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Private Tour to Jingshan Park, Beihai Park, Prince Kung's mansion & Lama Temple (opens in a new tab)

6 h – 8 h

This private day tour take you to explore the 4 famous sites in Beijing City. Climb up the Jingshan hill to have a bird's eye view of the city. Stroll around the Beihai Park to enjoy the emperor's royal garden and get the breath from the lake. Visit a prince palce to listen the stories behind. Worship in the biggest lamasery temple in Beijing. All the entrance admission fees, local lunch, private air-conditioned car and English speaking tour guide service are included.

from$175

Beijing Beihai Park &Jingshan Park 5-hour Private Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 h

Our tour takes place in Beijing, you’ll explore 2 parks overflowing with bright blooms in Spring time, take in aisles of flowers. Beihai Park and Jingshan Park are both ancient royal gardens, now become the local parks, where local resident do morning exercise and tourists get what they want to see: history spots and scenery views. We provide the local guide, and we will arrange the taxi between the sights and your hotel.

from$79

Forbidden City Tickets+3-Hour Guided Tour (Language Options) (opens in a new tab)

3 3 h

Step into the Forbidden City not just as a visitor, but as a time traveler. This half-day tour combines ticketed entry with engaging storytelling that reveals the hidden lives of emperors, concubines, and courtiers. Perfect for curious travelers who want more than just photos—experience the history, culture, and secrets of Beijing’s most legendary site.

from$18

Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Ticket Booking (opens in a new tab)

3 3 h – 4 h

The Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace, being among Beijing’s most iconic attractions, experience significant visitor volumes during peak seasons and public holidays. As on-the-spot ticket availability is often limited and waiting times can be extensive, it is highly recommended to secure your tickets online in advance. With a pre-booked entrance ticket, you can bypass the long queues and enter seamlessly by presenting the QR code received upon confirmation of your booking.

from$7.80

Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City (opens in a new tab)

16 9 h – 10 h

If you have more than 10 hours here and don't want to waste time at the airport, this a great Choice. Enjoy priority access to the Great Wall and Forbidden City with a pre-booked ticket, learn about the ancient history, culture and traditions, have a nice local lunch. Pickup and drop-off according to your flight schedule at Beijing International Airport, lunch and entrance fees are inclusive.

from$208

The Best of Beijing Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

With a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Beijing is known for modern architecture as its ancient sites as the grand Forbidden City complex, the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and the history of Beijing from your charismatic guide. Do you know that Beijing has the ten best sections of the Great Wall of China? You will be surprised after knowing the hidden stories of the streets, buildings, and corners of Beijing. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. It is perfect for people visiting the city for the first time and who want to get the most out of it!

from$149

Private Tour: Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven with Peking Duck (opens in a new tab)

7 h

This private Beijing Highlight tour will take you to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, with all entrance fees included. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring the local famous Peking Roast Duck for an authentic Beijing culinary experience. Transportation will be by taxi, subway, or air-conditioned public bus.

from$150

Beijing Layover Tour to Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Hutong (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h

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 by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive

from$150

1-Day Emperor’s Tour in Bejing: Forbidden City, Beihai Park, Jingshan and Hutong (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Hit Beijing’s top attractions in just a day on this comprehensive private tour. Exploring with a guide, stroll around Tian’anmen Square and explore the world’s best-preserved imperial residence - Forbidden City; visit Beihai Park and admire the imperial architecture. At dusk, climb Jingshan and have a bird’s eye view of the Forbidden City. Then, stroll along Lotus Lane in the Back Lakes (Houhai) area, see its night-time bars and lake waters, and take in the historical Yandaixiejie Hutong and Nanluoguxiang Hutong. • Walk around Tiananmen Square and admire a variety of significant edifices • Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City • Enjoy different effects of mountain-water combinations in ancient Chinese architectures at Beihai Park • Lunch is included, with Vegetarian diet, Beijing Duck and Sichuan Cuisine are available • Explore Beijing like a local by public transportation

from$185

Private Garden Tour: The Summer Palace and Beijing Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)

