Top Beijing Full-day Tours

See the best of Beijing plus the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu on a small-group tour that focuses on the attractions and avoids common sightseeing traps and the crowds of large tours. With a guide providing in-depth commentary and the best photo op locations, you'll visit Tiananmen Square, skip the line at the Forbidden City, and hike the Great Wall. Private tour, 2-day tour, and ticket only options also available.

Discover the highlights of Beijing, without having to plan a complex itinerary, on this full-day group tour of the city’s most captivating sights. Accompanied by a local guide, immerse yourself in the ancient mystery of the Forbidden City; absorb the majestic charm of the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven; stroll around the legendary Tiananmen Square; purchase special souvenirs in the bustling Pearl Market; and satisfy your appetite with a traditional Chinese lunch.

Make the most of your time in Beijing, and only visit the sites that interest you, on this full-day private guided tour. Customize your itinerary to visit landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and more (all entrance fees extra). Enjoy included transportation and a Chinese-style lunch while exploring with your guide.

Take a private full-day tour from Beijing to visit two top attractions: the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace. Enjoy the convenience of an all-inclusive tour, which includes lunch, entrance fees, cable car or toboggan at the Great Wall, along with your private guide and driver.

# 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.

Do full justice to three of Beijing’s must-see sights with a private tour that allows you to explore at your own pace and ask as many questions as you like. Check out Tiananmen Square and explore the highlights of the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace on walking tours that let you focus on the finer details. Lunch, entrance fees, transfers with a guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included for a seamless day of sightseeing.

With a maximum of nine travelers for intimacy and speed, small-group travel doesn’t get much smaller than this door-to-door tour. Explore the famous Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall with pre-booked tickets. Explore the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace; checkoff Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, and the Beijing National Stadium; and enjoy two delicious lunches. Upgrade to add an evening Acrobat Show.

Choose how you experience Mutianyu Great Wall with a sightseeing tour offering multiple package options. Visit Mutianyu on its own or combine it with other landmarks such as the Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, or Dingling Tomb. With round-trip bus transportation included, getting between sites stays simple and efficient, without having to worry about navigation.

Lakeside Gubei Water Town and the Simatai Great Wall sit a long way outside Beijing and are extremely difficult to reach using public transportation. Save time and stress without compromising your independence when you book this private transfer service, direct from your Beijing address. Your driver brings you both to the water town and to the Great Wall (entrance fees extra), leaving you free to hike at your will.

Skip the expense of private transfers and the stress of negotiating public transit and enjoy a comfortable visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Get a first-hand peek at parapets and watchtowers set into a rugged landscape—without any time-wasting shopping stops. Tours include return bus fares, entry fees, and shuttle bus but exclude cable car or toboggan tickets; upgrade for a buffet lunch, guided trek, or the Summer Palace.

The Great Wall of China is a must-see destination, but getting there and back on your own can be difficult. Simplify your day and explore the Great Wall independently with private transportation and hotel pickup from Beijing. Enjoy ample time to walk the Mutianyu section, with admission and shuttle bus ride included. After exploring, your English-speaking driver will transport you back to your hotel.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Beijing for a day discovering Gubei Water Town, and Simatai Great Wall. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle with your driver to Gubei Water Town, which will save you time booking your own transport or navigating. Enjoy free time to explore before being taken to Simatai Great Wall. You’ll travel with ease up the wall in a cable car, and enjoy the views at a beautiful time of day—sunset.

Options for visiting to the Great Wall are often limited: group tours are impersonal while private tour can be pricey. On this small-group tour, capped at nine travelers, you get a personalized experience and a great value, plus you get to visit the Summer Palace as well. Spend a couple of hours hiking on the wall, enjoy a Chinese lunch, drive by the Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium, then explore the Summer Palace.

Go off the beaten path in Beijing to visit a hutong (traditional-style neighborhood) with a private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Sample more than 20 different dishes at small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries, and restaurants. Meet the owners and learn about Chinese culinary customs on this half-day tour including all food tastings.

Cover four of Beijing’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on one trip thanks to this 8-hour private tour. Visit iconic Chinese landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. All site entrance fees, private guide, roundtrip hotel transport, and lunch are included.

Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Explore independently and hike along the wall to see its many panoramic views at your own pace. Optional extras include a cable car ride and toboggan ride. Customize the start time of this private tour to suit your schedule.

Escape the crowds at other sections of the Great Wall and soak in the scenery and history at Jinshanling during a small-group self-guided day hike from Beijing. Walk a 3.7-mile (6-kilometer) section from East Five Window Tower to Brick Crenel, with the option to enjoy daytime or sunset views With water, admission tickets, and round-trip transit from Beijing included, logistics are made simple.

Discover the best of Beijing during this guided tour to top highlights. See landmarks like the Temple of Heaven, ride a rickshaw through Hutong Alleys, and explore the beautiful gardens of the Summer Palace. This tour is limited to a small group to ensure a more personal experience, includes entrance tickets to avoid long ticket lines, and offers hotel pickup within the third ring road for added convenience.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is slow and fiddly to reach on public transportation—even if you speak Chinese. Save time without compromising your independence when you book this private transfers-only tour with ample time to hike at the pace that suits you. After the Wall, bag a second UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a visit to the lakeside Summer Palace, then return to your address.

Enjoy a stress-free and enlightening visit to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Forbidden City—a highlight of any Beijing trip—on this small-group half-day walking tour, with tickets included. Your guide leads you through highlights of this vast, elaborately decorated complex during a morning or afternoon tour—choose a time to suit your schedule.

Discover two of China’s most incredible attractions, without having to book separate excursions, during a full-day group guided tour of the Great Wall and Ming Tombs from Beijing. Visit one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall and marvel at the spectacular scenery that surrounds Badaling. Then, explore the Changling Tomb, a magnificent Ming emperor burial site. Enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing.

Explore the picturesque Jinshanling section of the Great Wall of China without transport or logistics worries on this private tour from Beijing. Choose between a self-guided driver-only option or a guided hike with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing's 4th ring road are included. Spend about four hours hiking depending on your fitness and preferences before returning to Beijing.

See three of Beijing’s top cultural and historical highlights, without having to book separate tours, on this full-day group tour. Stroll amid the grandeur of Tiananmen Square; marvel at the architecture at the Forbidden City; and see the verdant splendor that surrounds the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Alongside your local guide, learn about the rich history and distinctive culture of China and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from central Beijing hotels.