Top 13 Dining Experiences in Beijing

1.Old Beijing Dinner Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $75Our pick

Meet your guide near Beixinqiao Station at 7 p.m. for a small-group walk through Old Beijing’s hutongs. Guides such as Garth, Kelly, Shan, and Jesus lead you to family-run eateries for hotpot, dumplings, jianbing, sauced meats, drinks, and rice wine. Expect a generous meal and an end point near Zhangzizhong Road.

“Some food tours disappoint by being timid or obvious, but not this one. Zeben, our guide, was a great host and guided our convivial group of eight to some great food served in possibly-too-generous-portions accompanied by plenty of local drinks. We never would have found these food sources on our own, let alone known how to order! A fantastic time, I recommend this tour!”

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2.4-Hour Private Illuminated Beijing Tour with Authentic Chinese Dinner on Hutong Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $115

Spend four private hours with an English-speaking guide and driver, beginning with dinner in Dongsi Hutong. Choose Sichuan dishes, noodles, or lamb kebabs, then see Tiananmen Square, the Giant Egg, The Place, Houhai, the Bird’s Nest, and Water Cube by night.

“Il tour notturno con Jack e Chenqinhe è dtsto fantastico . In tre ore ci hanno fatto assaggiare la storia della cina e il suo futuro Grntili ed attenti alle ns richieste sono veramente da richiedere”

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3.Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $54

Choose from 11 private Beijing itineraries built around the Temple of Heaven. Meet guide Mina, Jay, or Miko at your hotel or the East Gate, then add an acrobatics show, Peking duck, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, or Summer Palace.

“Absolutely fantastic tour! Mina, our tour guide, made this experience perfect. First, she made it convenient to meet her outside the gate and had all tickets ready for different attractions within the temple of heaven. Her tour was both enjoyable and educational, and at an appropriate pace, showing us the key highlights and responding to all our questions. At the end, she was kind enough to recommend places for food and shopping in Beijing. Overall, it was an excellent experience and would definitely recommend.”

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4.Beijing Imperial Dining Experience at Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant with Houhai Lake Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $268

Begin with a 5:30pm pickup and dine in Bai Jia Da Yuan, a former Qing prince’s palace, with costumed servers and Chinese opera cameos. Then see the Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Drum and Bell Towers, and walk Houhai’s bar district with a beer. Lily is among the guides praised for warm, careful service.

“Our guide Lisa was warm and welcoming, and she shared many interesting details with us. The location is amazing. The performances were brief but offered a nice mix of artistic styles. The food was just OK. We skipped the bar tour.”

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5.Beijing Evening Tour: Chaoyang Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $138

Spend about four hours with a private guide, watching a 60-minute Beijing acrobatics show and dining on Peking Duck at Bianyifang. Hotel pickup and return are included, with early and late show options. Guide Maggie and guide Lydia are praised for kind, smooth service.

“This is wonderful tour that i have made with my parents and children. We enjoy the Acrobtic show,my parents expected longer show, it means they love it so much. Peking Duck dinner at beautiful restaurant and all dishes are so special. Our tourguide Maggie is awesome. We enjoy the time with her so much.”

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6.Beijing Hutong Dinner and Beer Walking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $99

Spend 3.5 hours with an English-speaking local guide, often Lan, eating through Gulou’s hutongs. You’ll visit Shichahai, the Drum and Bell Towers, three food stops, and a local brewery, with dinner and drinks included in a private small group.

“Best ever so much fun super food in cool Restaurants. I got perfekt Information about this Area :-)”

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7.Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $72

Meet your English-speaking guide in your hotel lobby, then see a Chinese acrobatics show at Red Theater and learn how to wrap Peking duck at a local restaurant. Guides such as Jay, Miko, Lucy, and Andy add cultural tips. Taxi or subway costs extra unless you choose private transport.

“The tour I booked was excellent. I have my guide Miko to thank for this in particular. He contacted me in advance to confirm the meeting point and briefly discuss the details of the upcoming tour. Thanks to his helpfulness and communicative nature, I always felt comfortable and very well looked after. Thanks again Miko. The acrobatic performance was very good and also especially the restaurant chosen by Miko. I can highly recommend him and the tour.”

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8.Private Beijing Jingshan Hill, Beihai, and Hutongs with Imperial Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $180

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide exploring Jingshan Hill, Beihai Park, Houhai, Yandai Xie Street, and Beijing’s Bell and Drum Towers. Expect plenty of walking, an imperial set meal, flexible departure times, and a boat ride in Beihai from April through November.

“We had a great time visiting the jingshan/beihai area which we highly recommended. It was an extremely scenic tour and the sites were great and not too crowded. Dana was knowledgeable and pleasant, and we were glad to have her with us :)”

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9.Mutianyu Great Wall Private VIP Tour with Peak Restaurant Dining and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $308

You’ll ride from your central Beijing hotel in a private luxury vehicle to Mutianyu, about 90 kilometers away. A private guide, entrance fees, round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan tickets, mineral water, and lunch at Peak Restaurant are included. Guides such as Coco and Kelly have earned praise for attentive service and clear cultural explanations.

“My family members had a great time on the above tour. Our guide Coco was extremely attentive and ensure we are paced comfortable through out the entire tour. Taking care of all tiny details and assisting us to take beautiful memorablRead more”

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10.Top Michelin Vegetarian Restaurant Reservation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $7Best value

Reserve a two-hour meal at Jing Zhaoyin, Beijing’s Michelin Three-Star vegetarian restaurant near Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Yonghe Temple. Chef Gary’s menu centers on mushrooms, soy, vegetables, and whole grains. Dining costs about 1,200 RMB per person, separate from the reservation service.

“Great food, great service, I had a wonderful night! Recommended.”

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11.Private Tour to Pearl Market Acrobatic Show & Peking Duck Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $158

Spend about five hours with a private guide such as Lucy, browsing Hongqiao Pearl Market, watching a Red Theatre acrobatic or Kung Fu show, and eating Peking duck. Hotel pickup within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road, private transport, dinner, water, and middle-level theater seating are included.

“My 2.5-year old son enjoyed it very much! The Peking Duck dinner wasn't as ceremonious as I expected. I thought they'd show how they prepare it but instead our tour guide showed how they eat it at the table. Our tour guide Lucy was lovely! Read more”

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12.Beijing Night Tour with Acrobatics Show & PekingDuck Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $192

Start with hotel pickup at 15:30, then watch an acrobatics show before sitting down to Peking Duck sliced in front of you. Your English or Chinese-speaking guide and driver handle transport during this five-hour private-group evening, with central hotel pickup available.

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13.Beijing Traditional Hot Pot Dinner and VIP seated Acrobatic show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $252

Spend an evening in Beijing with a Chaoyang Theater acrobatic show, a set-menu dinner at Lost Heaven near Tiananmen Square, and a guided walk around Houhai Lakes. Your English-speaking service, private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The departure time is confirmed one day ahead.

“unfortunately, the weather was very rainy, even though a good tour and weather-partly a new experience”

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