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10 Best Historical Tours In Beijing

Beijing’s best, between flights.

Beijing's 10 most popular historical tours, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.

10 Best Historical Tours In Beijing

Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden - Lama Temple (Yonghegong): Tibetan Buddhism in the heart of Beijing
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Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden

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1.Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden

A 7-hour Beijing day tour covering Lama Temple, Summer Palace, Panda Garden, plus lunch, hotel pickup, and a silk-making demo.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“The places were nice but the tour itself with this company felt more like a walk. Didn't really get much information about the places. we were just seeing things but the guide wasn't really saying anything about the places.”

187 reviewsFrom $93.00by Hantang International Travel Service

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Beijing Historical Tour I - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven - Price and value: $93 for three major sites
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Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

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2.Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

A full-day Beijing loop to **Tiananmen Square**, the **Forbidden City**, and the **Temple of Heaven**, with pickup, English guide, entry tickets, and lunch.

★ 4.0

“Christina was amazing!! Very informative tour. Tianamen square, Heaven Palace, forbidden city, silk museum. Lunch was superb!”

120 reviewsFrom $93.00by Hantang International Travel Service

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Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation - Getting oriented fast: meeting point, timing, and group size
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Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

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3.Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

A 3.5-hour Beijing historic walk with hutongs, Liulichang, Qianmen, and hands-on calligraphy—plus optional street-food tastings.

★ 5.0

“It was a huge group and it wasn't what I expected, but I'm glad I went. I thought we'd do all the big stuff like Tiananmen Square, etc. and instead we went to a Hutong neighborhood but it was good, because I learned about that instead!”

59 reviewsFrom $5.00by Free Tours China

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Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy - The 2.5-hour flow: tea, Guqin, calligraphy (and why the order works)
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Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

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4.Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

Brew Chinese tea, learn Guqin, and practice calligraphy in a quiet Beijing heritage workshop. Small group, 2.5 hours, $78.60.

★ 5.0

“Unlike museums where you just look at artifacts, here you touch the culture. You write with a brush, drink the tea you brew, and feel the strings of a thousand-year-old instrument. Totally unforgettable.”

57 reviewsFrom $78.60by Culture Heritage Tour China

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2-Hour Beijing Private Forbidden City Tour: History & Highlights - Your route: Forbidden City focus first, Tiananmen time checks second
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2-Hour Beijing Private Forbidden City Tour: History & Highlights

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5.2-Hour Beijing Private Forbidden City Tour: History & Highlights

Private 2-hour Forbidden City tour with an English guide, entrance fees included, pickup options, and smart time advice for Tiananmen Square.

★ 5.0

“Me and my partner had a wonderful trip to the Forbidden City with our fantastic tour guide Christine, who was able to answer any questions we asked. She was very knowledgable and had impeccable English. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about the Forbidden City.”

28 reviewsFrom $80.00by Unique Beijing Tours

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Beijing:Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation - Iconic Landmark - How the Reservation Works (and What You Have to Provide)
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Beijing:Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation – Iconic Landmark

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7.Beijing:Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation – Iconic Landmark

Skip the ticket-line hassle for Tiananmen Square with a pre-made entry reservation and an English visual guide, for a smooth 2-hour visit.

★ 4.0

“I had no idea of the time it takes to visit this place. Standing in line for 2 hours is minimum, so it takes at least half the day, if you rush it. In the end I missed it because I had to leave for another tour, so I stayed in line 1h for nothing.…”

17 reviews2 hoursFrom $4.82by Hua Hua Explore China

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Forbidden City&Hutong Private Tour w/Historic Site Add-ons - Choosing the Right Package: What Each Option Really Feels Like
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Forbidden City&Hutong Private Tour w/Historic Site Add-ons

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Beijing Hutong Walking Tour History, Architecture and Local Life - Guangji Temple: finger paintings and traditional temple geometry
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Beijing Hutong Walking Tour History, Architecture and Local Life

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Camping Adventures on the Historic Great Wall of China - Day 2 sunrise on the Great Wall: the morning show
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Camping Adventures on the Historic Great Wall of China

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10.Camping Adventures on the Historic Great Wall of China

A 2-day Great Wall camping adventure from Beijing with sunrise and sunset time on the wall, a small group, pickup, and expert multilingual guides.

★ 5.0

“Every step of the way Peter had everything planned very well. We never felt rushed, but we got everywhere on time. We got to experience so much even with our limited time, and I would highly recommend the trip to anyone. The food stops were great, the Great Wall was amazing, and it was all…”

4 reviewsFrom $250.00by easytour.beijing

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