Top Northern China Private Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Covering Beijing's most popular highlights on your own can feel daunting, especially with busy ticket lines and crowded public transport. Save yourself hours of time and energy with an efficient, full-day tour that takes you directly to the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven. And, as a private tour, there's no need to rush—you set the pace.

Discover the top highlights of Beijing with ease in one day on this private tour that includes the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Go a private car and drive and explore on your own, or opt for guide for a more enriching experience. Includes entrance fees and hotel transfers.

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.

See the spectacular sights of Beijing according to a personalized itinerary on this full-day private tour of the city. Accompanied by a private and knowledgeable guide, tailor your tour according to which landmarks interest you most; perhaps see the ancient mystery of the Forbidden City; venture to the iconic Greet Wall; or admire the exquisite exterior of the Lama Temple. Follow your guide around the narrow alleys and ambient streets of the city to purchase special souvenirs, or sample some sumptuous street food in bustling markets.

This jam-packed, 2-day private tour of Beijing’s top sights picks you up from your hotel each morning to discover China’s history-filled capital with a private guide. Tick off all the city’s highlights, from the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square to a rickshaw tour of a traditional hutong. There’s even time to venture out to the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Enjoy all the flexibility of independent travel but none of the language hassles on this 100% customizable private day tour. Pick three or four sights to visit over the day then explore at your own pace with a private guide on hand. Choose between a guide-only package, which starts from your hotel, or a package with door-to-door private transport: in both, entrance fees are at your own expense.

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

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.

Visiting Beijing’s top sights independently can mean long ticket lines and crowded transportation. This full-day private tour streamlines the experience by combining the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and the Summer Palace into one efficient route. With private transfers included, move efficiently between landmarks and focus on sightseeing instead of logistics.

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.

Spend two days exploring the top attractions in Beijing on this tour. During the first day, visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, plus enjoy a lunch of Peking duck. On the second day, travel to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall then take a rickshaw ride through the Hutong area of Beijing.

The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s most iconic attractions, but many parts of the ancient barricade are packed with tourists. During this rugged outdoor sightseeing adventure, you’ll escape the crowds at the under-the-radar Jingshanling section. Discover untrodden terrains with a picturesque hike through the rolling countryside, with free time to photograph the ruins of stone towers. Private round-trip transportation from Beijing and a tasty Chinese lunch are included.

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, leaving you free to hike at your will.

If you like to explore independently but would rather not negotiate Chinese-language public transport, book this private transport-only tour to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace. Your private driver will collect you from your hotel lobby, escort you to the Great Wall, transfer you to the Summer Palace, and bring you back to your hotel.

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.

Visit two of Beijing’s top imperial palaces on this private half-day tour. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace with its idyllic gardens, stroll around the picturesque parks and gardens of the Old Summer Palace, then enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off within the 4th ring road is included.

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.