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.
Most Popular
Guided Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour with reserved entry, multilingual guides, and crowd-smart planning in Beijing.
“Great time with Michael. The weather is great today, and we had a good pace to visit. Good histories shared.”
All-inclusive Beijing private day trip covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and cable-car options.
“My first visit to China and a visit to the Great Wall was on my bucket list. Maggie our guide was exceptional and made the day exceed all expectations. She was caring, flexible, informative and took lots of pictures to commemorate our trip. Read more”
Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked entry tickets, Ming and Qing stories, and optional Tian’anmen or Jingshan views for the right price.
“Vivian was a very good tourist guide, professional, giving us all information about site and where to take a beautiful photo of the site. Very recommended”
Beijing full-day small-group tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and lift rides.
“This was the perfect trip to tick off some of the key sights in Beijing. With limited time in the city I wanted to make sure I found the right tour, and this didn't disappoint! Our guide Helen was fantastic and made the the trip smooth and enjoyable!”
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.
“Sophia was amazing—such a wonderful trip! Learned so much and saw the beautiful buildings. Lovely weather, too! Highly recommend! The company booked the tickets for me—could not have done it otherwise.”
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.
“Linda excellent. Friendly and lots of knowledge. Tour was at good pace. On time for meet and organised in full.”
Forbidden City or Tiananmen entry using just your passport. Choose guided or self-guided time, with optional Great Wall add-ons.
“Forbidden city is a must see. Although queues are long they move quite quickly. Stunning architecture and some excellent exhibits . We went to the clocks and they were stunning. A great day out.”
Two days in Beijing with Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace.
“We had Tom as our guide for both days of this tour, he was very knowledgeable on the sights visited & history. The first day was a very long day travelling out to the Great Wall, not helped by Beijing traffic. Tour is a great way to see all the majRead 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.
“It was alright. We booked in because we were anxious we wouldn't be able to see everything since our trip was during the golden week. We managed to see everything efficiently. And in the plus side, our guide helped us skip lots of lines. We were very stressed the day before because we were sending…”
Beijing essentials in one day: hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with lunch and guided stops.
“Bruce our tour guide was very knowledgeable in taking us through the forbidden city. The tour as a whole was very well done”
Skip long Forbidden City lines with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, and guided visits to top halls, screens, gardens, and the Treasures Museum.
“The tour guide Mike was great. Lots of information and good conversation. He was also able to give us other recommendations for our stay in Beijing.”
Every landmark, every transfer, and every way to fit it between flights.
