The 8 Best Sidecar & Rickshaw Tours in China

1.Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

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

Travel by rickshaw through Beijing’s old hutongs, climb the Drum or Bell Tower, visit a local home, and sample several Chinese teas. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, and admission are included. Guides such as Gale, William, Michael, and Cynthia have led this tour, though the exact stops and shopping visits can vary.

“An interesting experience seeing the old Chinese homes situated around the river. We had the opportunity to visit briefly with a family and were shown miniature glass bottle painting, which was interesting. There was no pressure to buy and we enjoyed our experience. Our guide and driver were excellent.”

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2.2-Hour “Ancient & Modern” Beijing Sidecar Tour (Day /Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $89Top rated

Ride with guide John or a professional local driver through Beijing’s hutongs, central landmarks, Houhai, the CBD, and Ming City Wall Park. You’ll stop for photos, switch sidecar seats halfway, and receive snacks, drinks, helmets, and weather gear. Hotel pickup may be available, but confirm the meeting point when booking.

“First of all, John was very punctual in picking me up from my hotel, and at the end of the tour very flexible in where I wanted to be dropped off. It was really nice to see the Hutong area and the CBD from a motorcycle side car, while John tRead more”

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3.4 Hours Private Discover Beijing Tour by Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $129

Spend four hours with guide John, also called Johnny, in a private motorcycle sidecar. Ride Beijing’s hutongs, stop at the Bell and Drum Towers, Houhai, Baita Si, Niujie Mosque, Yongding Gate, and the Ming city wall. Helmets, hotel pickup, drinks, snacks, rain gear, and a phone charger are included.

“John gave me an insightful tour of the Beijing, just like he would bringing a friend who is new to the city. He’s friendly and highly recommended.”

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4.Beijing：Ancient & Modern City Tour by Sidecar(Day/Night)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $89

Ride through Beijing with a private English or Chinese speaking guide, often including John, in a sidecar built for one or two passengers. In two hours, you pass the Drum and Bell Towers, Shichahai, hutongs, CCTV Headquarters, and Ming City Wall Ruin Park, with local snacks and seasonal tea, coffee, soda, or beer.

“Our guide John brought along heat packs to keep us warm, snacks and hot tea for our break. He is a very careful rider which made us feel safe throughout. A great way to see the city at night and key parts of Beijing including some back alleys that we won’t know. Took photos and videos with his GoPro. Highly recommended for all !”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $111

Spend four hours with a private guide and driver at Beijing’s Summer Palace and the old hutongs around Hou Hai. See Kunming Lake, Cixi’s opera house, the Long Corridor, Yin-ding Bridge, and a traditional courtyard home. Guides such as Kelly and Lisa Chen offer English support, while rickshaw rides add a fun local touch.

“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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6.4 hours Discover City by Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Meet guide John at your Beijing hotel for a four-hour private sidecar ride through old Beijing. You will pass the Drum and Bell Towers, Houhai, Miaoying Temple, Niujie Street, Yongding Gate, and the Ming City Wall Ruin Park. The tour includes snacks, seasonal coffee, tea, soda, or beer, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.

“What a fabulous way to explore Beijing! We loved everything about it! Driver/tour guide, John, was excellent from booking to end....and then some! Highly recommended!”

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7.Houhai Hutong Tour: Rickshaw + Prince Gong & Soong Residences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $129

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private guide in old Beijing’s Shichahai district. Visit Prince Gong’s Mansion and Soong Ching-ling’s Former Residence, stroll Yandaixie Street, admire the Bell and Drum Towers, and ride a rickshaw through hutongs. Pickup is available from hotels within Beijing’s 3rd Ring Road. If Mike guides you, expect vivid local context and plenty of history.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $168

Spend 5 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring the Summer Palace, Drum Tower, and Beijing hutongs. You’ll see imperial halls, Cixi’s bedroom, the Long Corridor, and the marble boat, then watch a drum performance and ride a rickshaw through local alleyways. Hotel transfers, a meal, admission, and private transport are included.

“We had a great tour with our guide Linda who was fabulous. The tour was easy paced, well structured and the lunch was one of the best we had in China.”

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