2 5 h – 6 h

Escape the crowds with our Private Garden Tour of the Summer Palace & Beijing Botanical Garden — Beijing’s ultimate blend of imperial grandeur and natural serenity, tailored for discerning travelers. Explore the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former imperial retreat. Skip the tourist throngs as your private guide leads you to hidden lakeside pavilions, intricate stone bridges, and lush gardens where ancient trees tell royal tales. Every corner is a photo-perfect moment steeped in history. Then, unwind in the Beijing Botanical Garden, a urban oasis brimming with global flora — vibrant seasonal blooms, rare exotic plants, and towering ancient trees. No rushed itineraries, no crowded groups — just peaceful, immersive moments that turn trips into lifelong memories. Book now — your exclusive slice of Beijing’s beauty awaits.

from$148

Private Hutong Culture Tour with Dumpling Cooking Class plus Cricket Fighting Game (opens in a new tab)

5 6 h

Beijing Hutong has more than 700 years history. Since Mongolian brought the word "Hutong" to Beijing. The local people have lived in the Hutong for generations to generations. Hutong in Mogolian lungage is "water well", right now it means small alley. This tour will not only take you to explore some old temples in the Hutong, such as Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, and also, you will take the rickshow ride and climb up the Drum Tower. The highlight of the tour will be learning how to make dumplings, watching cricket fighting and eating the authentic local family food in the Hutong house.

from$188

Beijing One Day Tour of Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Half Day Private tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Pickup at your hotel (around 8:30am or 1:30pm), Enjoying the Great Wall Mutianyu section, transfer to your hotel. No shopping tour with private guide and van. Pick-up and drop-off hotel or personal address is supposed to be in the city. Brand of Van is the most popular kind in good condition. If for luxury brand like Bens, Audi, prices may vary accordingly. Tour itinerary can be customized to your needs.

from$279

Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour from Beijing (opens in a new tab)

4 4 h – 6 h

This all inclusive private tour will guide you to the famous Mutianyu Great Wall - one of seven wonders in the world. You will see the most beautiful view section of the wall. A tasty local lunch, entrance fee, round way cable car or slide-way tickets of Great, private English speaking tour guide driver, transfer service by an air-conditioned vehicle are all inclusive. Note: This tour also offer private transfer only service option.

from$70

Beijing Hutongs Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

27 2 h 15 min

Making a booking within your budget to secure your spot and learning the hutong history from your professional guide Find the guide who is holding a sign with name of "Roy Li"

from$40

Beijing: Private Guided Tour or Transfer to Cuandixia Village (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h

Choose from two exclusive private tour packages for the off-the-beaten-track Chuandixia Ancient Village: Package 1 offers hassle-free round-trip transportation directly to the village entrance; Package 2 includes a professional local guide to uncover the village’s hidden tales. A 400-year-old mountain gem in western Beijing, this well-preserved heritage spot features Ming and Qing Dynasty courtyard houses and served as a filming location for period dramas. The scenic drive via National Highway 109 treats you to the meandering Yongding River and vibrant seasonal foliage—your perfect escape from the city crowds to explore a lesser-known Beijing treasure.

from$72

Beijing Highlights Full Day Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 h – 8 h

Hit Beijing’s top attractions in just one day on this private door-to-door tour. Exploring with a guide, tour a China's ancient sacrificial building - Temple of Heaven, stroll on the ancient and famous Qianmen Street, pass by Tain’anmen Square and discover the world’s best-preserved imperial residence - Forbidden City. At dusk, climb Jingshan and have a bird’s eye view of the Forbidden City.

from$180

Mutianyu Great Wall Night Tour with English Speaking Driver (opens in a new tab)

4 5 h – 6 h

Mutianyu Great Wall is regarded the most beautiful section, which is famous for it's beautiful landscape all year around. Compare Badaling Great Wall, it is less touristy. Now you have the chance to see it at night(July 1st to August 31st). Visiting the Great Wall at night can avoid the crowds during the summer vacation and offers a unique experience when the light's on.

from$128

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