The 15 Best Walking Tours in China

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants - Starting near Beijing’s old hutongs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · from $80Our pick

Explore Beijing’s hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, local beer, and family-run eateries on this intimate 3.5-hour food walk.

“Fantastic experience with Jo as a guide. He was very cary and generous towards us and the rest of the group, making sure we had everything we needed and beyond! We are extremely grateful for the evening spent together! We had amazing food and beers (plus other chinese liquors and softs too!) in typical restaurants and bars for locals, away from the main touristy places and tucked in some beautiful houtong alleys and also in a traditional house. Jo could create a friendly and welcoming environment from the very first moment and he also explained us many interesting cultural and historical facts about food and the places we visited. Thank…”

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Hong Kong: Dark Side of Hong Kong Caged Homes Walking Tour

2.Dark Side of Hong Kong Caged Homes Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

See Hong Kong beyond the skyline on a respectful Sham Shui Po tour of caged homes, subdivided flats, rooftop slums, and SoCo.

“Very interesting tour to discover the hidden part of this incredibile city. Our guide, Summer, was very involving and prepared.”

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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

3.Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · from $75

Review of a private Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with flexible options, hotel pickup, tickets, and expert guides.

“Linda was incredible! She truly loves her role as a guide. She shared her knowledge of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and with great passion. we are truly grateful to have her as our guide. She is warm and articulate, and took time to take pictures of us as well. She met us at our hotel, with her driver, in an extremely clean and modern vehicle, which also provided bottles of water for us. Choosing Linda to be your guide is the smart way to go.”

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Dark Side of Hong Kong – Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour

4.Dark Side of Hong Kong – Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $32

Explore Kowloon’s caged homes, markets, rooftops, and housing crisis on a candid two-hour Hong Kong walking tour.

“Very insightful to a different side of Hong Kong. Really opened our eyes on some issues that are happening in the country. Our guide was very nice and informative.”

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Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

5.Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $90

Review of Beijing’s private Forbidden City and Tiananmen tour, with guide insight, optional Temple of Heaven visit, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“Joe. It has been a pleasure experiencing your knowledgeable and fun tour. The day was awesome and we would recommend to book him again.”

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Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

6.Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $82

Taste 20+ Beijing dishes, explore Dongsi Hutong, meet local shop owners, and learn old Beijing food customs with a private guide.

“Fabulous evening. Anson has wonderful English, a nice sense of humor, and wonderful knowledge about the culture and food that we experienced. Super flexible and very good at communication before the tour to make sure that we connected smoothly. I would absolutely recommend this experience.”

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Hong Kong Day Tour: Priority Peak Tram, City Walk & Dim Sum

7.Hong Kong Day Tour: Priority Peak Tram, City Walk & Dim Sum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 6 hours · from $74

See Hong Kong’s Peak, Old Town Central, Man Mo Temple, Victoria Harbour, and Tim Ho Wan dim sum in one efficient six-hour tour.

“An excellent tour to visit Victoria Peak by tram (skipping the enormously long queues), a guided tour around old Central, a sunset cruise and a dim sum dinner. Rex our guide was great, informative, knowledgable and friendly. We definitely recommend this tour.”

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Introduction to Hong Kong: Central Tip Based Walking Tour

8.Introduction to Hong Kong: Central Tip Based Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $2Best value

Explore Hong Kong’s legal, financial, culinary, and spiritual heart on a two-hour Central walking tour led by passionate local guides.

“Great walking tour with lots of great information about Hong Kong's past and present. Not only was it informative, it was actually really important.”

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Beijing: Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings

9.Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $76

Taste 15-plus Beijing snacks through quiet hutongs, from soup dumplings to lamb skewers, with a flexible local guide and cultural stories.

“May was a spectacular guide! We ate so much good food that we never would have found on our own, learned about the history and culture of what we were eating, and had an all around great time. Highly recommend!”

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Shanghai Highlights Walking Tour With A Real Local

10.Shanghai Highlights Walking Tour With A Real Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $34

Walk Shanghai with a local guide from the Bund to Yuyuan Bazaar, hearing personal stories, seeing landmark buildings, and tasting fried dumplings.

“Lovely walking tour. Great way to see bits of Shanghai that you wouldn't see in a bus. This walking tour gives you more if a feeling to the place. Bill our guide, who is a local, made the tour more memorable due to his history of the place. Also gave us tips on what and where to try in relation to some local eateries. Definitely recommend it”

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Beijing City Walk: Explore Hutongs Life and Old Beijing

11.Beijing City Walk: Explore Hutongs Life and Old Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $15

Walk Beijing’s hutongs, Qianmen, Dashilan, Drum and Bell Towers, and Houhai with a guide for local stories, snacks, and old-city charm.

“I had an incredible evening! Kevin was very impressive, all with his explanations and knowledge, I was very pleasantly surprised! I would totally recommend the tour to anyone”

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Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

12.Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $77

Taste Shanghai breakfast classics, sip tea, and walk the Former French Concession with a local guide on this small-group morning tour.

“An amazing experience. We got to eat so much food during the tour. Every spot we stopped at was unique and there’s no way we would’ve found them without the Jim and Helen. The highlight for us was having tea in the back of a small tea shop.”

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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

13.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $133

Sample Shanghai street food with a private guide, then see the Bund and glowing skyline on a one-hour Huangpu River cruise.

“Our tour of Shanghai with Shirley was fantastic! She guided us on an exquisite food tour, introducing us to a variety of delicious local dishes. Each stop offered unique flavors and a true taste of the city's culinary scene. Shirley's knowledge of the cuisine and her ability to share its cultural significance made the experience even more enjoyable. After our culinary adventure, we embarked on a serene river tour of the Bund. The views were spectacular, and Shirley provided insightful commentary on the history and architecture of the area. Her enthusiasm and expertise made the tour unforgettable. We highly recommend Shirley for an engaging and delightful exploration of Shanghai!”

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Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour

14.Evening Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $69

Taste soup dumplings, pork belly, noodles, sweets, and local beer while walking Shanghai’s French Concession with an English-speaking guide.

“Amazing tour! Loved all of it, can’t recommend it enough. Plenty of food, beers on top. Great”

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Full-Day Private Customized Walking Tour of Hong Kong

15.Full-Day Private Customized Walking Tour of Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $306

Shape a private Hong Kong walking tour around your interests, from Victoria Peak and Star Ferry to markets, temples, and local districts.

“Our guide Richard customized our tour perfectly for us and even avoided parts of city where there was a protest. He was very knowledgeable and helpful with dining suggestions. We really enjoyed our day spent with him!”

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