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Top 15 1-Day Tours in Beijing

41 tours  ·  from $33

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 1-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch - Reaching Mutianyu from central Beijing
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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch

1.Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $185Our pick

You’ll visit Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one private, 8 to 9-hour day, with hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and cable car or chair lift plus toboggan included. Guides such as Kelly, Violet, and Pietro have been praised for clear explanations and smooth timing.

“We had an amazing trip with our guide. She was very knowledgeable with the areas and we got wonderful photos and memories to last! We enjoyed the tour so much we ended up booking a second day for the city afterwards. Would recommend again.”

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Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day - Tiananmen Square adds political context
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Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day

2.Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $75

You get an eight-hour private Beijing guide and the freedom to set the agenda. Choose the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, temples, hutongs, pandas, or the Great Wall. Guides such as William and Cora Lin have helped guests use the subway, taxis, and local restaurants, but transport, food, and many entrance fees may cost extra.

“Tour guide was very respectful, knowledgeable, flexible, and patient. He did take me to the places I wanted to visit and recommended additional places for shopping and gifts. Some of the shops were pushed a little but I only did what I really wanted to do and spent time where I wanted to go. I always knew were my guide was and felt safe traveling alone as a female. I highly recommend the to add the car ad driver to have more time or more places to visit. The price for it was very reasonable. I highly recommend this over the rigid tour because it gives so much more to…”

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Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs - A private guide changes the pace
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Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs

3.Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $176

Spend about nine hours with a private guide and vehicle visiting Mutianyu Great Wall and one Ming Tombs site. Guides such as Coco, Kelly, Lina, and Rita have led the route. Lunch, hotel pickup, drop-off, and entrance fees are included, but cable car and toboggan tickets cost extra.

“The high lite of this tour was definitely the Great Wall and the tour guide- Coco. She was knowledgeable and went above and beyond - even getting us tickets to an acrobatic show the next day.Compared to other tours we took- she was engaged and interested.”

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Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq. - Three hours inside the Forbidden City
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Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq.

4.Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $99

You’ll spend a full day with a private English-speaking guide and chauffeur, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan service are included. Guide Jerry has earned praise for his lively explanations.

“Jerry our guide was very enthusiastic despite the bad weather. He taught us a lot about the whole history of Beijing. The Chinese architecture is fascinating. A good guide is a must have if you really want to enjoy the tour. At the end of the day, a great tour to have an overall look of what Beijing has to offer!”

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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour - 8:00 AM departure from Dongzhong Street
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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

5.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from central Beijing to Huanghuacheng Great Wall for a boat ride, lake views, and a flexible hike along one of China’s most unusual wall sections. English-speaking guides such as Cici, Shannon, Joy, and Rachel help with history, directions, photos, and optional rafting, kayaking, and scenic rides.

“I had an amazing trip to the Great Wall with my guide, Cici. She explained the history in detail and made everything easy to understand, which helped me truly appreciate the experience. Cici was very friendly, ensured I felt comfortable, and even gave me helpful advice on how to spend the rest of my days in China. The scenery was breathtaking, with stunning views of both the Wall and the lake. I also appreciated the variety of activities suggested—Cici helped me choose ones I really enjoyed, like rafting and kayaking. I highly recommend her if you want a trip that’s both insightful and enjoyable!”

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Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour - Getting Oriented at the Great Wall
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Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

6.Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $61

Travel from central Beijing to Jinshanling in a small group of up to 15 people. After a 2 to 2.5-hour coach ride, you get three hours to hike independently from Brick Crenel toward East Five Window Tower. Transport, admission, shuttle buses, and bottled water are included. Cable cars and food cost extra.

“Everything ok, perfect sunny day, less people up, guide Tony very well, but the meal not: fast Chinese food.”

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Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver - A private car changes the shape of the day
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Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

7.Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $135

Start from your Beijing hotel and ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Jinshanling. Hike for 3 to 4 hours toward Simatai West, passing more than 15 watchtowers. Drivers such as Andrew, Peter, David, and Jimmy have helped with tickets, timing, meals, and practical details.

“Mr.Andrew from Leo’s Private Tour was a fantastic host for our trip to Jinshanling Great Wall. He was punctual and friendly, with a beautiful car that was clean and comfortable with reclining seats - perfect for a nap after a very early wakRead more”

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Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train - Starting at Beijing South Railway Station
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Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

8.Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $229

Take a private 10-hour trip from Beijing to Tianjin with a guide such as Lily, Kris, or Maggie. Ride first class or business class, visit Jingyuan, Five Great Avenues, the Porcelain House, Ancient Culture Street, and the riverside, with lunch, tickets, and central hotel transfers included.

“A great contrast to Beijing, a very lively and modern city with great architecture and unique collections like the Porcelain House. The train ride was terrific and Maggie a competent, entertaining, very well organised guide and conversation partner!”

