Beijing, China

Beijing tours, things to do and tickets

The full list of day trips and activities in Beijing. Favorite family holidays, group as well as individual tours to Beijing with an accurate description, real reviews and photos.

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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

(4518)Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Duration: 8 hours
This day highlight tour will show you 3 most popular and must see attractions in Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(Note: The Forbidden City closes every Monday. If your tour date lands on a Monday, we will visit Jingshan Hill instead, where you can enjoy a full bird’s-eye view of the Forbidden City.) and Mutianyu Great Wall. air-conditioning car transfer, entrance fee, round way cable car or toboggan tickets on the Great Wall and lunch are inclusive. Come and enjoy this wonderful day trip to get to know some interesting stories about this amazing city.
$93.1*Per person

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)

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Duration: 9 hours
Why choose MuBus? ✔ Direct transportation between downtown Beijing and Mutianyu Great Wall ✔ Up to 5 hours of free exploration — plenty of time to hike, take photos, ride the cable car, or simply enjoy the scenery ✔ No forced shopping stops — your day is dedicated entirely to sightseeing ✔ Exclusive MuBus Visitor Center.Only MuBus guests enjoy:Free tea & snacks,free luggage storage,travel assistance,comfortable waiting lounge ✔ Friendly English/Spanish/Russian/Chinese-speaking tour host to assist throughout the day ✔ Optional buffet lunch with Chinese and western dishes and vegetarian-friendly choices ✔ Flexible ticket upgrades, including cable car, chairlift, and toboggan during the bus ride Sit back, relax, and let MuBus take care of the transportation, logistics, and local support, so you can focus on enjoying one of the world's greatest wonders.
$20*Per person

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All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

(2343)Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Duration: Flexible
Spend a full day with an expert local guide to uncover Beijing’s imperial heritage: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall. Relax with seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off, and rest assured with no surprise add-ons. Every essential is fully covered, including all tickets, Great Wall facilities, and a premium buffet lunch. We promise a genuine small group for an intimate experience! - World Heritage Sites: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - All-inclusive: Door-to-door transfers, entrance fees, guide and driver, buffet lunch - Special Inclusion: Great Wall round-trip cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down - We are a local supplier saving you 15% on the same route
$98*Per person

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Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

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Duration: 5 hours
Embark on an unforgettable imperial tour with flexible daily departure times. You can choose to add Tian'anmen Square sightseeing or explore only the Forbidden City upon booking. This 2-3 hour excursion includes all entry tickets, letting you skip ticket procedures and focus purely on sightseeing. Led by seasoned guides with over 15 years of experience, immerse yourself in captivating royal tales and magnificent ancient architectures, and delve deep into the timeless heritage of the Forbidden City. Feel free to wander and explore the palace at your own pace after the guided tour ends.
$22*Per person

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

(1608)Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Duration: 8 hours
Why choose MuBus? ✔ Direct transportation between downtown Beijing and Mutianyu Great Wall ✔ Up to 5 hours of free exploration — plenty of time to hike, take photos, ride the cable car, or simply enjoy the scenery ✔ No forced shopping stops — your day is dedicated entirely to sightseeing ✔ Exclusive MuBus Visitor Center.Only MuBus guests enjoy:Free tea & snacks,free luggage storage,travel assistance,comfortable waiting lounge ✔ Friendly English/Spanish/Russian/Chinese-speaking tour host to assist throughout the day ✔ Optional buffet lunch with Chinese and western dishes and vegetarian-friendly choices ✔ Flexible ticket upgrades, including cable car, chairlift, and toboggan during the bus ride Sit back, relax, and let MuBus take care of the transportation, logistics, and local support, so you can focus on enjoying one of the world's greatest wonders.
$20*Per person

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

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Duration: 6 hours
Get your direct entry Forbidden City admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden since Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912). This city was constructed from 1406 to 1420. The city consists of 980 buildings! Have fun spending the day looking at priceless Chinese artifacts. Please note: • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking • This ticket product offers you direct entry to Forbidden City with your Passport • This is Forbidden City ticket not including Tiananmen Square reservation, you can just take a taxi to East gate or West Gate of Forbidden City and walk to the Main entrace South Gate (Meridian Gate 午门) to enter to Forbidden City directly. No need pass through Tiananmen Square.
$10.4*Per person

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Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

