The 13 Best China Tuk Tuk Tours

1.Xi’an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 715 reviews · from $73 per person Our pick

Spend three to four hours riding through Xi’an’s walled city with a small group, stopping at four or five local eateries for dinner. Your guide, possibly Amber, Buren, Michelle, or another Lost Plate host, explains each dish and its family story. Finish with a pint at a local brewery.

“It was a unique experience riding in a tuk-tuk to 5-6 places tasting local food. I loved the noodle shop, the first stop, on the tour the most. Amber was fun and professional. I can see she enjoys leading the tour. The last stop at a microbrewery was interesting. All in all, my sister and I enjoyed the tour.”

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2.Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu’s Local Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $73 per person

Spend 3.5 hours riding a tuk-tuk through Chengdu with an English-speaking guide such as Fiona, George, Jaz, or Monica. Stop at four or more local eateries for Sichuan dishes, street crepes, wontons, drinks, and plenty of food. Finish with plum wine, mahjong, and a retro Chinese bar.

“Visited four small local food vendors who each specialized in jut one dish: noodles, beef skewers, dumplings and fried chicken. Riding through the back alleys of hte Muslim quarter i nth tuk tukd was part of the fun.”

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3.Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

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

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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4.Xi’an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $58 per person Best value

Start near Xi’an’s City Wall at 9:00 am and ride in a small-group tuk-tuk through hidden lanes of the Muslim Quarter. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Buren, takes you to four or five family-run food stops and one of China’s oldest markets. Breakfast, drinks, private transport, and tastings are included.

“Buren has been the best tour guide, he showed us traditional dishes in Xi'an made by the real locals and family business shops. He is so passionate about food and gave us very nice recommendations to visit after. Thank you so much!”

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5.Private Xi’an Foodie Tour by Tuktuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $61 per person

Spend about three hours tasting Xi’an specialties with a private English-speaking guide such as Michael or Jackie. Walk through two food districts, ride public transport and tuk-tuk, visit a food museum, and stop at five or six eateries for local dishes and street snacks. Two soft drinks are included.

“Excellent food tour experience with our tour guide, Michael. We are completely satisfied with the service provided. He made our trip an unforgettable experience. Lilysun Private Tour is truly a recommended tour operator in Xi'an.”

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6.Private Xi’an Night & Food Tour by Tuk Tuk and Public Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $80 per person

Start at 6pm near Xi’an Bell Tower and follow guide Michael through the Muslim Quarter for local dishes, drinks, and Silk Road stories. Ride tuk tuks and public transport to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, then arrange a taxi back to your hotel. Pickup is available within the city walls.

“Great tour that allows you to try most of Xian’s local food. Our guide Michael’s knowledge of xian food scene was impressive. He explained the history and cultural significance of each dish with enthusiasm, making our experience more Read more”

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

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

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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8.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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9.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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10.Xi’an Terracotta Warriors, City Wall and Tuktuk Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $225 per person

Spend about 15 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Amber, visiting all three Terracotta Warriors pits, walking Xi’an’s Ancient City Wall, eating a rural Shaanxi lunch, and touring the Muslim Quarter by tuk-tuk. Private transport, entry tickets, dinner, drinks, and hotel pickup are included for up to 10 people.

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11.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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12.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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13.4-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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