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Beijing's hutongs (narrow lanes) can be tricky to navigate alone. To make things simple, this small-group tour helps you cover ground easily thanks to handy electric scooters (or bicycles—your choice) and a guide leading the way. As you ride, learn about local life and culture, and discover hidden gems that many travelers miss. Sample street food and try out traditional games to discover a hidden side to Beijing that most people miss.

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.

Tick off two of China's most iconic sights during this private tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Your guide will greet you at your downtown hotel and accompany you to the center, either on foot or by metro or rideshare (at your expense). Listen to detailed commentary as you tour one of the world’s best-preserved imperial palaces and the largest public square in the world.

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.

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.

Seeing the Great Wall of China is a must for many travelers visiting Beijing—and this convenient tour offers a hassle-free way to get there and back. Choose to visit either Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall, with a private driver to take care of navigating. Once at the site, you can either explore independently or with a guide if you’ve chosen the upgraded package.

Explore Beijing's top attractions in-depth, and at a leisurely pace, on this comprehensive 2-day private guided tour. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace on day one, enjoying a Peking duck lunch. On day two, travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall and take a pedicab ride through a hutong area, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Hotel not included.

It can be easy to get lost in Beijing—especially if exploring its narrow maze-like hutongs—so make life easy for yourself with this small-group walking tour. The guide takes care of navigating, so there’s no need for maps, and along the way, you can see historical hutongs, ancient landmarks, and hidden places that you’d likely miss on solo explorations.

Don’t worry about finding your own way to the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu: this flexible and hassle-free private tour makes it easy to plan an excursion. Meet your driver at your Beijing hotel, the airport, or train station at a time of your choosing. You’ll have several hours to explore the site independently, and can also book cable car and/or toboggan tickets (own expense).

The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing’s most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match. This half-day walking tour ensures you maximize your time, with a private guide, pre-paid entrance tickets, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Plus, hotel pickup is included for an easy day of exploring.

Save time and avoid the hassle of figuring out public transportation with this budget-friendly bus tour to the Mutianuyi section of the Great Wall from Beijing. Ride the shuttle up to the wall when you get there, and enjoy plenty of time to sightsee on the wall by yourself at your own pace. Upgrade to include lunch, an architectural mini tour, guided hike, or a visit to the Summer Palace.

You can’t visit Beijing without a visit to the Great Wall of China. See the UNESCO-listed wall at its most magical on this guided sunrise tour. Travel by private vehicle from Beijing to Jinshanling Great Wall. Enjoy a self-guided hike from the east gate to the middle gate, and enjoy the sunrise views along the way.

The Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing’s most in-demand attractions and ticket purchase lines can get extremely long. Skip the hassle of struggling with Chinese apps and payment methods, and reserve your tickets online, in advance, in your home currency using this convenient service. Book tickets only, or upgrade to add a private guide and/or door-to-door round-trip transfers to make your day even easier.

With this private walking tour, you can discover many Beijing food specialties that tourists usually miss out on. Rather than having language barriers, enjoy having a private guide to show you around and recommend the best dishes to eat. Best of all, to keep the experience as effortless as possible, food and drink tastings are included, such as noodles, beer, and soup dumplings.

See the beautiful UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China on this flexible private tour. It’s ideal for travelers who want to customize their day rather than having a strict schedule. Choose a time and place for pickup that suits you, and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. A private English-speaking driver will take you directly to Mutianyu Great Wall entrance and then wait for you in the parking lot at a finish time that suits you.

# 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.

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.

Escape the massive crowds at the Great Wall of China at Badaling and visit the restored Mutianyu section on this hassle-free and budget-friendly full-day group tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the wall’s history and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watchtowers and enjoy an optional cable car ride (own expense). A Chinese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Shun the beaten path and savor a breakfast feast as you explore a traditional hutong neighborhood on this small-group walking tour. Exploring with a foodie guide, learn how locals live as you snack, slurp, and sip over 10 different dishes and drinks from four or five separate eateries. Along the way try yoghurt and pancakes, savor coffee with a view, and visit a local market to see what’s in season.

Take advantage of a long layover at the Beijing airport and spend the time visiting the Great Wall and a Beijing attraction on a private layover tour. Get picked up at the airport or a nearby hotel and head to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall to explore, then head to your choice of attractions, such as the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, hutongs, and more.

Make the most of your limited time in Beijing and get a personalized experience as you tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with a private, English speaking guide. Walk through these landmarks at your own pace while your guide tells you fascinating stories of their significance. Choose from several start times to easily fit this Quick Explorer tour into your busy schedule.

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.

Spend less time planning and more time exploring Beijing on this comprehensive small-group tour. Over two days, see the highlights of the city, starting with a tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then, it's on to see the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, walking along the ramparts of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed structure. On day two, visit the Temple of Heaven, enjoy a rickshaw ride through the old Hutong district, and conclude the tour at the Summer Palace.

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.