Private Beijing Day Tour: Choice of Itinerary, Guide & Car

5.0 (18 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Explore the Forbidden City at a relaxed and thoughtful pace. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Focus on the most meaningful halls and stories, without rushing through every courtyard. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Unlike rushed group tours, this private Beijing experience is paced around your comfort. With a dedicated private vehicle and driver throughout the day, a private licensed guide, and flexible timing, you can spend more time where it matters and take breaks when needed. The itinerary focuses on Beijing’s key historic sights without trying to squeeze too much into one day.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: DragonTrail Service

Ages: Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Admission tickets for the listed itinerary
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Dedicated private air-conditioned vehicle + driver
Included: Private licensed English-speaking guide
Included: Fuel, tolls and parking

Not included

Not included: Lunch and other meals
Not included: Great Wall cable car, chairlift and toboggan tickets
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Palace Museum

2 min Admission included

Optional itinerary choice. Explore the Forbidden City’s principal halls and courtyards with your private guide. Your tour includes selected attractions rather than every place shown in this itinerary. We will arrange a practical route based on your selected option, opening hours and travel time.
Mutianyu Great Wall

2 hours Admission included

Optional itinerary choice. Visit one of Beijing’s best-preserved Great Wall sections and explore it with your private guide. Great Wall admission and the scenic-area shuttle are included. Cable car, chairlift and toboggan tickets are not included.
Summer Palace

one hour Admission included

Optional itinerary choice. Explore the imperial gardens, lakeside scenery, pavilions and historic buildings with your private guide. This attraction combines well with either the Forbidden City or Mutianyu Great Wall.
Temple of Heaven

1 min Admission included

Optional itinerary choice. Visit the principal ceremonial buildings and surrounding park with your private guide while learning how Ming and Qing emperors performed important rituals here.
Stop 5

45 min Admission included

Optional itinerary choice. Walk through the Shichahai and hutong area with your private guide to see traditional lanes, courtyard neighborhoods, lakeside scenery and local daily life.
Jingshan Park

30 min Admission included

Optional addition, usually combined with the Forbidden City. Walk to the central viewpoint for a panoramic view over the Forbidden City and Beijing’s historic central axis.
Tiananmen Square

30 min

Optional itinerary choice, normally combined with the Forbidden City. Walk through the square with your private guide and see its principal monuments. Entry is subject to reservation availability, security controls and temporary closures.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Youbo Member Selected Hotel
Yuanchang Hotel
Yuhui Hotel
Wancheng Huafu International Hotel
Xiudong Hostel
Orange Hotel Beijing Shangdi Anningzhuang
Yijia Hotel Apartment
Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate)
Wowo Ju Family Apartment
Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
Xin An International Hotel
Beijing Junya Garden Hotel

and 3,889 more pickup points

Complimentary pickup and drop-off are included for centrally located Beijing hotels. Your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel at the scheduled time. Airport pickup can be arranged for an additional fee.

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

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Mutianyu + Forbidden City

Beijing Icons in One Day: Private guided visits to the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall in one full day.

Private Guided Day Tour: A private tour exclusively for your group with a licensed English-speaking guide.

Duration: 10 hours: Includes hotel pickup, guided sightseeing, private transportation and hotel return.

Forbidden City and Mutianyu: Hotel, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall and return to your central Beijing hotel.

Private Vehicle by Group Size: Dedicated sedan, minivan or private coach according to the number of travelers.

Admission and Reservations: Includes Forbidden City and Mutianyu admission, scenic shuttle and advance reservations.

Pickup included
Custom Beijing Highlights

Choose Your Beijing Sights: Select a practical combination of Beijing attractions based on your interests and available time.

Private Guided Day Tour: A private tour exclusively for your group with a licensed English-speaking guide.

Duration: 9 hours: Your final route is arranged around opening hours, reservations and travel time.

Customized Beijing Route: Central hotel pickup, your agreed attractions and return to your central Beijing hotel.

Private Vehicle by Group Size: Dedicated sedan, minivan or private coach according to the number of travelers.

Standard Admission Included: Includes standard admission to up to two agreed attractions and advance reservations.

Pickup included
Forbidden City + Summer

Two Imperial Palaces: Private guided visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace.

Private Guided Day Tour: A private tour exclusively for your group with a licensed English-speaking guide.

Duration: 8 hours: Includes hotel pickup, guided sightseeing, private transportation and hotel return.

Forbidden City and Summer: Hotel, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and return to your hotel.

Private Vehicle by Group Size: Dedicated sedan, minivan or private coach according to the number of travelers.

Tickets and Reservations: Includes standard admission and advance reservations for the attractions in this option.

Pickup included
Mutianyu + Summer Palace

Great Wall and Summer Palace: Private guided visits to Mutianyu Great Wall and the imperial gardens of Summer Palace.

Private Guided Day Tour: A private tour exclusively for your group with a licensed English-speaking guide.

Duration: 9 hours: Includes hotel pickup, guided sightseeing, private transportation and hotel return.

Mutianyu and Summer Palace: Hotel, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace and return to your central Beijing hotel.

Private Vehicle by Group Size: Dedicated sedan, minivan or private coach according to the number of travelers.

Admission and Shuttle: Includes Mutianyu admission and shuttle, Summer Palace admission and advance reservations.

Pickup included
Forbidden City + Temple

Imperial Beijing Highlights: Private guided visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.

Private Guided Day Tour: A private tour exclusively for your group with a licensed English-speaking guide.

Duration: 8 hours: Includes hotel pickup, guided sightseeing, private transportation and hotel return.

Forbidden City and Temple: Hotel, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and return to your hotel.

Private Vehicle by Group Size: Dedicated sedan, minivan or private coach according to the number of travelers.

Tickets and Reservations: Includes standard admission and advance reservations for the attractions in this option.

Pickup included