3-Hour Private Walking Tour including Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple

Beijing, China

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the spectacular temples of Beijing on this private walking tour. By opting for a private tour, you’ll have your guide’s undivided attention and will be able to ask questions along the way. Start your day with a hotel pickup before heading to Lama Temple. Conveniently all entrance fees are included, so you’ll bypass long visitor lines. A highlight of the tour is a Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple. You’ll also visit the Temple of Confucius, and Imperial College.

Unique opportunity to be part of a Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple
A walking tour takes you to places you couldn’t get to by car or bus
No getting lost—your guide will meet you at your hotel
Avoid long visitor lines—entrance tickets are included

What's Included

Local guide
Entrance fee

Food and drinks
Meal
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Departure Point: Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your centrally located Beijing hotel

Itinerary

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wudaoying Hutong

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.8

based on 6 reviews

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denise_k, Sep 2025

Our guide was great but there was no a monk blessing and that was what I was looking forward to seeing also no return transportation to hotel had hard time finding a taxi

Scam 180 dollars for 25 dollar tickets. No transport

Mitchell_C, Sep 2025

This tour is a scam. They charged 180 dollars for a cheap ticket. They provided no transportation. They provided nothing other than 25 dollar tickets to the activity. I have had my share of scams while I have been here. This is a big one

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Sir, I am so sorry for your experience. But it is not the truth. We never do scam. First, the tour you paid is USD140, not USD180. Second, this tour doesn't include transportation, which described very clear. But you didn't see it obviously. When our guide confirmed with you that you need to pay the taxi fee, you started scolding the tour guide, even tried to hit her. How come you said it is a scam, how come you can treat a girl like that? Sincerely,

Lama Temple - a must of spiritual and historical journey in Beijing

Felix_V, Aug 2025

The tour includes two musts of any trip to Beijing - the Lama Temple and the Confucius Temple. Our guide, Felix, was excellent, speaks very good English, and is a wealth of historical information which he is happy to share. He is very experienced and was able to take routes that avoided the crowds while giving still a very comprehensive experience. Adding to it that Felix is very funny and you have a very educational and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

Superb!

Ezann_K, Apr 2024

Lili was very knowledgeable and gave us the best recommendations for food and tea! Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Ezann, Thank you for your positive review. It is our pleasure to do the tour for you and we are glad you enjoyed the tour. Thanks a lot,

A morning rich in experiences

buscab2019, Oct 2019

Because they are nearby, we were able to visit not only the Lama Temple, but also the Confucius Institute and the Imperial College, and a nearby hutong as well. My guide managed it all calmly and professionally. I appreciated that she picked me up at my hotel and returned me there at the end and I was happy to pay the Didi taxi fares. It was a great way to spend my first morning in Beijing.