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Forbidden City and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

Beijing, China
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city's highlights on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace—and stroll through historic hutong alleys.
  • Experience Beijing in a more intimate way, with a private guide
  • See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace
  • Travel with a private guide with hotel pick up and drop off
  • Choice of transport available, with option to include lunch

What's Included

  • Excellent English Speaking Tour guide
  • Private Tour by Taxi/Subway (Please choose upon booking)
  • All Inclusive Tour ( Please choose upon booking)
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch (If the option is apply)
  • Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road ( If the option is apply)
  • IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Lunch (If the option is not selected)
  • Taxi fare at your own expenses Outside 4th Ring Road
  • Any other expenses that not listed as included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

1

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) (Pass By)

2

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

3

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Palace of Heavenly Purity

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

6

Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

7

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 10,000-20,000steps is involved (30floor)
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

An eventful day with the best guide and driver!

Kim_F, Jun 2025
Everything you could want! Nice, caring and knowledgeable guide, quick and easy entry at all activities. Good lunch in abundance! Good driver and nice car. Best of all! Thanks for a nice day!
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 16 days in advance.

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