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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.

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.

Travel at your own pace without worrying about getting lost on this private transport package. Visit the Mutianyu stretch of the Great Wall, one of the world’s true wonders, at a time and a speed that suits you. Besides a dedicated private driver, enjoy water, snacks, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi as you journey.

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.

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.

Enjoy two essential Beijing experiences one day with ease on this private day tour. First, visit the Mutianyu or Badaling section of the Great Wall of China, admiring watchtowers and scenic landscapes. After a Chinese lunch, see the giant pandas at Beijing Panda House, avoiding the need to visit Chengdu. With round-trip transit included, exploring these sights is hassle-free.

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.

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.

Discover Beijing through our private tours with excellent guides.All entrance fees are included in the tour price.Travel cheap public transport instead of an expensive private car.Enjoy 4 hours time to see the top Beijing city attractions.The Tiananmen Square,The Forbidden City

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

The soul of Beijing lies in its hutong, a web of narrow alleyways and single-story courtyard houses. Get a perspective that’s impossible to achieve independently on this private walking tour, which includes a meet-and-greet with a local family in their home. Along the way, visit the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Nanluoguxiang, Yandai Xie Street, and Shichahai: your private guide will accompany you to and from your hotel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.