Beijing Walking Tour: History Meets Modernity

Explore Beijing’s evolution on a guided tour, uncover hidden cultural secrets, and witness the blend of ancient history with modernity.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Huguang Guild Hall - Enter the enchanting realm of the Huguang Guild Hall, established in 1807. This historic treasure once welcomed prominent merchants and officials from the Hubei and Hunan provinces. Today, its magnificent opera stage, detailed carvings, and enduring allure have transformed it into a cultural museum, offering a glimpse into the…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking tour guide
  • Fun, friendly, and fabulous guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the illustrious history of China’s imperial capital! In just 3.5 hours, gain insight into Beijing’s dynastic past, discover its cherished traditional brands, and learn about the city’s urban development achievements and obstacles.
Join our knowledgeable local guide and skilled storytellers to experience the city’s perfect…

Location
Huguang Guild Hall
Hu Fang Lu
Meeting Point: Hufangqiao Metro Station (Line 7), Exit D (South-West Exit); After exiting, head straight to the main road, turn right, and walk 60 meters east to the green space at intersection. Address: Corner of Hufang Rd & Luomashi Ave / Huguang Guild Opera Theatre Look for our YELLOW Umbrella!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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551aitorz
Jun 21, 2025
Nice Walking tour - Nice walking tour. Got to know some hutongs and finish in Qianmen street, near Tiananmen. Interesting to hear walk around the city learning history of the country and city.
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Analuisag39
Jun 5, 2025
Great walking tour! - I love walking tours and have done many of them across the globe. This one in Beijing was one of the best! Hao, our tour guide, is a local, very knowledgeable and great storyteller!!
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Craigbb3902xu
May 24, 2025
Beijing neighhbourhood - I always love walking tours, and this one is no exception. Some great insights into the way Beijing has grown and a good way to get your bearings before spending more time in this city.
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Miyuki9798
May 19, 2025
Highly recommended - An unforgettable and super enjoyable city walk today! Hao explained everything in a clear and engaging way — super easy to follow, no matter your background or culture. She made the stories come alive, and you’ll find yourself absorbing so much without even realizing it. The whole walk was really relaxed and well-paced. I didn’t feel tired at all by the end — just happy and inspired. If you want to experience the authentic everyday life of Beijing, don’t hesitate — this is the tour to book!
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Federicaq660
May 11, 2025
Great tour! - Great walking tour: Hao, our guide, introduced us to old Beijing and told a lot of interesting stories about the customs and traditions of yesterday and today. Recommended.
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Janalama8
May 10, 2025
Very informative, cultural and enjoyable experience - We really enjoyed this tour! Tori is a sweet, charming and thoughtful tourguide who knows a lot about Beijing. She is easy to talk to and happily answers all questions. Despite the heavy rain she gave us the best experience possible. We really appreciated her. Thank you for introducing us to Beijing!
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Ainhoab952
May 10, 2025
:) - Despite the heavy rain that the day had, our host Tori made a great job making us almost forgot about the bad whether! So welcoming and heartwarming, we got to know more about Beijing areas and history, would 100% recommend it!
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Vivieno953
May 5, 2025
Highly recommended - Nice tour trough the traditional part of Beijing with a lot of local tips and hints - would have never found these spots on my own.
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Daytrip29419089660
Apr 14, 2025
Recommended - Excellent tour! We toured the Hutongs area and learned the story, the guide was very friendly and also shared his own experience which gave him a bonus.
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Simoneritsch
Jun 4, 2025
Great tour guide. Route could be more "touristy" for my taste. - Did the walking tour today. I would have loved to see more different sights and real landmarks/real cultural things, instead of different smaller buildings/streets, that probably represent beijing culture well and might be overlooked, but to me personally were not that exciting or interesting. I usually use the free walking tours in cities to get an overview or to cover "must see" things with a connection to history, so I can then just explore the hidden gems and details. This one was a really cool insight into some details, but I feel like I am still missing the overall beijing touristy experience. Maybe that's not possible with a big city like that, but it would be cool to have 1-2 main attractions additionally (like the tiananmen square or so) I think this would be an amazing "additional tour" to do, but it would be great if there was a "the touristy basic tour" also provided. ;) Apart from that administrative detail, I still really enjoyed the group. Tori as a tour guide was fantastic! She speaks English perfectly, was funny, motivated and super helpful. She made the tour a real highlight!
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).