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Beijing: Tiananmen, Forbidden City, and Wall Private Tour

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Beijing: Tiananmen, Forbidden City, and Wall Private Tour
Top rated
4.9313307 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.9313307 out of 5 stars
233 reviews

Discover Beijing's must-see sights on a private tour. Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, and more while learning about the history of the sights you see.

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Duration 8 - 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your hotel
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Kate – United Arab Emirates

Cindy my guide was amazing!! Great day and packed with history and fun

R
Romain – Switzerland

We visited the forbidden city and the Great Wall with Ranee and it was so great! We stayed just the right amount of time in both locations and learned a lot. Ranee made our day so wonderful and never was tired from our countless questions! Such a great guide and beautiful locations :)

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Itinerary

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    Forbidden City

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (2 hours)

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    Tiananmen Square

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

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    Mutianyu

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (2 hours)

  • 4 drop-off locations:

    Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing, Dongzhimen station

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a rich look at history and culture in the Forbidden City
  • Use the convenient fast track to reach the sites which save your valuable time.
  • Discover all the historic highlights explained by an expert guide
  • Take the cable car or ski lift/ toboggan at the Great Wall

Full description

After being picked up from your Beijing Downtown hotel or meet at the meeting point(Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall) or airport(Beijing capital International airport or Daxing International airport), you will begin exploring at the Tian’anmen Square. Use the convenient fast track entry, stroll through the massive square with your tour guide. You will see these buildings in and around the square: Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, the Monument of the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of The People, the National Museum, the Front Gates, the Old Beijing Railway Station and more while learning about the history of these buildings from your guide. 

On the way to the Forbidden City, you will pass by the Gate of Heavenly Peace and Duanmen Gate. Then enter the Forbidden City from the Massive Meridian Gate. The Forbidden City was the political and ritual center of China for over 500 years. After its completion in 1420, the Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors, their families and servants during the Ming and the Qing dynasties.Spend 1.5 hours to explore the halls, courtyards and gardens. Your guide has an extensive knowledge of Chinese history, culture and architecture. They will share their knowledge with you in an informative, personable, and enjoyable manner. Feel free to ask questions if you have.

Next, heading to the Great Wall at Mutianyu section. During the 1.5 hours drive, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories. Stop at the local restaurant for an authentic countryside style lunch.

Upon arrival at Mutianyu, follow your tour guide to take either the cable car or ski lift up to the Wall which will save you valuable time, marvel at this world's longest manmade project, hike up and down with your tour guide to explore different watch towers, climb up to the tower to find out how military signal were send back in the past. Take as many photos as you like, after 1.5 hours hike, you will descend by ski lift/cable car or take the fun toboggan.(it might stop if it is raining)

Then, you will be transferred back to your hotel/meeting point/airport in Beijing.

Includes

  • Private tour guide
  • Travel by private vehicle
  • Entry fees
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Roundtrip cable car ride
  • Additional tickets for museums inside Forbidden City
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Tripods
  • Drones

Know before you go

  • 1: Your passport will be required during the tour. You may be refused entry to the Forbidden City without one
  • 2:Tours will run rain or shine (unless the Forbidden City is closed by the officials)
  • 3: There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. Although we have the travel agency fast pass, but it can be closed anytime. The wait time for the security check can be long.
  • 4: Tian'anmen Square might close without advance notice due to government activity, if this happens you will walk around the Square.
  • 5: If you are on layover tour, please make sure send your flight details to tour operator, they will advise the pick up time and location (Various depending on your flights)
  • 6: This tour require at least 13 hours between two flights if you are on layover.
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4.9 /5

based on 233 reviews

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Kate – United Arab EmiratesJune 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Cindy my guide was amazing!! Great day and packed with history and fun
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Romain – SwitzerlandMay 20, 2025 – Verified booking
We visited the forbidden city and the Great Wall with Ranee and it was so great! We stayed just the right amount of time in both locations and learned a lot. Ranee made our day so wonderful and never was tired from our countless questions! Such a great guide and beautiful locations :)
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Friederike – GermanyMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
My wife and I had an unforgettable private tour today with Alice Ji, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall. Alice was incredibly helpful, warm, and knowledgeable. She shared fascinating insights into Chinese history and culture and made the entire experience feel personal and special. It was just the two of us, and Alice made sure everything ran smoothly. We also want to thank our driver, who brought us safely and comfortably to each location and even provided us with refreshing drinks along the way. We felt truly cared for the entire day and came away with not just great memories, but also a deeper appreciation of China’s history. Thank you, Alice, for this wonderful experience – we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing!

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