Beijing: Royal Feast to Local Street Eats with Foodie Guide
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Guided by a local food expert, eat and experience everyday Beijing in 3.5 hours: 4 local restaurants, 15+ food tastings, a wet market, National Heritage shows, and courtyard craft beer. 4 RESTAURANTS, 4 STORIES • Peking Duck & Men Ding Rou Bing: Taste iconic Forbidden City delicacies linked to royal history. • Zhajiangmian: Savor fresh noodles with 8 toppings and slow-cooked sauce. • Courtyard Skewers: Visit a 19-year-old local staple for grilled skewers. • Spring Pancakes: Roll your own pancakes with fresh meats in a hidden courtyard. CULTURE, MARKET & BEER • Heritage Shows: Marvel at live Sichuan Opera Face-Changing & Long-Spout Teapot tea performances. • Market & Hutongs: Taste seasonal fruits at a wet market and walk 3km through 600-year-old hutongs. • Craft Beer: Unwind with a local craft beer in a traditional courtyard.
Inclusions
What's included
- Soda/Pop
- Complimentary professional photography (high-res digital photos included)
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Free local advice & tips anytime for the rest of your Beijing stay.
- Includes authentic local meals such as Zhajiangmian, Spring Pancakes, Doornail Meat Pie, and a delicious courtyard BBQ.
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities for your guide are never expected, but always appreciated if you loved the experience.
Itinerary
Stroll through historic hutong alleyways, taking in traditional courtyard walls and red lanterns. Dive into authentic local life at a bustling wet market, where you will taste fresh seasonal fruits and savor street foods like savory 'Jianbing' and 'Zongzi'. Along the way, your guide will share captivating stories about the neighborhood's history. Come hungry for a hands-on culinary journey! Learn to mix authentic 'Zhajiangmian' noodles, build your own 'Chunbing' (Spring Pancakes), and taste 'Mending Roubing' (juicy Doornail Meat Pies). Your guide will share the fascinating imperial history and local eating techniques behind these iconic comfort foods. Cap off the night away from the crowds. We will enter a beautifully preserved Siheyuan in Hutong. Relax in this tranquil setting and a hidden pub, sipping local craft beer. It’s the perfect way to unwind. Your tour includes one complimentary craft beer at our final stop. You are welcome to enjoy more rounds at your own expense.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our meeting point is Exit B of the National Art Museum Station (Line 8). Map locations can sometimes be tricky, so please meet your guide directly at Exit B. FOR TAXI (Feel free to show this to your driver): "师傅您好，请送我到：地铁8号线中国美术馆站-B口。谢谢！"
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Muamu Tourism Service
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 37% above the median of the 84 food tours we list in Beijing.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 35 of 84.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beijing
Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.
At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.
Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
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