Beijing Small-Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

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About this activity

Spend one remarkable day exploring two of Beijing’s greatest treasures: Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Start early with a 7:30 departure by comfortable 7-seater vehicle (max 6 passengers for the Great Wall transfer). After your Great Wall adventure, join a small shared group (no more than 20 guests) for a 2-hour guided tour inside the Forbidden City. After the Forbidden City tour wraps up, your guide will take the group by public bus to Tiananmen Square, which we have pre-booked for you to visit independently. This package includes hotel pick-up, all required entrance tickets and an English-speaking guide. Enjoy a smooth, well-paced day blending rugged ancient ramparts and imperial palace wonders.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Discover Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan for Great Wall visit
Included: Hotel pickup(For hotels within the 4th Ring Road of the Beijing City)
Included: Entrance Fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan down
Not included: Hotel drop off
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Mutianyu Great Wall

2 hours Admission included

Your professional guide and driver will pick you up directly from your downtown Beijing hotel. We will take a spacious and comfortable 7-seater car for the outbound trip, with a maximum of 6 guests only, ensuring a private, cozy and crowd-free riding experience. Enjoy the scenic urban views during the 1.5-hour drive to Mutianyu Great Wall.

Upon arriving at Mutianyu, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, your English guide will accompany you to the wall and share in-depth historical stories, architectural features and interesting facts about the Mutianyu Great Wall. After the guided sightseeing session, you will have ample independent free time to wander freely, take panoramic photos, capture stunning mountain and wall views, and relax at your own pace.

Important Note: Cable car and toboggan rides on Mutianyu Great Wall are optional recreational items, and all related fees are at the guest’s own expense.
The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

Gather on time after lunch(at your own cost), then transfer back to the city center to visit the Forbidden City, the world-famous imperial palace complex. We will join a shared group (maximum 20 guests) to start the in-depth palace tour.

During the 2-hour exclusive guided tour, your knowledgeable English guide will take you through the central axis and core landmark palaces of the Forbidden City, including Meridian Gate, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony, Hall of Preserving Harmony, and imperial living quarters. You will learn vivid royal history, ancient imperial rituals, unique traditional architectural craftsmanship, and little-known historical anecdotes behind every palace and corridor. The guide will also help you avoid crowded routes and reserve proper time for you to take photos and appreciate the grand imperial architecture.
Tian'anmen

one hour Admission included

After the Forbidden City tour ends, your guide will lead the entire group to take public bus to Tiananmen Square (visitation reservation arranged in advance for all guests). You can freely explore the world’s largest city square, admire the grand city architecture, take photos and feel the solemn and magnificent urban atmosphere of central Beijing at your leisure.

The whole one-day tour comes to an end at Tiananmen Square with no follow-up arrangements.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Youbo Member Selected Hotel
Sunflower Hotel
Yuanchang Hotel
Lauder Executive Apartment
Yuhui Hotel
Wancheng Huafu International Hotel
Xiudong Hostel
Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate)
Winners Classic Hotel Beijing
Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
Tianyou Hotel
Yahua Hotel

and 2,273 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Dress code is smart casual

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Tiananmen Square is not only a top tourist attraction but also a venue for major political events. In the event of closure due to such activities, the square visit will be skipped. As admission to Tiananmen Square is free of charge, no refund will be issued for this arrangement.
During peak travel seasons, the waiting time for security checks to enter Tiananmen Square can range from 1 to 3 hours. Given that our core itinerary focuses on the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, we will skip the square visit to avoid delays if long security queues are encountered. Since the square has no entrance fee, no refund applies for this adjustment.
We require the passport name and number of every participant. The passport provided must be the one you carry on the tour day, as it is mandatory for booking tickets to scenic spots.
Round-trip transfers are included for hotels located within Beijing's 3rd Ring Road. For guests staying outside this area, you may either make your own way to the designated meeting point or opt for a paid pick-up service arranged by our driver.