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15 Best 1-Day Tours In Beijing

Beijing’s best, between flights.

Beijing's 15 most popular 1-day tours, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.

15 Best 1-Day Tours In Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch - Hiking on the Ramparts: How to Spend Your Wall Time Well
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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch

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1.Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch

Private Beijing day trip linking Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with lunch, hotel pickup, and a guide—8 to 9 hours.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had an amazing trip with our guide. She was very knowledgeable with the areas and we got wonderful photos and memories to last! We enjoyed the tour so much we ended up booking a second day for the city afterwards. Would recommend again.”

209 reviewsFrom $185.30by Beijing Tour Guide

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Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day - Logistics That Make or Break a Beijing Day
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Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day

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2.Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day

A private, English-guided Beijing day with flexible routing, major sights, and smart logistics—Great Wall plus palace-city highlights.

★ 4.5

“The tour was supposed to be customized but despite the fact I sent several emails to the email register during our booking, I received response the night before the tour. So for that reason we did not have time to plan the activities we wanted to enjoy. The guide was very good but since we…”

119 reviewsFrom $75.00by Hantang International Travel Service

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Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs - Why Mutianyu Works Better Than Badaling for a Calm Great Wall Day
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Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs

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3.Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs

A private day from Beijing to Mutianyu’s Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, with hotel pickup, lunch, and a guide—less crowded, great photos.

★ 5.0

“We had an awesome experience with Coco! She and our driver picked us up promptly at 8am and we were whisked off to The Great Wall. After spending time at the wall, we grabbed lunch and then proceeded to the Ming Tombs. We appreciated Coco telling us the history of the sites we visited. Plus…”

114 reviewsFrom $176.80by Beijing Tour Guide

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Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq. - Tiananmen Square Morning Walk: How to Plan for a Big Open Space
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Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq.

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4.Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq.

Private Beijing day trip covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, guide, tickets, and lunch.

★ 5.0

“Our private guide was nice, knowledgeable, and spoke English very well. Had no problem taking all our photos. We were given our own Audi car and personal driver. Make sure to take the dragon boat at the Summer Palace. Be prepared for Beijing traffic. Wear comfortable shoes, lots of walking.”

110 reviewsFrom $99.00by Travel China Guide

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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour - Hang Seng Bank Meeting Point: Start the Day Without Stress
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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

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5.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

Hike and cruise at Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall from Beijing. Fewer crowds, lake views, included boat ride, optional rafting.

★ 5.0

“A great day visiting the Great Wall. This trip ensures that you can enjoy and walk a section of the Great Wall without crowds. Our guide Cisi was fabulous- informative, enthusiastic and made sure we were all okay and at the same time allowing us the independence to walk as little or as much of…”

94 reviews9 hoursFrom $52by Beijing Mubus

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Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour - The 08:00 pick-up and the air-conditioned coach ride
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Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

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Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver - Stop at the Great Wall Entrance: Tickets and Timing Matter
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Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

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7.Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

Private driver and English guidance for a Jinshanling-to-Simatai West Great Wall hike, with hotel pickup and bottled water.

★ 5.0

“Great day out. Our driver Peter, had limited English, but was incredibly helpful with tickets and making sure everything ran smoothly for us. We were in Beijing on business in the winter, but had all our cold weather gear and had the Great Wall viRead more”

39 reviewsFrom $135.00by Leo's Guide & Driver Service

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Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train - Meeting your guide in Beijing (and why it matters)
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Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

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8.Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

First-class bullet train day trip from Beijing to Tianjin with an English guide, hotel pickup, gardens, colonial streets, snacks, lunch.

★ 5.0

“It was a very beautiful trip to a very beautiful and calm city. A different experience from Beijing. The short bullet train ride experience to Tianjin is totally worth it. Ms. Kris, our guide was extremely professional and informative. She was calm and Read more”

22 reviewsFrom $229.00by Sunflower Tours China

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Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day - Huanghuacheng Great Wall: Water Views and a More Untamed Mood
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Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day

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9.Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day

See Huanghuacheng and Mutianyu Great Walls in one relaxed day with private pickup, tickets, lunch, and chairlift plus toboggan fun.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Molly and driver picked us up from the hotel in the morning as arranged. It was a comfortable luxury vehicle that made the longer trip to the Great Wall more enjoyable. Our driver, Zhang was great, driving very smoothly and confiRead more”

21 reviewsFrom $207.70by Beijing Meitu Travel Agency Co., Ltd.

