Top Northern China City Tours

Discover the stories behind Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City during a small-group walking tour in Beijing. Explore all the key sites including the Imperial Garden, and discover fun facts about the Ming and Qing dynasties from your guide. Alternatively, explore Jingshan Park, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Beijing's cityscape, including an unparalleled view of the Forbidden City, instead of Tiananmen Square.

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.

Enjoy a hassle-free and enriching visit to Beijing’s Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square on this half-day group guided tour. Navigate crowds with a guide who organizes your tickets and shows you the best ways to explore each site. The tour is offered in English and Spanish, with a smaller group size allowing plenty of attention and time for questions.

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.

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your pre-booked tour of the Forbidden City. Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarium of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary. Entrance fees and hotel pickup in Beijing are included.

Step into the Forbidden City not just as a visitor, but as a time traveler. This half-day tour combines ticketed entry with engaging storytelling that reveals the hidden lives of emperors, concubines, and courtiers. Perfect for curious travelers who want more than just photos—experience the history, culture, and secrets of Beijing’s most legendary site.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Skip the stress of navigating public transport, and enjoy an easy and enriching visit to the Great Wall of China on this private day tour from Beijing. After hotel pickup, head directly to the Mutianyu Great Wall, known for its watchtowers, natural scenery, and fewer crowds. Explore at your own pace, with optional cable car and toboggan rides. Return to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Watch Beijing light up for the night on a private sightseeing tour. Travel with a private guide in a comfortable vehicle to see Tiananmen Square, and admire the dramatic architecture of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, CCTV headquarters and Beijing National Stadium. Discover local bars around Houhai Lake, and check out the colorfully lit Central Business District shopping centers. Includes option to include dinner or an acrobatics show.

Discover Beijing at night with ease as you travel by private vehicle. See the sights—and the lights—without struggling with taxis or waiting for strangers. Following a fixed itinerary with photo stops, discover Beijing's ancient and modern—from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City to the Bird's Nest and the CCTV New Mansion.

Discover several UNESCO-listed sites in Beijing in just a few hours on this action-packed half-day walking tour. The tour will help you save time and see Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City in half a day, with a guide to provide enriching commentary. All entrance fees are included so you’ll save time waiting in entrance crowds, and have more time to explore.

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.

Located in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City was once the palatial home of many Qing and Ming dynasty emperors; now, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular stop for tourists to the city. Save time and cut straight to the front on this half-day private skip-the-line tour. Walk through the city’s many highlights with a private guide to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Beijing’s UNESCO-listed Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) is one of the Chinese capital’s top attractions, but one’s that often rushed through on group tours. Enjoy a leisurely and comprehensive experience on a private half-day guided tour, and receive undivided attention while learning more about Beijing’s culture and history. Visit highlights such as the intricately painted Long Corridor and admire the beautiful landscape designs at the Hall of Longevity. Upgrade to include one additional Beijing attraction.

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.

Enjoy the independence of hiking on your own with the convenience of round-trip transfers from Beijing with this self-guided tour with transfers. After pickup from your hotel, travel with your English speaking driver in an air-conditioned vehicle to Gubeikou. Hike with just your group to Jingshanling, with the option to be picked up at either the main gate or the east gate for transfer back to Beijing.

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.

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.

Maximize time exploring the unique Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall with this full-day private tour. Enjoy a hotel pickup in Beijing and hike independently along sections where the wall meets a serene reservoir. Discover ancient watchtowers, scenic trails, and more during your visit. Customize your start time to fit your schedule and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation.

Make the most of your time in Beijing and combine culture, exercise, and sightseeing on this private half-day combo tour. Enjoy a private tai chi class where you will learn about the health benefits of this martial arts practice, as well as some basic gestures. Then visit the Temple of Heaven, a complex of religious building used for harvest ceremonies during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of China’s most popular stretches of wall, but getting there independently is tough. Skip the stress and enjoy ample time to explore at your own pace when you book this group tour, which leaves Beijing earlier than many trips. Book transportation only, or upgrade to add tickets: You can also include an authentic local lunch.