7 Beijing Tuk Tuk Tours That Earn the Fare

1.Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

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

Explore Beijing’s hutongs by rickshaw, visit a local home, climb the Drum Tower, and taste tea. Read this honest review before booking.

“This tour is very deceiving! I chose this primarily for the Prince Gong's Mansion because of the hype in the tour description, and it is even indicated on the voucher. However, we were NOT taken there! According to the guide Michael, the Mansion is closed, and they have not been taking people there for a long time. There was no interaction with the hutong family except for a greeting from the owner when he passed by. The only insight into traditions was when the guide described some figurines in the home. After the rickshaw tour, we were encouraged to tip the driver 20 yuan each, which made me wonder if…”

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

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

Review of Beijing’s Summer Palace and hutong rickshaw tour, with private transport, local guides, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.

“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

Explore Beijing’s Shichahai hutongs by rickshaw, with Prince Gong’s Mansion, Soong Ching-ling’s home, Yandaixie Street, and hotel pickup.

“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

Review of Beijing’s 8-hour private tour with Summer Palace, hutong rickshaw ride, Lama and Confucius temples, duck lunch, and hotel pickup.

“What a WONDERFUL, LOVELY AND PERFECT DAY! Susan was just an incredible tour guide and she gave us the best day in Beijing. We had a wonderful and the best food experience in a Hotpot which was totally new for us and it was amazing, we were also in the Summer Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $168

Review of Beijing’s Summer Palace, Drum Tower, hutong rickshaw ride, local home visit, meals, private transport, and practical tour advice.

“With limited time in Beijing we decided to take this tour which lasted a full day, and don’t regret it at all. Our guide, Jing, was very informative and knowledgeable on all the sites we visited and her English was fantastic. Pick up from the hotel Read more”

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

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

Explore Beijing’s hutongs by rickshaw, visit Shichahai, Yandai Xiejie, and the Bell and Drum Towers with a private English guide.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $108

Review of Beijing’s private Drum Tower and hutong tour, with drum show, rickshaw ride, local tea visit, skyline views, and practical tips.

“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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