(1544)Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Duration: 4 hours
Get off the beaten path and eat where the locals eat on a walking tour in the oldest neighborhood of Beijing! We only eat at local, family-run eateries that you (or any other tourist) would never find on your own. Try local Han, Mongol, and Muslim cuisines (plus more!) at Beijing’s most authentic restaurants. This top-rated walking food tour will explore the historic hutong alleys of Beijing while making stops at our favorite off the beaten path eateries.
$80*Per person

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Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

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Duration: 5 hours - a minute
Cover Beijing's Central Axis in one trip with in-depth narrations of 600 years of imperial history, the Palace Museum’s architecture and treasures.This intimate tour is designed to be a hassle-free and deeply cultural journey into China's imperial heart. Multiple tour packages offered with flexible schedules and multilingual guides. If Tiananmen Square is temporarily closed, your guide will take you to the Palace Museum instead. After visiting the Palace Museum, we will head to Jingshan Park as an alternative arrangement.
$16*Per person

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Private

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Chairlift Up & Down or Toboggan Down

(1289)Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Duration: 5 hours
Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World on this unforgettable full-day group tour from Beijing. With a flexible duration of 6–9 hours, you’ll have plenty of time to fully enjoy the Great Wall at a relaxed pace. Your professional guide and driver will pick you up in the morning, and you’ll take a scenic journey to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Take in breathtaking views, explore this well-preserved section of the wall, and make the most of your time on this iconic landmark. .
$78*Per person

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Private

Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver

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Duration: 8 hours
This private Great Wall trip with an English-speaking driver can make your trip easier and enjoyable. You will be not lonely as you can talk with the driver.Once you arrive the Great Wall,the driver will help you buy the tickets ,explain how to climb the Wall,where to wait for you. The entrance tickets and the shuttle bus ride between car parking and entrance included. The cable car tickets and toboggan is not included.
$92*Per person

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

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Duration: 5 hours - 8 hours
Our driver will pick you up at hotel lobby.  Take about 1.5 hour’s drive from Beijing City to Mutianyu Great Wall and hike on the wall as long as you can. Mutianyu Great Wall is one popular section of the Great Wall but less crowded than other sections, well-known for its beautiful surroundings-the dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of the year. After the trip, transfer you back to hotel.
$92*Per person

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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

(968)Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Duration: 2 days - a minute
Discover the captivating layers of Beijing on an all-inclusive 2-day tour designed exclusively for discerning travelers. Led by an expert local guide, explore iconic historical landmarks like the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, and Summer Palace, while also uncovering the city’s lesser-known local life, from the peaceful Lama Temple to the hidden Hutong alleys. Rest assured with seamless hotel transfers and our transparent upfront price with no hidden charges. - 4 World Heritage Sites: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace - Cultural Immersions: Traditional Hutong rickshaw ride and a courtyard family visit. - All-inclusive: Door-to-door transfers, entrance fees, guide and driver, a buffet lunch - Great Wall Experience: Round-trip cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down included.
$189*Per person

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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

(853)Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Duration: 9 hours
Join our Beijing one-day tour to explore two World Cultural Heritage sites—the less crowded Mutianyu Great Wall and the classical Summer Palace—with all-inclusive perks: professional English-speaking guide, round-trip hotel transfers, entrance tickets to both sites, Mutianyu cable car, and a tasty lunch, no hidden costs. We have two great options: the Mini Group Tour (max 8 people) for an intimate experience with more guide attention and a relaxed, easy-coordinated vibe, plus the Private Tour for full flexibility—customize your pace and get one-on-one guide support, perfect for those wanting privacy or personalized travel.
$138*Per person

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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

(820)Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Duration: 9 hours - a minute
See all of Beijing’s cultural and historical highlights on a comprehensive and captivating full-day tour of China’s capital city. Stroll amid the majestic charm of Tiananmen Square; marvel at the imaginative architecture at the Forbidden City; and see the verdant splendor that surrounds the Badaling Great Wall of China. Alongside your knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the rich history and distinctive culture of Beijing and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from selected hotels. •Full-day tour of Beijing's essential attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Great Wall at Badaling •Visiting one of the best preserved sections of the Great Wall of China at Badaling •Shopping at the Longdi Jade Factory •Pickup and drop off from hotels within 4th ring circle road
$99*Per person

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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

