajiang mian to the surprise bite
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Beijing Walking Food Tour with a Local Friend

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8.Beijing Walking Food Tour with a Local Friend

Beijing walking food tour through Dongsi Hutongs with a local guide, customizable menu, and a meal’s worth of classic dishes.

★ 5.0

“The tour was brilliant - Jenny tailored it to my dietary preferences and offered her choices and recommendations throughout the tour. Her recommendations were guided purely by how good the food is - a true foodie!! Each dish was dRead more”

73 reviewsFrom $60.00by Real Beijing Experience

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Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation - Stop 1: Huguang Guild Hall and the merchant history behind the walls
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Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

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9.Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

A 3.5-hour Beijing walking tour through hutongs, Liulichang and Qianmen, ending near Tiananmen with a calligraphy creation time.

★ 5.0

“Hao was an excellent guide. Despite the cold weather, Hao kept us moving and provided so much information and insight during our time with her. We would highly recommend Hao and the tour to anyone interested in knowing more about the off the beaten path parts of Beijing.”

59 reviewsFrom $5.00by Free Tours China

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Beijing: Hutongs & Drum Tower City Walking Tour - Houhai and Qianhai lakes to Yandai Byway: scenic starts and snack time
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Beijing: Hutongs & Drum Tower City Walking Tour

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10.Beijing: Hutongs & Drum Tower City Walking Tour

Hutongs by Houhai and Qianhai, Yandai snacks, Taoism stop, and a Drum Tower climb. English small-group tour with optional rickshaw.

★ 4.9

“We’ve had a wonderful time with Amber! She was well informed about the history of the places and showed us the best food destinations. Thank you very much! Josephine and Pauline”

57 reviews3 - 4 hoursFrom $69by JTB Travel Agency

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Experience Beijing Walking Food Tour Private - How the Route Feels: Pacing, Stops, and What You Get
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Experience Beijing Walking Food Tour Private

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11.Experience Beijing Walking Food Tour Private

Private Beijing walking food tour with 10+ tastings, a friendly English guide, and beer included in about 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“The tour was a wonderful experience! David is a great guide and very flexible. The tour exposed us to many different dishes which were the perfect gateway into Chinese cuisine. We would have definitely struggled to find these authentic places alone. Thank you to David and team 🙂”

56 reviewsFrom $55.00by Hutong Calligraphy Class

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Half-Day Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Dim Sum - Hotel pickup, timing, and how the walking route feels
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Half-Day Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Dim Sum

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Hutong Walking Tour: Discover Real Beijing without Crowds - Start Smart at Xisi Subway Station and Expect Real Walking
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Hutong Walking Tour: Discover Real Beijing without Crowds

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13.Hutong Walking Tour: Discover Real Beijing without Crowds

A small-group hutong walk from Xisi Station to temples, a church, bookshop stops, and a traditional drink, mostly off-crowd.

★ 5.0

“We highly recommend this tour of Beijing that takes you truly off the beaten track while providing so much information about the city’s history and culture. The stops are really well picked : original and very enlightening. Dee, our guide, was excellent : very knowledgeable, friendly and gave us so many excellent recommendations and tips…”

47 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $49by NEXTCITY

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Half Day Walking Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City - How the tour saves time at Tiananmen Square
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Half Day Walking Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

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14.Half Day Walking Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

A small-group half-day walk covering Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with skip-line planning, included tickets, and guide-led context in Beijing.

★ 5.0

“Summer made a difference for us as she is knowledgeable about the great history of of Tiananmen and the Forbidden City. In particular the daily ins & outs of the Emperor, Mother Empress and the entire layout of the Square, about the founder Maio, the residences of the past, present rulers. We particularly enjoyed the…”

40 reviewsFrom $58.00by Lily's Tour Company

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Private Summer Palace Walking Tour + Custom Scenic Route Add-Ons - Magnolia Hall and the story behind the quieter moments
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Private Summer Palace Walking Tour + Custom Scenic Route Add-Ons

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15.Private Summer Palace Walking Tour + Custom Scenic Route Add-Ons

Private Summer Palace walking tour with flexible start times, included entry, optional hotel pickup, and scenic add-ons for a tailored Beijing day.

★ 5.0

“Vivian was an incredible tour guide, so kind and informative! The tour was a lot of fun and tailored to our specific tastes and interests. A relaxing and comfortable afternoon!”

33 reviewsFrom $62.00by Discover Beijing Tours

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