The 7 Beijing Tuk Tuk Tours That Earn the Fare

1.Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 73 reviews · from $77 per person Our pick

Spend about three hours exploring Beijing’s hutongs by rickshaw, starting near the Bell and Drum Towers. You’ll visit a traditional home, climb the Drum Tower, and taste several teas at a local tea house. Guides such as Gale, Michael, William, and Cynthia have earned praise for clear English and warm service, though shopping stops and uneven scheduling can affect the experience.

“This was my first tour in Beijing and it was my favorite! Mr. Goo picked me up at my hotel and he was a wonderful guide! The hutongs are a must and this is the way to experience Beijing!”

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2.Beijing Half Day : Summer Palace Tour with Hutong Rickshaw Rides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $111 per person Top rated

Spend four hours with a private guide and driver at Beijing’s Summer Palace and in the old hutongs around Hou Hai. You’ll hear stories about Empress Dowager Cixi, see Kunming Lake and the Long Corridor, then ride a rickshaw past Yin-ding Bridge and visit a local courtyard home. Guides include Kelly and Lisa Chen, with English, Spanish, French, Russian, and German available.

“Kelly is very knowledgeable, kind , friendly, helpful and passionate. Most importantly, she speaks good english She makes my trip a very meaningful, enjoyable and unforgettable one. Strongly recommended this tour with Kelly”

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3.Houhai Hutong Tour: Rickshaw + Prince Gong & Soong Residences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $129 per person

Explore Shichahai with a private guide, beginning at Lotus Lane and the Bell and Drum Towers before visiting Prince Gong’s Mansion and Soong Ching-ling’s Former Residence. Walk Yandaixie Street, cross Yinding Bridge, and ride a rickshaw through Houhai’s hutongs. Hotel pickup is included within Beijing’s 3rd Ring Road.

“Mike is as extremely knowledgeable and passionate about China and the Hutong area. He gave me an appreciation and a better understanding of this beautiful country and the area we explored.”

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4.Summer Palace, Hutong Rickshaw, Lama and Confucius Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $180 per person

Spend about eight hours touring Beijing with a private English, Spanish, French, or German-speaking guide. Visit the Summer Palace, ride a rickshaw through the Hutongs, explore Lama Temple and Confucius Temple, and enjoy included transfers, entry fees, water, and a listed Peking duck lunch. Guides named in guest comments include Susan, Cathy, Nancy, and Diego.

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5.Beijing Private Tour to Summer Palace plus Drum Tower Performance and Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $168 per person

Spend 5 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Cindy, Jing, or Linda. Visit the Summer Palace, hear a drum performance at Drum Tower, ride through hutongs by rickshaw, visit a local home, and enjoy a meal with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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6.Beijing: Hutong Private Tour – Rickshaw Ride & English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $139 per person

Spend three hours exploring Beijing’s Shichahai area with a private English-speaking guide, riding a traditional rickshaw past lotus ponds, Yinding Bridge and Houhai. Walk Yandai Xiejie, climb the Bell and Drum Towers, enjoy included local food, and let your guide take photos. Groups are limited to one to four people.

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7.4-Hour Private Tour to Beijing Drum Tower with Drum Performance and Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $108 per person

Spend four hours with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Beijing’s Drum and Bell Towers, watching a drum performance, riding a rickshaw through hutongs, meeting a local family, and walking around Houhai, Yandai Xie Street, and Nanluoguxiang. Guides such as Susie and Lucy have helped guests with food orders, translation, and local history.

“Lovely time spent with our guide Susie. We visited the Drum Tower and saw the Bell Tower. We also walked round the lakes and went in a rickshaw through the Hutongs. Susie also assisted us to order food. Susie was a great guide - very knRead more”

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