3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience
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Is 3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience worth booking?
3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience is a 3-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $26 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 53 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (53)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $26 per person
Combine the cultural delights and delectable bites of Beijing on this enriching 3-hour food tour of China’s captivating capital. Accompanied by a private guide, appease an appetite for authenticity as you sample 10-20 di
What you get
About this experience
Combine the cultural delights and delectable bites of Beijing on this enriching 3-hour food tour of China’s captivating capital. Accompanied by a private guide, appease an appetite for authenticity as you sample 10-20 different types of local delicacy in one of the Beijing old neighborhood area - Dongsi Hutong . Gain fascinating insight into China’s rich culinary culture and traditions at night.
What's included
Included
- Local guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby
- Local guide
- Private tour
- If the hotel is inside the city the pick up is free
- Food tasting
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation from the travelers hotel to attractions $5 per person
- Transport fee from their hotel to Hutong $5 per person
What you'll see and do
Dongsi Hutong
Greet your gastronomic guide in your Beijing City center hotel lobby and embark on your culinary tour of the city’s charming historic neighborhoods like famous Dongsi Hutong.
60 minutes here
LongFuSi Jie
Travel by taxi(on your own expense) to get to the main area where you will do all of your tastings. Listen, as your guide offers intriguing insight into the Hutong’s rich history before taking a seat at your first eatery, Xinjiang Taste Restaurant. Here, you will sample the restaurants specialty, Lamb kabobs. Try 3-5 different types of kabobs and side dishes such as eggplant, beans, garlic, leeks, and Nang. Erguotou-also known as Chinese white liquor is a Chinese alcoholic beverage, you will try it here.
60 minutes here
Zhangzizhong Street
Next, sample the local delicacy of Tanjianbing, a pan-fried pancake favored by locals. Along the same street, you will also try sweet dough, sesame cakes, Ma hua, and Zongzi. Taste other delicacies such as Baozi,Beijing Jar yogurt, and Tanghulu(local snack made of crabapple). Proceed to the next stand where you will try 5-12 Sichuan kabobs and to drink, peanut beverage, or orange soda. Afterwards, move on to another restaurant that will serve you Yunnan Province's cuisine which including the flower cake,cold cakes made of pea,grilled bread covered by rice flower ,rice wine ,plum liquor and "Cross Bridge" Rice Noodles.If you are adventure foodies ,here you can try their famous dish-fired bamboo worm.(at your own expense)
60 minutes here
Wangfujing Street
You will also try the local Beijing Snack Set which including Glutinous Rice Roll with Sweet Bean Flour,Yellow Pea Cake,Steamed Rice Cakes with Sweet Stuffing,The Seasoned Millet Porridge and more If you want to continue to explore the Wangfujing area, just tell your guide, she will give directions or help you to find a taxi to transfer back to your hotel .
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Tour without transportation
Guide pick you up from your hotel(within the 4th ring road)you can either taxi or subway(on your own expense) to the tour Pickup included
Tour with private tranport
Private vehicle with AC: Your tour including a tour guide and a private vehicle to pick you up from your hotel's lobby(for hotel within the 5th ring) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- zh-TW, cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Unique Beijing Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age under 4 is free to join
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 53 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
53 verified traveler reviews for 3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great foodie night with Kevin is the best!
Kevin was a great guide and he was also very funny. he shared lots of good stories about the hutong and the food we ate. We enjoyed his company very much. He is also very helpful to my elderly mother, keeping her pace during the walk around the hutong and asking her food preferences when ordering. We loved Kevin very much!
via Viator
Fantastic sampling of many classic Chinese dishes!
Fantastic sampling of many classic Chinese dishes! Our guide, Miko, taught us about the history of Beijing and the proper way to eat each unique dish. Good vegetarian options! Hotel pickup was convenient. Great option for first timers in mainland China!
via Viator
No contingency plan if any bikers can’t finish the tour
Due to not feeling well as a result to a GI virus, my family of 4 was recommended to do the night tour instead of the morning one that we had signed up for so that we could avoid the heat. We showed up to the tour not realizing that additional people were also signed up and that it was for 4 hours instead of 3 (as the tour title implies). After an exhilarating and hot 1.5 hours of riding around the streets of Shanghai, it no longer became safe for me to ride due to feeling like I was going to pass out. However, I was told by the guide to be strong and continue on for another 2.5hrs since there was no option to end early since others were on the tour. I continued on, but quickly began to feel faint and had to pull off on the side of the road. My family followed me while we tried to come up with a reasonable solution. In the meantime, our guide panicked while trying to figure out how to handle the situation which included a lot of yelling at me and my husband in front of our kids. We eventually came up with a solution to bring our bikes back to our hotel and then pay a truck 450rmb to deliver the bikes back to the company’s office. In the meantime, my 10-year-old daughter started to cry due to being scared that I was going to pass out and also get into a lot of trouble by this company for not finishing the tour. Seeing that this was our last night in China after a three week trip, it was a pretty traumatic experience to end on and I wish this company would have a contingency plan in place for these types of situations. In retrospect, I probably shouldn’t have agreed to go on this tour to begin with; however, a reputable bike company would have a much more tactful way to handle the situation, including warning me not to join the tour from the start if they thought it would even possibly be an issue.
via Viator
Great local food experience.
This was a great opportunity to experience local food outlets and learn about the history of the hutongs. Our guide Anson was excellent. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Truly excellent
Amazing food experience, 5 restaurants with different Chinese province food in 3 hours. Lucy speaks excellent English and is a fantastic guide. Highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $26 to $257
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 19
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does 3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience cost?
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Prices start at $26 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is 3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 53 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience?
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Around 19 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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