BEIJING
Beijing’s best, between flights.
The 15 most popular things to do in Beijing. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the hutong lanes and the layover tours that fit them between flights.
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.
“Great time with Michael. The weather is great today, and we had a good pace to visit. Good histories shared.”
All-inclusive Beijing private day trip covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and cable-car options.
“My first visit to China and a visit to the Great Wall was on my bucket list. Maggie our guide was exceptional and made the day exceed all expectations. She was caring, flexible, informative and took lots of pictures to commemorate our trip. Read more”
Direct bus to Mutianyu Great Wall with hours to roam, optional buffet lunch, and guided logistics so you focus on the views.
“John was very helpful. But if you plan to do west and east side the time is very short. The point 20 is very beautiful but hard to climb.”
Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked entry tickets, Ming and Qing stories, and optional Tian’anmen or Jingshan views for the right price.
“Our guide, Jimmy, was fantastic – funny, always making jokes, and at the same time very knowledgeable about the history and stories behind the place. He kept the tour engaging and easy to follow.”
Skip Tiananmen registration stress: email your passport, show it at the gate, and buy Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate for $3.99.
“The service is perfect. We arrived to Tienammen square already registered and the entrance to the square was easy and fast. Several check points to pass through but easily passed thanks to the pre-registration.”
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.
“We had a great time with our tour guide Linda! The tour was very interesting 👍”
Skip ticket lines in Beijing with QR entry for the Temple of Heaven and/or Summer Palace, plus clear public-transport directions.
“As they comment on the description, send your information details via email or within the application and they'll send you the QR code yo show at the entrance of the site. Usually they communicate with you via WhatsApp sometimes a day before your reservation.”
Direct bus to Mutianyu Great Wall from Dongzhimen with entry ticket, internal shuttle, and time to explore, plus optional Summer Palace add-ons.
“The experience was amazing, walking on the great wall of China was surreal. The lunch they provide with the tour was also delicious. Thank you very much Mike for an incredible tour!”
Pre-book your Forbidden City entry using your passport near Tiananmen Square, with a timed, low-stress 3–4 hour route plus optional guide.
“Sophia was amazing—such a wonderful trip! Learned so much and saw the beautiful buildings. Lovely weather, too! Highly recommend! The company booked the tickets for me—could not have done it otherwise.”
Private Mutianyu Great Wall trip with an English driver, VIP fast pass, flexible pickup, and private car. Explore early, avoid crowds.
Easy Beijing bus day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall with admission and shuttle, plus optional chairlift or cable car add-ons.
Beijing hutong food and beer tour with 4 tastings, unlimited beer and soda, and a craft pint at a local brewery. 3.5 hours.
“This was a great way of getting familiar with the Beijing night life and food spots! The guide was very informative and very engaging!”
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in one day tour from Beijing with an English guide, included tickets, and optional cable car and boat.
“Yoyo was a very competent guide, communication was great and the bus was new.”
Every landmark, every transfer, and every way to fit it between flights.