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MuTianYu Great Wall and Forbidden City Day Trip by Licensed Cab - Getting to Mutianyu Great Wall: Your 2–3 Hour Window
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MuTianYu Great Wall and Forbidden City Day Trip by Licensed Cab

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10.MuTianYu Great Wall and Forbidden City Day Trip by Licensed Cab

Private Beijing day trip with licensed driver to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City, plus hotel pickup, Wi‑Fi ride, and self-guided time.

★ 5.0

“I had an amazing one-day travel experience led by Nicholas. His creative and elastic travel plan utilized every moment of our tranist time efficiently. He expertly guided us in choosing fantastic restaurants and shops. Overall, a memorable and well-organized adventure. Highly recommended!”

16 reviewsFrom $175.00by 3b taxi

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Beijing Universal studios 1 day private tour (opt) - Entering the park: passport and the ticket vs transfer reality
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Beijing Universal studios 1 day private tour (opt)

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11.Beijing Universal studios 1 day private tour (opt)

Beijing Universal Studios 1-day private tour with ticket access. Hit Harry Potter, Minions, Jurassic World, plus optional transfer for a smooth day.

★ 4.9

“Universal Studios Beijing is not just a theme park — it is a dream world brought to life. From the moment you walk through the gates, you feel like you’ve stepped straight into the movies. The park is huge, modern, impeccably clean, and designed with an incredible level of detail. Every land feels immersive, cinematic,…”

15 reviews1 dayFrom $33by Guangzhou Zhiwooyou Travel Agency Co., Ltd.

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Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing - Wudadao (Five Great Avenues): colonial villas on garden-style streets
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Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing

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12.Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing

Private Beijing to Tianjin day trip by second-class bullet train. Porcelain House, Wudadao, Tianjin Eye, Ancient Culture Street, lunch included.

★ 5.0

“My tour guide Maggie and I had a great trip to Tianjin on the bullet train. Always wanted to try the train. We saw many areas of the city, the ceramic house, Tianjin Eye of Tianjin Ferris wheel, a great lunch and great conversation. Thanks Maggie for making my trip so memorable.”

14 reviewsFrom $224.00by Lily's Tour Company

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Jinshanling Great Wall Day Trip: Transfer or Guided Service - On Jinshanling: A Self-Paced Hike That Lets the Wall Set the Tempo
1-Day Tours, Beijing, Great Wall Tours, Guided, Jinshanling Great Wall Tours, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Jinshanling Great Wall Day Trip: Transfer or Guided Service

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All-inclusive Private Day Trip: Hutongs, Lama Temple & Panda House with Lunch - Morning at the Panda House: what to expect and how to get the most out of it
1-Day Tours, Beijing, Hutong Tours, Lama Temple Tours, Lunch Experiences, Parks, Gardens & Pandas, Private, Tour Reviews

All-inclusive Private Day Trip: Hutongs, Lama Temple & Panda House with Lunch

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14.All-inclusive Private Day Trip: Hutongs, Lama Temple & Panda House with Lunch

Private Beijing day trip with panda breakfast viewing, Lama Temple, hutong rickshaw ride, and Forbidden City views from Jingshan Hill, lunch included.

★ 4.5

“I had a lovely day exploring Beijing with Linda. Visiting the pandas was a highlight and Linda made sure we arrived early to see them when they were active. There was no problem accommodating my dietary requirements. Our driver Fang was excellent in navigating the city.”

13 reviewsFrom $125.00by Lily's Tour Company

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Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour - Why Jinshanling feels different: drier air, older vibes, less crowd pressure
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Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour

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15.Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour

Private Jinshanling Great Wall day trip from Beijing with hotel pickup. Hike main gate to east gate or return; English driver waits.

★ 5.0

“A very good travel experience, Mr. Zhou, the driver, is proficient in driving and fluent in English. I look forward to choosing this agent's service again when I travel to China next time”

13 reviewsFrom $114.50by MilesCar service

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