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 a very knowledgeable guide. You need an English guide to really appreciate the forbidden city.”
All-inclusive Beijing private day trip covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and cable-car options.
“I had a fantastic experience with this tour group! The tour guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the trip both enjoyable and informative. The driver and the driver was excellent, ensuring that we traveled safely and comfortably throughout the journey. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to see all the key highlights without feeling…”
Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked entry tickets, Ming and Qing stories, and optional Tian’anmen or Jingshan views for the right price.
“It was a great tour. A lot of running around to be the first to get in before all other tours but once inside it was good. At the end the tour ends inside the Forbidden City so you can spend as much time as you want in there.”
Beijing full-day small-group tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and lift rides.
“Had a wonderful day with Rocky as our guide . He was helpful and informative and made sure everything ran smoothly . His English was excellent as was his photography. I would highly recommend this trip. Thank you Rocky.”
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.
“Jenny was a great tour guide - she was very knowledgeable about the history of the Forbidden City. As the description says - this is a walking tour, so be prepared with comfortable shoes, you’ll cover a lot of ground!”
Forbidden City or Tiananmen entry using just your passport. Choose guided or self-guided time, with optional Great Wall add-ons.
“We booked a private tour to Mutianyu and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Communication in advance was smooth and friendly – we arranged the exact pickup location and our preferred time ahead of the trip. We all agreed to start as early as possible so we could enjoy the Wall before the big…”
Two days in Beijing with Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace.
“Very organized and a great way to see Beijing! My husband and I went in November for his birthday. A bit chilly but fun!”
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 were a group of 4 people and did the tour with Jack. Jack was very knowledgeable and fluent in English. We learned a lot about China's history. Highly recommend him!”
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.
“Sophia is our tour guide. She is so patience and understanding. We absolutely amazed by her knowledge of the culture, the history and lots of information about Forbidden City. With her around, I bet you will truly appreciate the Chinese culture & history. I definitely will look for her again when I coming back the…”
Every landmark, every transfer, and every way to fit it between flights.