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Duration: 9 hours
Traveling by private car with Mubus, you will enjoy a higher level of service than bus travelers. Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel on the departure date (8:00am-9:00am as you requested) Upon you arrive at the Mutianyu Great Wall, A professional English-speaking tour guide will lead you to our Mubus Service Center which you will be introduced how to travel the Great Wall, help you to purchase tickets for you one-on-one, and finally escort you to get on the Great Wall before 20-minute explanation of the functions of the Great Wall Watchtower. You will have a 3–4-hour walking tour on the Great Wall and then return to our Visitor Center where a buffet and free tea are arranged for you. Short break before your private driver will drive you back to your hotel in Beijing or to the location as you requested before 18:00. The entire trip lasts about 9 hours.
$130*Per person

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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

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Duration: 8 hours
See two of China's most popular destinations, the World Heritage-listed Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs, on one unforgettable guided day trip from Beijing. You'll visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best-preserved parts of this colossal structure, and explore the Chang Ling Tomb, the largest of the excavated Ming emperor burial sites. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included, with expert commentary from a knowledgeable guide throughout your full-day tour. To complete your sightseeing you'll have the opportunity to enjoy Jade Factory and tea taste.
$87*Per person

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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

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Duration: 4 hours
As Beijing’s most iconic landmark, the Forbidden City is a must-visit highlight—and we offer tailored flexible packages to match your travel style: guided walking tours, all-inclusive trips with round-trip private transfers, bundles featuring authentic Hutong lunch, plus in-depth tours covering the palace’s museums, Jingshan Park and combo visits to the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace & the Great Wall. Most importantly, all our packages include admission tickets, taking the hassle out of the Forbidden City’s strict ticketing policies and solving your ticket-buying troubles completely. Our private walking tour lets you experience the palace’s true essence along the imperial central axis, following the emperors’ footsteps from Tiananmen Square through Meridian Gate. Your dedicated guide brings royal stories to life at every key spot, helping you skip crowds and fully immerse in the grandeur of red walls, golden roofs and timeless imperial legacy.
$86*Per person

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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

(817)Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Duration: 9 hours
Enhance your sightseeing experience in Beijing on a full-day tour of the city’s most captivating sights. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, immerse yourself in the ancient mystery of the Forbidden City; absorb the majestic charm of the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven; and stroll around the legendary Tiananmen Square. Relax during a scenic bus ride; purchase special souvenirs in the Pearl Market; and satisfy an appetite for authenticity with a traditional Chinese lunch. •Full-day nine-hour tour of Beijing's classic attractions: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven •Tiananmen Square •Forbidden City Imperial Palace Museum •Temple of Heaven •Summer Palace •English-speaking guide •Pickup and drop off from the hotels located within 4th ring circle road
Attractions:Temple of Heaven
$99*Per person

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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours

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Duration: 8 hours - a minute
These Mutianyu Great Wall tours are well-organized, no-shopping, designed for travelers who value efficiency and comfort. Mutianyu Bus + Ticket – 7:00/7:30/8:00/8:30/9:00/9:30/10:00/12:00 【Hepingxiqiao】【Dengshikou】【Prime Hotel】 Flexible departure times and multiple pick-up points available for your convenience. Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour A full-day bus tour combining the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, showcasing both ancient defense architecture and imperial garden landscapes. Mutianyu & Forbidden City Tour Visit Beijing’s most iconic landmarks in one day. This tour connects the grandeur of the Forbidden City with the breathtaking Mutianyu Great Wall. Mutianyu & Temple of Heaven Tour Explore the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. A cultural-focused combination tour. Mutianyu & Dingling Tomb Tour A historical route combining the Mutianyu Great Wall and Dingling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty, ideal for history lovers.
$10*Per person

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Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour

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Duration: 8 hours - a minute
# Option 1: Half-Day Temple of Heaven Tour Uncover the soul of ancient Beijing in half a day! Admire the stunning imperial architecture of the Temple of Heaven, wander through its vast sacred courtyards and lush ancient cypress woods, and soak in profound Ming and Qing sacrificial culture. A concise, immersive cultural getaway for history lovers short on time. # Option 2: One-Day Classic Beijing Cultural & Gourmet Tour Experience Beijing’s timeless charm in one full day! Marvel at the solemn grandeur of the Temple of Heaven, embrace the tranquil Buddhist aura of Yonghe Lama Temple, and glide across the serene waters of the Summer Palace’s royal landscape gardens. Relish a classic authentic Peking Duck feast for lunch. An ideal all-in-one itinerary weaving imperial history, traditional religion, stunning royal scenery and iconic local cuisine together seamlessly. *Please note that the schedule may vary based on traffic and queue at tour attractions.
$24*Per person

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