Old Beijing Food Tour and Hutongs

Overview

Explore the authentic flavours of the Chinese capital on a small-group food tour. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, you will venture into traditional hutongs to discover local dishes prepared according to millennial expertise, far from the usual tourist circuits. The itinerary is designed to provide a comprehensive culinary experience. The various tasting stops are substantial enough to constitute a full meal, allowing you to enjoy your evening without planning another dinner. The experience includes water, soft drinks, and local alcoholic beverages. At the end of the tour, you will receive a welcome pack containing restaurant recommendations and local travel tips to make your stay in Beijing easier.

Itinerary

1. UnTour Beijing Food Tours

   Our walking culinary tours are designed to get visitors off the beaten path and into authentic local shops where they can eat shoulder to shoulder with locals. Since 2010, UnTour Food Tours has taken thousands of guests to our favorite mom-and-pop-owned shops. Beijing’s dinnertime cuisine is so much more than the crowded tourist markets featuring bugs and mystery meat on sticks! Instead, join our small group food tour and explore delicious, local dishes shoulder-to-shoulder with Beijingers in a traditional Hutong neighborhood. You’ll try authentic dishes that Chinese chefs have been perfecting for thousands of years, and learn about the history and culture of Beijing along the way.

   · 3 h· Admission included

2. Hutong Tour

   Head deep into the hutongs with us as we explore some of the best food in the city. These wandering alleyways are bustling with local neighborhood life, and some of the best mom-and-pop shops are buried deep down the lanes.

   · 2 h· Admission included

3. Nuoyan Rice Wine Shop

   Historians believe rice wine (mijiu) was first brewed by the Chinese in 1,000 BC. The rice wine method then spread from China to other parts of East Asia; in Japan it was made into sake, in Korea, cheongju and makkoli. We'll head to a modern, local boutique mijiu producer to try a six-cup sampler of their craft rice wine. The delightful flavors range from osmanthus to rose to the beguiling original flavor.

   · 30 min· Admission included

4. Ghost Street (Gui Jie)

   Meet your guide at the end of Guijie, or Ghost Street, and see why this is one of the most popular streets in the city to come to for snacks.

   · 10 min

How to use your ticket

• Meeting Location: Beixinqiao Subway Station - Exit B • Show Your Taxi/Didi: 北新桥地铁站-B东北口 • Subway Directions (highly recommended): By subway, take Line 5 to Beixinqiao Subway Station. Follow signs for Exit B. Your guide will be up the stairs, outside the exit waiting for you. • Tours depart on time so please plan to arrive 5 minutes early. Late guests will not be eligible for a refund. • If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, notify us at info@untourfoodtours.com at least 72 hours before the tour start time so we can make accommodations. • You will receive your guide's contact info ~24 hours in advance of your tour. If you are running late or having trouble finding the start point, *please contact your guide directly*. Our office is only open from 9:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, so there will not be any one available to answer your call if you call or email the office or send a message through Viator. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Prams or strollers are permitted for babies and young children.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• Please indicate any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking to allow for menu adjustments.
• The standard group size is 8, but in some cases, groups may reach 12 participants with a second guide.
• The activity can accommodate a maximum of 12 travellers.
• Confirmation is provided immediately upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund is available for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.
• This activity may be cancelled in the event of bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers wishing to discover authentic local cuisine
• Those seeking a small-group experience (maximum 12 people)
• English-speaking travellers (guide in English)

What makes it different

• Substantial tastings that replace a full dinner
• Inclusion of local soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
• Provision of a local recommendation pack after the tour

Frequently asked questions

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Activity offered by UnTour Food Tours via Viator.