CHINA
The best days out, booked and reviewed.
The 15 most popular beijing tours, with prices, durations and the platform you book through. The ones worth planning a day around, and what each actually gets you on the ground.
Guided Mutianyu Great Wall day trip from Beijing with skip-the-line entry, 4–5 hours on the Wall, live guide, tea breaks, and optional hikes.
Most Popular“It was very nice trip, interesting info received while on the bus, everything well explained and enough time to explore great wall on your own, highly recommended! And make sure to include lunch, worth it.”
Ticket-included guided tours of Beijing’s Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, led by licensed English guides, with optional Coal Hill views.
“John is very welcoming and knowledgeable, he is entertaining and kind.”
Guided Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City visits with reserved entry, multi-language guides, and group or private options to fit your pace.
“Song was a great guide and his Spanish skills were out of this worl. I totally recommend doing this your with him. Gracias Song!”
Private Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with pickup, lunch, and cable car/slide.
“It was a great trip. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and good. This was oir first time using Viator, and they didn’t disappoint”
Bus from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall with guided language support, entrance, internal shuttle, free time, and optional buffet upgrade.
“Very well organized, clean bus, tour guide offer plenty of information without giving the vibe of eating to upsell us; we enjoy the brief history talk in the bus, just the right amount of information; my kids end up getting the medals and my little one was wearing it for days afterwards; lots of free…”
Guided visit to Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City with reserved entry, a fast-access route, and optional Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace.
“We booked this tour very spontaneously the night before (around 9 pm), and were impressed with how quickly everything was confirmed. We were contacted right away via WhatsApp to finalize the details for the next morning. Our guide, Justin, was fantastic! He spoke excellent English, was incredibly knowledgeable, and took time to explain everything in…”
Prebooked small-group Forbidden City tour with a live guide’s Ming and Qing stories, plus optional Tiananmen Square or Jingshan views.
“This was a great tour but be aware there are long waiting lines to get into the sqare (upwards of 2 hrs) so stay hydrated and bring snacks!”
Register for Tiananmen Square with passport-only entry in Beijing, and get the option to buy Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate.
“China greatest country, Tiananmen square example of why”
Small-group Beijing day tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, with pickup, skip-line entry, lunch, and cable car.
“Had a day to be a tourist while on a January business trip to Beijing, and booked this full-day tour to see the sights. It did not disappoint! Helen was fantastic - on one of the coldest days of the year, she was cheerful and enthusiastic about thRead more”
Guided Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour with ticket help, English/Spanish guides, and a Royal Treasures Museum visit option.
“Everything was perfect. Our guide, mrs Snow, is amazingly competent and incredibly passionate. Plus she is super sweet. Strong recommend”
Beijing QR-code entry to the Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven, with flexible ticket options and easy access via multiple bus and subway gates.
“The summer palace is Just great. So many beautiful buildings and the lake by boat (not included in the entry ticket) is relaxing and very enjoyable. Really really Hot and humid in August”
Mubus takes you direct to Mutianyu Great Wall with entry, internal shuttles, and optional cable car. Easy day trip from Beijing.
“Clearly this is a bucket list item: we had high expectations and we are happy to report they were exceeded. Super service from all the staff at MUBUS from beginning to end: crystal clear instructions on what parts of the wall to walk to, from Mike our tour operator in the bus. We took both…”
Private Mutianyu Great Wall trip with an English driver, VIP fast pass, and flexible pickup. About 3 hours on the wall, plus round-trip transport.
“We had a great time visiting the Great Wall of China. Everything was well organized, the car was clean and comfortable, and our guide was very kind and helpful. It was especially nice that we arrived early — thanks to that we avoided the crowds and could really enjoy the experience in a calmer atmosphere.…”
Pre-book your Forbidden City Palace Museum entry with passport access near Tiananmen, skip ticket chaos, and choose guided upgrades for a smooth visit.
“Sofia was a great guide, she explained a lot and was very helpful getting tickets in the ticket gate. During autumn it gets a bit chilly, but other than that great experience. P”
Mutianyu Great Wall day tour from Beijing with English guide, tickets, lunch, direct entry, and 5 hours on the wall.
“The man the myth the legend Kevin! Such a good trip to the great Wall of china!”
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