Beijing Hutong Evening Food Tour

Experience Beijing’s diverse culinary heritage on this top rated walking food tour, exploring historic hutong alleys while visiting the city’s most authentic eateries. Guests will try local Han, Mongol, and Muslim cuisines across four sit down restaurants, enjoying far more than a meal’s worth of food, along with local beer and soft drinks. The tour begins with a hidden rooftop hotpot restaurant offering views of Beijing’s historic bell tower, where thin slices of mutton and beef are cooked in traditional copper pots and dipped in a sesame paste sauce. Next, participants will step into a hole in the wall noodle house to try Beijing Noodles, a made from scratch specialty considered the best by locals. Walking through narrow historic hutong alleyways, guests will learn about the origins of these passages, dating back to the twelfth century, and gain insight into the daily lives of local residents.

The tour continues with a visit to a Muslim diner serving a rare Beijing specialty once favored by Empress Cixi, highlighting the city’s endangered culinary traditions. Guests will also enjoy spring pancakes made fresh to order, symbolizing family reunion and togetherness, in a restaurant run by a husband and wife team. Along the way, travelers experience the rich history, culture, and flavors of old Beijing while guided through the maze of alleys surrounding the Forbidden City. This immersive tour combines food, history, and local insight, providing a deep dive into the authentic tastes and traditions that define the city’s culinary scene.