BEIJING
Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 15 most popular private 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.
“May was an amazing guide, was very knowledgeable, and made navigating the crowds, and security and ticketing systems very easy.I highly recommend this tour.”
Private Mutianyu Great Wall trip with an English driver, VIP fast pass, flexible pickup, and private car. Explore early, avoid crowds.
Private Mutianyu Great Wall day trip from Beijing with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, entrance fee, and flexible time to explore.
“The Great Wall tour with Ben was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. He was punctual, very friendly, and shared authentic, genuine insights about the culture, the Wall, and the surrounding area. His deep experience made the tour not only informative but also really fun. The tour agency was very responsive, and…”
Private Mutianyu Great Wall day trip with hotel pickup, flexible departure, English-speaking driver, and independent hiking time at your pace.
“Easy to use. Great comms. Friendly driver who looked after us well. Would recommend. Only thing was nain chairlift not working on day.”
Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace: cable car or ski-lift up, toboggan down, lunch, tickets, transfers.
“Our guide, Edward, and driver, Mr. Liu, were both fantastic! We were very limited on time in Beijing and worked with us to see all the sites we wanted. The private transportation was very comfortable and we enjoyed the lunch spot we went to. It is clear that Edward's knowledge of Chinese history is extensive…”
Private half-day walk of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with hotel pickup, pre-paid tickets, and a guide to tailor your route.
“Had a great tour with Albert who was friendly, professional and considerate. I learnt a lot about the history of the Forbidden City and I want to revisit! Albert helped take photos and he also recommended an eatery for a traditional Beijing snack.”
A low-stress private Mutianyu Great Wall day with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, ticket help, and a real buffet lunch included.
“Very nice tour. Driver took good care of us. Tour guide was very informative and interesting. Lunch was very good.”
Private door-to-door Mutianyu Great Wall tour with cable car or chairlift up, toboggan down, and a guide with pre-booked tickets.
“Maggie was fantastic- provided interesting facts and really engaged with my 8 year old. It was a beautiful snowy day and she made sure we were well briefed and safe. 100% recommend”
A private 2-day Beijing highlights tour with hotel pickup, skip-the-stress transfers, tickets, and lunch, ending with Mutianyu Great Wall.
“Our experience in Beijing was greatly enhanced by the exceptional service of our tour guide, Peter. His expertise and knowledge of the sites we visited were truly remarkable. Additionally, the local restaurants he recommended for lunch were authentic and flavorful. We are immensely grateful for Peter's guidance and are fortunate to have had him as…”
See Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one smooth day, with hotel pickup, guided storytelling, and flexible mini-group or private options.
A 2-day VIP private Beijing tour with skip-the-line access to the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall plus included lunches and Hutong rickshaw.
“An Absolutely Outstanding Tour Guide with Lisa in Beijing!!! I just finished a 2-day Beijing tour with Lisa as my guide; Lisa is without a doubt, the best English-speaking tour guide I have ever had!!! Her command of English is excellent – perfectlRead more”
Private guided walk of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with reserved entry, clear context, and an optional Temple of Heaven add-on.
“Peter from Catherine Lu Tours was our private tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and very conversant in Mandarin and English. He shared vivid history about the Forbidden City and the historical figures who lived in it. TransportRead more”
Private guided Beijing tour linking Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with flexible add-ons like Temple of Heaven and smart crowd-timing.
“Alice was so amazing with her vast knowledge. She was so kind and helpful. Such a wonderful experience for my husband & I when we were experiencing trouble with our phones. Wish Alice could accompany us on all our tours. You will be very lucky to get Alice for your tour.”
Private sunset Great Wall tour from Beijing with hotel pickup, a wild Gubeikou hike, then Jinshanling for near-empty views.
“This is definitely a 5 star experience!! Our guide, Leo, was personable, knowledgeable and helpful. The two areas of the Great Wall we visited were beautiful and very peaceful. Their description about being alone in the wall is true - we were the only people on the areas of Read more”
Every landmark, every transfer, and every way to fit it between flights.
