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.
“Our visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City was an unforgettable experience. Be prepared – security is next level. Pro tip: if you don’t really need a bag, don’t bring one. The bag check queue is much slower, while the no-bag line moves faster. They check you from head to toe. Our guide Tony…”
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 wonderful tour with Lucy, who was a very knowledgeable tour guide and answered all the questions I had. It was a perfectly timed tour with heaps of time to explore the sights and was very worth it!”
Direct bus to Mutianyu Great Wall with hours to roam, optional buffet lunch, and guided logistics so you focus on the views.
“Very well organized, clean bus, tour guide offer plenty of information without giving the vibe of eating to upsell us; we enjoy the brief history talk in the bus, just the right amount of information; my kids end up getting the medals and my little one was wearing it for days afterwards; lots of free…”
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's helpful to get smaller queues as a group and nice to be told the history as we go through the main buildings of such a huge place. Very well organised, well done, Maria.”
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.
“The meeting point could be closer to the entrance, because it's a lot of walking inside the palace anyway.”
Skip ticket lines in Beijing with QR entry for the Temple of Heaven and/or Summer Palace, plus clear public-transport directions.
“Tickets were easy to use. The communication through WhatsApp was amazing. Very quick responses when I had questions during the self tour. Highly recommend”
Direct bus to Mutianyu Great Wall from Dongzhimen with entry ticket, internal shuttle, and time to explore, plus optional Summer Palace add-ons.
“Our Tour Guide Andy was amazing and interacted well with the group and assisted when needed, was knowledgeable with the History and Background”
Private Mutianyu Great Wall trip with an English driver, VIP fast pass, flexible pickup, and private car. Explore early, avoid crowds.
Pre-book your Forbidden City entry using your passport near Tiananmen Square, with a timed, low-stress 3–4 hour route plus optional guide.
“I had an amazing tour of the Forbidden City with Summer. She was knowledgeable, patient, and explained the history in a way that was easy to understand and truly engaging. Summer knew all the best spots for photos and helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend her if you want a well-guided…”
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.
“Our local guide Haitao was passionate about his city and made the tour come alive with stories and enthusiasm. The food and beer were plentiful and delicious — a perfect mix of local favorites. Even better, the group was fantastic and really brightened up my long day. Highly recommend this experience if you want to…”
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in one day tour from Beijing with an English guide, included tickets, and optional cable car and boat.
“This tour to the Great Wall and The Summer Palace was JAM PACKED with everything you could want from China and more! Our tour guide, Selina had amazing energy, humor, and information. Besides the sights, her expertise made the experience better. Keep in mind the tour is longer than 9 hours. Given everything that you…”
Every landmark, every transfer, and every way to fit it between flights.
