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A unique way to see, feel and touch the real Beijing. We'll explore the most central area and most modern area of Beijing and into the small alleyways of the hutongs, you have the experience of being local, close to the daily life of Beijing. This sidecar trip packed with historical facts and photo opportunities for the ultimate Beijing experience. We will have lots of stops for photos and chill with some drinks. Please contact us for more availability if you have more than 08 people. We also offer Tailor-made Experience upon request.
Hutongs (traditional small alleys) , authentic Beijing life!.
Two important landmark buildings on the central axis of Beijing. Also the internet famous check in place.
Ride along Houhai lakes, enjoy the view with some drinks.
The north gate of the Forbidden City. Also will through the moat and Watching Tower of the Forbidden City.
The famous landmark of the city. Brand new stadium of Beijing football team.
Central Business District , you will see new innovating world famous building CCTV, and the the tallest building in Beijing.
The only existing section of the original Beijing inter city. Feel the ancient and modern time blend.
All the hotels inside the 2nd Ring Road or CBD and Sanlitun area, we will provide pick up, just let us know your hotel name. or if you don't need pickup, we can meet you at the meet point also. We will connet with guests within 24 hours after you make the booking and confirm everything.
2-Hour “Ancient & Modern” Beijing Sidecar Tour (Day /Night) lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $89 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. All the hotels inside the 2nd Ring Road or CBD and Sanlitun area, we will provide pick up, just let us know your hotel name. or if you don't need pickup, we can meet you at the meet point also. We will connet with guests within 24 hours after you make the booking and confirm everything. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyH5BTPAFndK66IB/YW3NlJc=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and child undr 06 years old are not allowed on this tour
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
This tour was exceptional seeing Old and New Beijing by night. John Zhang was professional, knowledgeable and timely picking me up near my hutong. He went above and beyond to provide an outstanding unforgettable tour. I left very safe with his driving. As a solo lady I was made to feel comfortable. A five star review and highly recommend Audrey Morgan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Experience Ever! Absolute Must-Do in Beijing!If you are visiting Beijing, you absolutely must book a tour with Beijing Sidecar Tours! Riding through the city in a vintage sidecar is easily the most thrilling, unique, and memorable way to explore. It completely bypasses the traffic jams and gives you an open-air, panoramic view of both the ancient and modern sides of the city.As passengers, we felt incredibly safe and comfortable the entire time. John is a fantastic, highly skilled driver who navigates the bustling city streets with ease and total care, allowing us to just sit back, relax, and soak it all in.Our guide, John, was the absolute best! From the moment he picked us up directly at our hotel, his professionalism and energy were top-notch. John is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about his city. He shared brilliant historical stories and took us through the winding maze of the historic hutongs (traditional alleyways) that we never would have discovered on our own.Cruising through the vibrant streets on a beautiful daytime city tour was spectacular. He curated the perfect itinerary, blending iconic sights with hidden local gems. We loved the casual stops for amazing local snacks, coffee, and drinks by the lake. John even used helmets with built-in microphones, making it incredibly easy to chat and learn about the city while we cruised.This wasn’t just a simple sightseeing trip; it was an authentic, immersive cultural adventure led by a world-class guide. We cannot recommend John and this tour highly enough to our friends and everyone else visiting China! Thank you, John, for giving us the best experience ever!— Tracey and Bruce from Australia 🐨🇦🇺
I want to thank John for a exelant trip. I went on the breakfast / hutong trip. I was picked up infront of my hotel and from there we went to a local resturant and had a very good meal. Everything we had where things that I have never tried before. Then we went driving around and he showed my around some od the hutongs. I recomend this trip. Tis is the best way to see the city if you ask me :)
We had an absolutely unforgettable 5-star experience from start to finish. From the moment we were picked up right at our hotel foyer, everything felt seamless, welcoming, and thoughtfully organised. John went above and beyond to tailor the ride for my birthday, generously surprising us with a beautiful riverside celebration. It was such a personal and meaningful touch that made the day feel truly special. Riding through the hutongs at ground level was a priceless cultural experience. We didn’t feel like tourists passing through — it genuinely felt like we were part of the local community. That intimacy and authenticity made it one of the most memorable experiences of our time in Beijing. We are deeply grateful for the memories we’ve made, which will truly last a lifetime. John’s warm personality, perfect English, and local knowledge made the tour both engaging and effortless. We felt completely safe the entire time, and the freedom of exploring by bike made it even more enjoyable. To top it all off, the experience ended with thoughtful gifts, which was such a generous surprise. We loved the tour so much we both fell asleep within minutes of getting back — completely happy and exhausted in the best way. When we return to Beijing, we will absolutely book again with our new friend John. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an authentic, safe, and truly special way to experience Beijing.
I had an absolute blast on this tour. I could only fit the 2 hour tour into my schedule, but it was great. John picked me up at my hotel and drove me all over the different areas of Beijing. He made sure to tell me about each area or significant building we were near. He took the time to answer any questions I had. He took pictures for me since I was a solo traveler. I would definitely recommend this tour. If I ever find myself in Beijing again, I would try to take one of his longer tours.
We booked the evening side car tour directly on the website from Scotland before we travelled to Beijing. Would highly recommend this tour, John and his partner were great giving a guided tour around the sights of Beijing. Enjoyed the stop off for some local beer and cake by the lake. Even managed a game of foot badminton with some locals by the Drum Tower.Tour lasted 2 hours and we were picked up exactly on time at the hotel.
If you are looking for an exhilarating way to see Beijing, then this is it! We saw so many different places that we wouldn't necessarily have found ourselves - an excellent way to see the city.... 2-Way communication is via a Bluetooth headset inside your helmet, so you are in full contact with the riders. For us, this was definitely a 5* experience!
This tour was so fantastic. A great way to see Beijing. John was the perfect guide, very knowledgeable, and took me to places i never knew existed in Beijing. Was really interesting to see snd find out how the local people live Aldo he gave me local beer 🤣 and a little gift bag I would 100% recommend this tour, it’s fabulous
We wanted to do something a little different then the usual tourist things while in Beijing. John's sidecar tour fit the bill. It was so much fun zipping around the Beijing streets at night either on the back or in the sidecar. We were able to stop and see the Bell and Drum towers and hear about the history and see local life in the hutangs. This was one of the favorite memories from our trip.
John was an excellent guide, taking us around the Hutongs and to the Beijing Bell Tower as well to the modern part of the city with the spaceship type of buildings. We ended the tour with a delicious meal which include Peking duck. All in all an excellent activity to do if only have 3-4 hours to explore Beijing.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour “Ancient & Modern” Beijing Sidecar Tour (Day /Night) | 2 hours | 5.0 (51) | $89 | |
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 Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour | 2 days | 5.0 (598) | $369 | View |
 All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall | 9–11 hours | 5.0 (4,049) | $93 | View |
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 Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants | 3h 30min | 5.0 (1,446) | $80 | View |
 All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall | 10–11 hours | 4.9 (2,243) | $98 | View |