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Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day - Huanghuacheng: the quieter and rougher first stop
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Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day

9.Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $207

You’ll visit Huanghuacheng with an English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide, then eat trout lunch and explore Mutianyu. Private hotel transfers, tickets, bottled water, and Mutianyu’s chairlift and toboggan are included. Guides such as Molly and Herbie also help with photos and local history.

“Our guide Molly and driver picked us up from the hotel in the morning as arranged. It was a comfortable luxury vehicle that made the longer trip to the Great Wall more enjoyable. Our driver, Zhang was great, driving very smoothly and confiRead more”

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MuTianYu Great Wall and Forbidden City Day Trip by Licensed Cab - The drive to Mutianyu and the first big view
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MuTianYu Great Wall and Forbidden City Day Trip by Licensed Cab

10.MuTianYu Great Wall and Forbidden City Day Trip by Licensed Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

You’ll travel by private VW Passat or Buick GL8 with a licensed driver to Mutianyu and the Forbidden City. Expect 8 to 9 hours, 2 to 3 hours on the wall, about 2 hours in the palace complex, ticket help, hotel, airport, or station pickup, and no formal guide.

“I had an amazing one-day travel experience led by Nicholas. His creative and elastic travel plan utilized every moment of our tranist time efficiently. He expertly guided us in choosing fantastic restaurants and shops. Overall, a memorable and well-organized adventure. Highly recommended!”

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Beijing Universal studios 1 day private tour (opt) - Arriving with a ticket or hotel transfer
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Beijing Universal studios 1 day private tour (opt)

11.Beijing Universal studios 1 day private tour (opt)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $33Best value

Spend a full day at Universal Studios Beijing with admission to seven movie-themed lands, including Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Minion Land, and WaterWorld. Choose a ticket-only visit or add one-way or round-trip hotel transport within Beijing’s 5th Ring Road. Bring your passport and use the English app for wait times.

“Det er en virkelig fed forlystelsespark den er forholdsvis ny det kan man godt fornemme på forlystelserne der er lavet med store skærme og det er ikke større end man godt kan nå det på én dag hvis man kun prøver tingene en gang alt afhængig af hvor mange gæster der ellers er vi var der sidste søndag i september.”

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Jinshanling Great Wall Day Trip: Transfer or Guided Service - Arriving at Jinshanling and starting the walk
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Jinshanling Great Wall Day Trip: Transfer or Guided Service

12.Jinshanling Great Wall Day Trip: Transfer or Guided Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $88

Choose a private transfer or add a guide for a Jinshanling hike, with pickup inside Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. Drivers such as Chen Qinhe and Gao Dapeng provide hotel-to-wall service, translation help, tickets, water, and snacks. Add Simatai and Gubei Water Town for sunset and night views.

“Great driver, super safe , friendly and professional. I just wanted to explore Jinshanling part of the Great Wall on my own . This was a perfect tour for me . The driver is there to pick you up , take you to the Great Wall and take you back to your hRead more”

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Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing - Beijing South to Tianjin by bullet train
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Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing

13.Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $224

Travel from Beijing to Tianjin by second-class bullet train with a private guide such as Maggie, Hellen, or Lisa. Visit the Porcelain House, Five Great Avenues, Tianjin Eye, and Ancient Culture Street, with lunch, tickets, hotel transfers, and Tianjin transport included.

“My tour guide Maggie and I had a great trip to Tianjin on the bullet train. Always wanted to try the train. We saw many areas of the city, the ceramic house, Tianjin Eye of Tianjin Ferris wheel, a great lunch and great conversation. Thanks Maggie for making my trip so memorable.”

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All-inclusive Private Day Trip: Hutongs, Lama Temple & Panda House with Lunch - Olympic Park and the Bird’s Nest
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All-inclusive Private Day Trip: Hutongs, Lama Temple & Panda House with Lunch

14.All-inclusive Private Day Trip: Hutongs, Lama Temple & Panda House with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $125

Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Linda, visiting Beijing’s Panda House, Olympic Park, Lama Temple, old hutongs, and Jingshan Hill. Your day includes private transport, lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and a rickshaw ride, with time to see pandas at breakfast.

“I had a lovely day exploring Beijing with Linda. Visiting the pandas was a highlight and Linda made sure we arrived early to see them when they were active. There was no problem accommodating my dietary requirements. Our driver Fang was excellent in navigating the city.”

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Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour - Your private car from Beijing
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Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour

15.Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $114

Travel 160 km from Beijing to Jinshanling in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver handles the road, tolls, parking, and transfers while you hike from the main gate toward the east gate or return the way you came. John Woo, Mr. Zhou, or Joe may be your driver.

“A very good travel experience, Mr. Zhou, the driver, is proficient in driving and fluent in English. I look forward to choosing this agent's service again when I travel to China next time”

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