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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

“We didn't spend more than 10 minutes at the Zoo and wasn't able to visit gift shop. We spent too long at Summer Palace but no boat ride just many stories which I didn't understand as the guide spoke so fast. Then we visited a place fRead more”

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

“A terrible tour, just a disaster, don't throw your money in the trash. We were picked up from the hotel at 7:30, then we spent an hour searching for the third passenger, as the driver and guide could not figure out where the hotel was, it was a bad organization. On the way to the…”

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

“I had such a good time during this tour in Beijing and it exceeded all my expectations! Hao was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the city's history, providing various insights at every stop. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Beijing in such unique way!”

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

“Everything was done with care—from the welcome tea to the final group photo. The calligraphy teacher helped me write my Chinese name, and I even took the paper home. It’s now framed in my apartment!”

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

“Thank you to Becky for making this an interesting tour. It was great to be able to have my own personal guide to talk me through the points of interest . I recommend!”

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

“The lady who organiz my trip was very communicative and clear about instructions. She even included a map and the top sites to see which I was very grateful for she made sure to reach out before and after I made it clear how and how not to get in which entrances the quickest and…”

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

“I've been on this tour twice now - Peter is a fantastic tour guide, as is Noodle (also great name). Both experiences were absolutely unforgettable. If you're looking for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventure, this is it.”

4 reviewsFrom $250.00by easytour.beijing

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