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.
“It was a great experience.The guide Michael explained the history very well.Value for money.”
All-inclusive Beijing private day trip covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and cable-car options.
“This tour was so much more than I expected. Lucy, our expert guide, was kind, knowledgeable, and provided a truly memorable experience. It was easily one of the best tours I’ve had traveling. She helped us with photos and was excellent at time keeping for the group, even tailoring dietary restrictions during lunch. I could…”
Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked entry tickets, Ming and Qing stories, and optional Tian’anmen or Jingshan views for the right price.
“Great tour! Directions and communication were clear. Our guide (Mike) was professional, friendly and provided lots of useful information.”
Beijing full-day small-group tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and lift rides.
“Rocky was an incredible guide for our day exploring Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall. He shared so much interesting history, kept us safe and comfortable, and even took amazing professional photos throughout the day. Super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!”
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.
“Such a good tour with Bobo! So interesting to learn about the complex and vast history of the Forbidden City, including various little details that people typically don’t realise! Thank you Bobo for being so warm and friendly, yet so knowledgeable about the Forbidden City.”
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.
“Great experience overall! The tour was well organized, with friendly guides and smooth logistics from start to finish. Everything matched the description, and the pacing allowed plenty of time to enjoy the main highlights. Definitely worth it for anyone visiting the area.”
Forbidden City or Tiananmen entry using just your passport. Choose guided or self-guided time, with optional Great Wall add-ons.
“Whenever I travel to China, I am always amazed by its glorious history and countless treasures. However, I believe the greatest treasure of all is the deep love and patriotism that the Chinese people have for their country. During this trip, what impressed me most were the many Chinese people who carried their national flag…”
Two days in Beijing with Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace.
“I want to share our feedback regarding the recently arranged tour for one of our clients. The tour was initially booked for two days. At the client’s request, the schedule was adjusted by shifting one day later, and we appreciate that the changRead 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.
“My tour guide was Peter. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. His English was very good and easy to understand. He was also good at picking out a restaurant and ordering delectable food. Highly recommended.”
Full-day Beijing highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven with pickup, English guide, tickets, and lunch for $99.
“Full day Beijing tour covered the highlights of this big city. Our guide, Lee, was friendly, helpful and professional and he made us laugh. His English was very good too. Had a decent Chinese meal for lunch and we thought the price was overall good value for money”
Beijing essentials in one day: hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with lunch and guided stops.
“Great experience. Our guide was Jenny, she was very knowledgeable and helpful. Recommendable for first-time visitors.”
Skip long Forbidden City lines with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, and guided visits to top halls, screens, gardens, and the Treasures Museum.
“Our four-hour exploration of the Forbidden City, led by our guide, was an absolute delight. Her captivating storytelling and deep historical insights breathed life into every aspect of this ancient marvel. With her expert guidance, we gained a profound understanding of the site's significance and the stories of the emperors who once walked its halls.…”
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