Having loved UnTour's dinner tour in Shanghai, we were keen to try this hutong breakfast tour on the next leg of our trip in Beijing - it didn't disappoint! Garth was warm, friendly and informative - he adapted the tour to our pacing and encouraged us to spend lots of time chatting and enjoying the food at each place. The tour provided a great overview of the history of the hutongs, and we left stuffed with amazing food (and knowledge)! The tour was a really enjoyable way to familiarise ourselves with lots of different foods in local, authentic spots which we would never have found by ourselves and we could then recognise some favourite foods during the rest of our trip. Garth was always keen to answer our many, many questions about food and life in Beijing. We were due to visit the Forbidden City after the tour and Garth made sure we knew where we were going and were generally well prepared for the rest of our day/remaining time in Beijing. Thank you so much Garth - we couldn't recommend the tour enough!

My colleague did an Untour Food Tour in Shanghai and loved it so much that she convinced me to book the breakfast and dinner Hutong tour in the same day! The tours were both amazing and we left so happy and stuffed. Our guide was Garth who spoke perfect english and who was so knowledgeable about Beijing’s history as well as the history behind each food. You’ll go to places you wouldn’t go on your own and will get to try so many authentic dishes (I’m determined to find some of them in California). Aside from being so knowledgeable he was so organized and helpful. He pointed out all the “nice” bathrooms and even brought toilet paper for the women just in case! 10/10 recommend this tour you will not regret it!

The combination of great food and in depth knowledge about its history and the local culture in general made the breakfast tour great! the food was delicious, the places were authentic and non touristy, serving local customer. even with some Chinese knowledge it would have been difficult to find alone while going around the area. Thanks Garth for the super enjoyable experience!

If you like delicious food with a side of history and context then this is the thing for you. Pace yourself on the eating because you'll get to try a *lot* of different breakfast foods. Most of these stops are hard for the casual tourist to independently find since they include pop-ups and convenience store windows, but everything was a treat - even the douzhi. I have only good things to say about my two tours with Garth. Both the dinner and breakfast tours that we took with him were delightful and delicious.

Garth is the perfect host. His choice of breakfasts and their locations were spot-on. Lovely tasty food from dumplings in local restaurants to street food kiosks. I got real insights into the food and also the local neighbourhood. All complemented by his expert insights into the food preparation and history. Unforgettable experience and I highly recommend it,

Really enjoyable breakfast tour, amazing way to discover Beijing and try different local food and learn about the interesting history behind each dish. Garth was a great guide and very knowledgeable of the city. Thanks for a lovely experience!

This tour is highly recommended. It is a great way to learn about the history of Beijing while walking around in the cozy Hutong area and eating local food. The food and drinks were really tasty and definitely things from the menu that we would not have ordered ourselves. Don’t be afraid of going hungry to bed, because this will not happen after this tour! We had a lot of different dishes served in different places that we would never have found and we were really full at the end. Besides the great food, we also enjoyed getting to know more about the Hutong area of Beijing. Our guide new a lot about the area and history of the city and could answer all the questions that we had. There were so many things that surprised us about the history. It was a good balance of great food and history without getting bored 😊 If you are a food lover this tour is a must do in Beijing. The food we ate on this tour was actually the most tasty food we had on our vacation in Beijing.

I feel full and happy even just thinking about this tour! Definitely go hungry, you're going to eat so much and it’s going to be impossible to have any kind of self-restraint. I’ve been in China a while but there was so much I’d never tried before, as well as Beijing classics, including the longest youtiao in the city! My faves were the doufu nao (literally tofu brains, but so much more delicious than it sounds), mungbean juice ( a real surprise) and the ‘donkeys rolling in the dust’ sweet treats, that I’ve been looking out for everywhere since then but I think our guide, Garth, found the only place in China that serves them warm. He was a big highlight – it felt like touring with a local celebrity, even people passing on the street were stopping to say hi! This is way more than just a food tour – I learnt so much about Beijing, China and Chinese along the way. He obviously knows loads, but he explains it in such an engaging, conversational way. And because the stories were linked to different foods, I’ve found I actually remembered them when I next ate that food. Food tours are my go-to when I travel, and this is the best I’ve been on anywhere. I really can’t recommend it enough, and I’ll definitely be doing their dinner tour next time.

We visited Beijing in July 2019 (sorry for the late review!) Our tour guide Julia was very informative and was able to answer all of our, and our 7 year old daughters questions about the food and areas we walked through. We enjoyed so many of the different food options it's hard to choose a favourite, but what made the the experience was eating in the restaurants and little pop-ups in the back streets where the locals usually eat. I particularly loved walking through the Hutongs and seeing streets and alleys you probably wouldn't normally walk down if you were just visiting a city. I felt we saw the real side of Beijing and not just the popular sights! My family and I highly recommend this tour!!

So glad I joined the small group tour, exploring hutongs and little food outlets I would never have come across otherwise. Kelly, our fantastic guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the food, it’s origins and it’s place in Chinese society. A great way to learn more about Chinese history whilst enjoying sumptuous snacks!

We joined the tour with my husband initially just to explore the food of Shanghai. But it made us understand Chinese culture and people. Food unite everyone and China does not seam so alien and different after this experience. Un Tour organization is just impeccable. We definitely will join another tour with them.

I am a repeat customer of Untour. Always delighted. The food tours are one of the best ways to learn about China. This tour takes you through the ancient hutong courtyards to sample the diverse array of breakfast foods. The guides are knowledgeable and share the history as well as their personal knowledge. Expect to try some dishes that you would never find on your own. I have ordered some of the dishes for breakfast during the remainder of my stay in China. Meander through the courtyards to discover hidden local restaurants and watch the Beijingers begin their day. Learn about the history of the Hutongs and the dishes. There is a bit of walking at a leisurely pace with sit-down venues along the way. The guides are Chinese or expats who have lived in Beijing for a decade. Their knowledge adds to the delightful experience. It is one of the reasons that I am a repeat customer. Great for teenagers too. My 13 year old daughter loves these tours. They are by far the highlight of her experience in China. This is a MUST DO event!

A group of about 12 of us went on a lunch Tour of the Hutongs. Our tour guides were Garth and Lily. They were both absolutely fabulous! Not only did they take us to amazing restaurants, they gave us the background on the types of food we were eating and history of the area. We couldn’t be more impressed by their professionalism and knowledge.

Being a Beijing local, I found it interesting to go on this food tour with foreign travelers. Our guide, Greg, was very knowledgeable and I even learned something on this tour. Greg and his assistant were also considerate. They provided me with vegetarian options wherever possible. Other foreign travelers were quite excited while walking around Hutong and tasting local food. Highly recommended!

Celia was the best. Food was amazing, her explanations were on point, and the tour far exceeded our expectations. It was so good, we went back to the same hutong the next morning for breakfast.