Beijing Private Tour: Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall

Beijing, China
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Duration9h - 11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Beijing Highlights and Great Wall in One Day
Experience three of Beijing’s most iconic sights in one private day tour: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Private Tour Experience
Enjoy the comfort and privacy of a private tour with a carefully planned itinerary covering Beijing’s historic city center and the Great Wall.

English-Speaking Driver-Guide
Travel with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide who provides private transportation, sightseeing assistance, and commentary throughout the tour.

Private Transportation
Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included for hotels within Beijing’s Fifth Ring Road.

Forbidden City and Great Wall Highlights
Discover Beijing’s imperial history at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then visit the scenic Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.

What's included

  • Forbidden City entrance ticket and headset are included in the tour price.
  • Private English-speaking driver-guide
  • Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket and round-trip shuttle bus are included in the tour price.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full-day tour.
  • Bottled water is provided for each traveler.
  • Gratuities are optional and at the traveler’s discretion.
  • Meals are not included. Your driver-guide can recommend local restaurants based on your preferences.
  • Mutianyu cable car, chairlift, and toboggan
  • Airport and railway station transfers

What to expect

  1. Tiananmen Square
    40m
    Explore Tiananmen Square and see major landmarks such as the Great Hall of the People and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall from the square. Your private guide will introduce the history and significance of this iconic area.
  2. The Palace Museum
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of China’s Ming and Qing dynasties. Walk through grand courtyards and historic halls while your private guide shares stories of emperors, court life, architecture, and imperial traditions. The visit also includes highlights such as the Imperial Garden, depending on the route and opening conditions.
  3. Mutianyu Great Wall
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and enjoy panoramic views as you walk along its historic watchtowers and mountain ridges. Your private guide will share the history of the Great Wall and help you make the most of your visit. The Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket is included in the tour price.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels located within Beijing’s Fifth Ring Road. Please provide your hotel name and address after booking. Your English-speaking driver-guide will contact you before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time and location. Airport and railway station transfers are not included.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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