Private Beijing Great Wall Forbidden City Tiananmen Tour

5.0 (13 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Forbidden City — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Great Wall at Mutianyu — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See Beijing's three headline sights in one private day: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. This private itinerary is designed for travelers with limited time who want a guided culture and history day with private transport, pre-arranged admission, and hotel or eligible airport pickup handled in one booking. Your guide helps manage the route, timing, ticket checks, and background stories so you can focus on the experience rather than logistics. Lunch and Great Wall cable car, chairlift, or toboggan tickets are not included, giving travelers flexibility to choose meals and wall transport on site based on preference and operating conditions.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: BetterChinaTrip

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–7 years) · Adults (8–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: hotel pickup and drop-off available (limited to select hotels)
Included: Entrance fee for travel sites
Included: Private tour guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: Tips for guides and drivers are not included but appreciated
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Great Wall cable car, chairlift, or toboggan tickets

Itinerary

Tiananmen Square

30 min Admission included

Your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby in the morning, ready to embark on your exploration of Beijing. A comfortable, smoke-free vehicle with a skilled driver awaits to transport you.

The journey commences with a visit to Tian'anmen Square, renowned as the world's largest public square. Delve into the surrounding attractions, offering ample opportunities to capture remarkable photographs.

Continuing northward, you'll arrive at Tian'anmen Rostrum, where Mao's monumental portrait stands watch—a sight captured in countless photographs across the globe.
The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

After Tian'anmen Square, you will walk to your next stop, The Forbidden City, known as the "Palace Museum" in modern China, is an iconic cultural landmark situated in the heart of Beijing. Built during the Ming Dynasty in the early 15th century, it served as the imperial palace for over 500 years, housing Chinese emperors and their households. Enclosed within imposing walls and encompassing nearly 180 acres, the Forbidden City is the largest palace complex in the world. Its majestic architecture, intricate artwork, and expansive courtyards reflect the grandeur and opulence of ancient Chinese dynasties. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of China's rich history and imperial legacy, attracting millions of visitors from around the globe to marvel at its splendor and explore its treasures.
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

25 min

Step back in time with our knowledgeable guide as you journey through the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Explore key landmarks within the Forbidden City, including the Hall of Great Harmony, the largest wooden structure in China, where emperors conducted official ceremonies. Continue your exploration to the Hall of Central Harmony . Marvel at the grandeur of the Hall of Preserving Harmony, historically used for banquets and imperial examinations.
Palace of Heavenly Purity

15 min

Next, proceed to the Inner Court, the private residence of the Emperor and his family: Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Union, and Palace of Earthly Tranquility. Delve into captivating tales about the emperor, empresses, concubines, eunuchs, and their daily lives within the palace.
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

15 min

Conclude your Forbidden City tour with a visit to the Imperial Garden before departing through the north gate. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely lunch break before continuing to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.
Mutianyu Great Wall

2 hours Admission included

It will be around 1.5-2 hours drive to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, which was originally built during the Northern Qi Dynasty and restored in the early Ming Dynasty, offers a tranquil experience. Supervised by Xu Da, a founding general of the Ming Dynasty, its reconstruction stretched from Shanhaiguan to Mutianyu. Upon arrival, admire the magnificent structure and surrounding hills, facing north towards Mongolia. Your guide will lead you to the wall via cable car or chair lift for convenience. Spend 1-2 hours exploring various beacon and watch towers, learning intriguing facts about this remarkable feat of engineering. Descend either by cable car or fun toboggan. Conclude your journey with a transfer back to your hotel( about 1.5-2 hours drive) in Beijing or the airport.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Park Inn by Radisson Tongzhou Universal Resort
Zijingong Hotel
Tianxinghua Hotel
Tiandong'an Hotel
Dahongmen International Exhibition Center Hotel
7 Days Inn Beijing Sihui East Subway Station First Branch
China Great Hall Hotel
Orenda Teton Hotel
Yinshi Dieyuaner Hostel
Rui An Hotel
Beijing Qianmen Guanqi Hotel
7Days Premium Shenzhen Dalang Commercial Center Branch

and 21 more pickup points

Guide will hold a signage with your name on at hotel or airport arrival

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Standard Hotel Pickup Tour

Pickup included
PKX Airport Start

Tour starts from PKX airport: Your guide will meet you at the airport arrival with a signage your name on, then carry on the tours

Pickup included
PEK Airport Start

Tour Start from PEK airport: Your guide will wait for you at airport arrival with a signage your name on, you will carry on the tours

Pickup included