Top Northern China Sightseeing Tours

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.

See three of the top attractions in and around Beijing with a guide on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off is included, as well as entrance fees, lunch, and a ticket for the round-trip cable car or the chairlift and toboggan ride at the Great Wall.

Discover the beauty of the Summer Palace with ease, thanks to this convenient admission package. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, you can save time and get in quicker. Also, if you’re keen to learn more about the palace’s history, you can upgrade to a package with a tour included as well as transportation options if you need them.

Skip the expense of private transfers and the stress of negotiating public transit and enjoy a comfortable visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a popular section of the world-famous ancient barricade. 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.

Beijing’s UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is famous for its striking architecture and far-reaching history–as well as its long entry lines. Upon booking, provide your name and passport number, then just show your passport on arrival to enjoy hassle-free admission to the museum and palace complex, free to dedicate as much time as you need to explore the site’s 72 hectares.

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.

Watch Beijing light up for the night on a nighttime sightseeing tour of China’s capital city. 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. Explore a maze of food stalls at Wangfujing Night Market; discover some great local bars around Houhai Lake, and check out the colorfully lit Central Business District shopping centers.

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 courtyards, gardens, pavilions, and more, the Forbidden City is vast and hard to navigate. Enjoy a more enriching experience of this UNESCO World Heritage–listed treasure when you book this intimate tour with a guide to show you the highlights and explain the palace’s rich history. There’s no need to go through the hassle of booking tickets, as they’re included in your tour.

When in Beijing, don’t miss a chance to see the Acrobatic Show at the Red Theater. Book your tickets here to reserve your spot, and then you can plan other Beijing activities around the show. It’s easy to get to by public transport. Just head on the metro and avoid rush hour traffic lines, and then head inside the theater and get comfortable for the approximately one-hour show.

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.

Getting to the Great Wall at Mutianyu by public transport involves two buses and a metro, while group tours are often rushed. Experience one of the world’s true seven wonders in style on a private door-to-door tour that’s tailor-made for families. Ride the cable car up, then hike with your guide and capture timeless pictures. Race to the bottom on the toboggan slide.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private half-day hiking tour on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Cable car, chair lift, and toboggan ride included, as well as round-trip private transportation from your hotel in Beijing. Choose between morning and afternoon departure to fit your schedule.

Discover the stunning Mutianyu Great Wall on this fully private and flexible day tour. Choose from three upgrade options — English-speaking Guide, Private Driver, or VIP Fast Pass — to create your perfect experience. Enjoy the freedom of flexible departures between 6:30 AM and 1:30 PM, allowing you to avoid crowds and customize your schedule. Our private vehicle takes you directly to the Great Wall with our VIP Fast Pass (available as an option), skipping the long shuttle bus queues and saving you up to 60-90 minutes. Ride the Chair lift up and experience the thrilling toboggan slide down. This less-crowded section of the Great Wall offers breathtaking views and a more authentic atmosphere. Lunch is not included, but you can easily add a delicious meal on-site. Choose from a variety of Chinese or Western options (dumplings, local specialties, pasta, salads, etc.) with stunning Great Wall.

See three of Beijing’s top cultural and historical highlights on this full-day 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 round-trip transportation from select Beijing hotels.

Visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—the Great Wall of China—during your time in Beijing with this private tour. After pickup from your hotel, head directly to the Mutianyu Great Wall (famed for its watchtowers, abundance of natural scenery, and for its comparative lack of crowds). Explore at your own pace (and, if you wish, pay extra for the cable car and toboggan services). At the end of the tour, return to Beijing.

See Beijing's three biggest sights on this private half-day tour with a local guide. Ideal for time-pressed travelers, you'll visit Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), the Forbidden City (a.k.a. Palace Museum), and the Temple of Heaven. Includes all entrance fees and private transfers.

Whether you’re in Beijing for business or pleasure, you don’t want to miss out on the Great Wall. Save time and energy on this private half-day tour. Traveling direct from your door, explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu with your private guide, with the option to add cable car or toboggan tickets, for maximum efficiency. You can also add airport drop-off for an additional fee.

Get acquainted with the magnificent Great Wall of China on this private evening tour from Beijing. Choose a departure time that works best for you, and meet your driver at your Beijing hotel. Leave the big city behind and head to the Simatai Great Wall, famed for its dramatic scenery. Entry and cable car tickets are included, so you can explore the Wonder of the World at your own pace. Then, discover the Gubei Water Town, a resort town that features scenic canals and numerous shops and restaurants.

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.

For an easy way to visit the Great Wall, book this direct transport to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall by round-trip bus from Beijing, where there won’t be any unexpected stops along the way. You can opt to ride the shuttle up to the wall when you get there, dine on a buffet lunch overlooking the wall (if option selected) and you’ll also have plenty of time to sightsee on the wall by yourself, with entrance to the Great Wall included.

With just a few hours in Beijing, this private tour maximizes limited time with easy transportation to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Head to the top and hike or savor the views. You can ride a toboggan down—at your own expense—then hop in your car to return to your airport or hotel.

Enjoy a personalized masterclass in China’s diverse religions on this private half-day door-to-door tour of Beijing’s Lama Temple and Confucius Temple. Choose between morning or afternoon tours to fit your busy schedule and breeze straight past the long lines with your personal guide. Please note: the Confucius Temple closes on Mondays, so your guide will introduce the Drum Tower and Bell Tower instead.