BEIJING · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 11 beijing tea tours worth booking. A short list of the ones travellers come home raving about, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Join a traditional Beijing tea ceremony for $9. Taste oolong, pu-erh, green, jasmine, and flower tea while learning water temps and steeping.
Most Popular“Everything was great, very nice experience and excellent tea expert. We tried some excellent teas and bought some of them too with the help of the expert. The tea expert speaks perfect English. Recommended!”
Hands-on Beijing dumplings at 16:30: knead dough, shape pleats, learn symbolism, then eat with tea and beer.
“Wonderful moment with Julie and Rachel ! The food was delicious, thank you very much !”
A calm, hands-on Beijing workshop with tea tasting, Guqin music practice, and calligraphy in a private heritage venue.
“Unlike museums where you just look at artifacts, here you touch the culture. You write with a brush, drink the tea you brew, and feel the strings of a thousand-year-old instrument. Totally unforgettable.”
Sip classic Chinese teas in a Beijing Hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City. Small group, one pot, snacks, and real local conversation.
“It was really good! We learned a lot of new things about tea! Very interesting flavours and how to drink tea! Our guide helped us so much before and after our tour!! Thank you so much for telling us were to eat the best (and not touristic!!) Beijing Duck!!”
Private Beijing markets tour with Panjiayuan antiques, Hongqiao Pearl tea tasting, and guide-led bargaining with hotel pickup.
“This was great fun! Our guide, Lisa, was exceptional, and taught us a lot about the haggling process as she got us some great deals, but also let us know when a price was already good, and we could just go ahead and pay it. She paid attentiRead more”
Beijing tea, Guqin music, and calligraphy in one calm 2–3 hour session on Huagong Road. English guide, mobile ticket. $15.
“Small group, no pressure, and such a peaceful atmosphere. Even as an introvert, I felt totally at ease during the tea ceremony, music, and calligraphy. A great way to enjoy culture without feeling overwhelmed!”
Skip ticket lines on Beijing’s Mutianyu Great Wall, then enjoy a guided tea tasting with six types of tea on a private day trip.
“Linda our tour guide is excellent ! She took the time to explain the history and the facts behind building of the Great Wall . Highly recommend ！”
Temple of Heaven, a short Tai Chi class, and a traditional tea ceremony in Beijing, with hotel pickup and skip-the-line entry.
“What an incredible tour we had with the Beijing Tour Company! From the serene tai chi class and the wonderful tour of the Temple of Heaven to the peaceful tea ceremony, it was a really great experience. And Alice was a wonderful guide—personable, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. I highly recommend her for an authentic and…”
A 3-hour Maliandao Street tea tasting and dimsum lunch in a small group, with eight teas, a tea ceremony, and a market stroll.
“Excellent experience with Renny, who was very warm, friendly and helpful. Started at the really vast and interesting "tea city" and had a lovely and peaceful time trying lots of teas in a tea tasting ceremony. Then had some delicious food including pork dumplings and hand pulled noodles. Left very happy and full! Would definitely…”
Traditional Beijing tea ceremony with a tea master and 5 mini cups of oolong, pu-erh, jasmine, and more. 30 minutes, mobile ticket, $9.90.
“Amazing experience! Very friendly staff and also very knowledgeable. Richard and the tea master were very lovely. 100% recommend!”
A small-group 3-hour Beijing culture lesson blending tea ritual, hands-on Guqin music, and Chinese calligraphy, plus Hanfu and photos.
“My family and I came to China for the first time and wanted to experience something unique. The sound of the guqin is truly distinctive—its deep and mellow tones bring a sense of peace to the heart. We also got to create our own calligraphy pieces—such fun! A single activity with four different experiences—highly recommended!”
