BEIJING
Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 15 most popular city tours, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.
Guided Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square tours with licensed English commentary, timed access, and optional Coal Hill Park or palace museums.
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Guided Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour with reserved entry, multilingual guides, and crowd-smart planning in Beijing.
“Gary was excellent! It was a wonderful tour and we learnt so much. I definitely recommend!”
All-inclusive Beijing private day trip covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and cable-car options.
“Lucy is very well educated on the history of the sites we went to see. Lunch was delicious. Had a memorable day seeing one of the wonders of the world. Thank you.”
Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked entry tickets, Ming and Qing stories, and optional Tian’anmen or Jingshan views for the right price.
“We enjoyed the tour with Mina her English is good and friendly and sh has a lot of information about the forbidden city”
Beijing full-day small-group tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and lift rides.
“Tightly organized tour with an excellent guide (Helen). The only drawback is that due to traffic and distance, you can enjoy about an hour and a half of the Great Wall. However, it’s enough. We walked a total of 18,000 steps, so wear comfortable shoes.”
Reserved entry for the Forbidden City plus Tiananmen Square history, guided in English or Spanish, with an optional Royal Treasures Museum visit.
“Everything was perfect. Our guide, mrs Snow, is amazingly competent and incredibly passionate. Plus she is super sweet. Strong recommend”
Pre-book your Forbidden City entry using your passport near Tiananmen Square, with a timed, low-stress 3–4 hour route plus optional guide.
“Great tour with Summer as our guide , she is very thorough , knowledgeable and gives good recommendations”
Guided Beijing waking tour linking Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City with guaranteed entry, real-name access, and optional Temple of Heaven.
Small-group Beijing tour linking Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with tickets, an earpiece guide, and English/Spanish support.
“Nice tour in a group of ~15 people, the guide takes you all together and it allows to skip most of the queues (which are very long). Also good communication, easy to find your guide in the morning since they send you the meeting information and check you understand how to get there :)”
Forbidden City or Tiananmen entry using just your passport. Choose guided or self-guided time, with optional Great Wall add-ons.
“If you have a foreign phone number, you can't use the standard method for obtaining a reservation. This allows purchase for less than $5.”
Two days in Beijing with Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace.
“Our 2-day mini trip in Beijing was absolutely unforgettable! From the majestic Great Wall to the Forbidden City and other iconic highlights, every moment was perfectly organized and full of insight. Both Helen and Rocky were truly exceptional Read more”
Private half-day walk of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with hotel pickup, pre-paid tickets, and a guide to tailor your route.
“We had a lovely morning with Lily exploring Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. She was super organised and navigated the massive crowds efficiently, making sure we were comfortable and safe throughout. She was also very knoRead more”
Full-day Beijing highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven with pickup, English guide, tickets, and lunch for $99.
“Murphy did an outstanding job of tailoring the tour details and schedule. He was very knowledgeable about the sites and history, and answered many questions while throwing in some humor in an engaging way. By a group vote we even skipRead more”
Beijing essentials in one day: hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with lunch and guided stops.
“Use good shoes for walking and with good grip for steap great Wall climbing. Guide Jenny and driver Wong did a great job!”
Skip long Forbidden City lines with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, and guided visits to top halls, screens, gardens, and the Treasures Museum.
“We had a great tour with Linda Shi as our guide. She showed us everything we wanted to see and she knows a lot about the forbidden city. Great way to explore the site.”
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