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The 15 Private Tours in Beijing That Earn Their Price

145 tours  ·  from $5

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Meeting points and start times
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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

1.Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,974 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $4Our pick

Choose a 3 to 8 hour group or private visit with guides such as Mina, Miko, Maria, or Jay. See Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then add Coal Hill Park, palace museums, or a hutong lunch. Tickets are arranged, but strict security and long queues require careful timing.

“Our guide Susan spoke perfect English and had a fantastic knowledge of Chinese history. It was exactly why we booked private tour. There is no way we could navigate through tiananmen square so quick by ourselves. Lots of different queues in different places. Susan was absolutely incredible.”

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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour - Crossing Tiananmen Square Under Tight Security
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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

2.T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,446 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $17

Walk across Tiananmen Square and through the Forbidden City with a guide such as Tony, Michael, Gary, or Song, depending on availability. Choose a 3-hour Forbidden City visit, a 4-hour square and palace tour, or extend your day to the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Great Wall, or a dumpling class.

“I had an amazing experience visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing. The tour was absolutely fantastic, and a big part of that was thanks to Song, our guide. He is truly passionate about the Forbidden City, and you can really feel how much he loves its history and culture. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Song as your guide!”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver - The 1.5-hour ride from Beijing
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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

3.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $84Top rated

Travel privately from Beijing to Mutianyu with an English-speaking driver such as Peter, Jack, Shane, or Naomi. Your driver handles entrance tickets and the shuttle bus, then gives you about three hours to explore. Early departures help you reach the wall before the crowds.

“Dave the guy who picked us up was great. On time, and nice drive to the wall. Very helpful in answering questions and getting us through all the ticketing and everything. Very friendly guy and would definitely recommend him. He has a good sense of humour which was also good. Highly recommend. Five stars.”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Arriving at the Mutianyu entrance
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver

4.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 927 reviews · from $78

Travel by private car from Beijing to Mutianyu with an English-speaking driver such as Kevin, Ken, Wu, or Matthew. Spend several hours walking the Wall at your own pace, use the shuttle bus and entrance ticket included, and add a cable car or toboggan ride for extra cost.

“Mr Wu was great. Friendly & informative & flexible to meet individual plans. Safe, comfortable drive to The Great Wall. Thank you”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Arriving at the Mutianyu entrance
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

5.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $92

Travel from Beijing to the quieter Mutianyu section with a private, basic-English-speaking driver. Choose an early start, ride the cable car or toboggan at your own cost, then hike independently for about three hours. Drivers such as Peter, Ken, Ruby, and Jack often help with tickets, routes, and family photos.

“Our driver arrived ontime, was very friendly and drove us directly to the wall. She assisted us with buying tickets and walked us right up to where we got to go. She made this experience so much better and easier thsn I thought it would of been. Thank you Lillian!”

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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options - What makes Mutianyu different from a city monument
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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

6.Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · from $124

Spend 8 to 9 hours at two of Beijing’s finest sights. Ride up to Mutianyu by cable car or ski lift, hike the Wall at your pace, then explore the Summer Palace with a guide such as Lucy, Sherry, Aurora, or Cindy. Hotel pickup, lunch, tickets, and private transport are included.

“We had an excellent time. Aurora and Li were so friendly and accommodating. Mr Li prepared some snacks for us too. He drove safe and we felt so comfortable. Aurora has given us much knowledge about Beijing, the Great Wall and China iRead more”

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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options - Entering through the Meridian Gate
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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

7.Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · from $75

Spend four to six hours with a private Beijing guide such as Lily, Cindy, Jason, or Moko, visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Choose a walking tour or a longer option with transport, the Temple of Heaven, hutong food, or other city sights.

“Cindy was a phenomenal tour guide. Her English was very good and she was very passionate about the Forbidden city and Beijing history. She was great at letting us know all the best tips to make sure we had a great trip and even guided us in a few other stops in Beijing she thought we would be interested in. She did not rush our tour and we felt we got a good handle on the Forbidden City. She also helped us figure out how to navigate China better as tourists and was very kind in making sure we were doing ok in our travels through China even after our…”

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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options - Arriving at the Mutianyu entrance
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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

8.Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 588 reviews · from $130

Spend about nine hours visiting Mutianyu with private Beijing pickup, an English-speaking guide, wall access, buffet lunch, tea, snacks, beer, and water. You can choose options with a cable car or toboggan, while guide service varies by booking choice. Guides may include Michael, Mike, Jackie, or Jily.

“Excellent tour with our guide Michael! He was attentive throughout the tour, gave a good amount of information regarding the sites, and consistently reminded us what we were about to do, and what the time constraints were. We reRead more”

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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down - The Drive From Beijing to the Wall
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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down

9.Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $108

You’ll visit Mutianyu with a private guide such as Lucy, Jerry, Maggie, or Bobo, ride a chairlift or cable car to the wall, walk between watchtowers, and return by toboggan when conditions allow. Door-to-door transfers, entry, water, and ticket help are included.

“This trip is very worthwhile, had a very good guide named Jerry. Made it very easy to navigate our way onto the wall with no hassles of queuing and waiting for tickets.”

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Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour - The Forbidden City: Beijing’s essential imperial visit
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Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour

10.Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · from $330

See Beijing’s essential sights with a private English-speaking guide such as Nancy, Jenny, Nico, or Iris, plus a driver, tickets, two lunches, and Great Wall cable-car or chairlift access. The schedule covers Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, hutongs, Mutianyu, and Summer Palace.

“Our experience in Beijing was greatly enhanced by the exceptional service of our tour guide, Peter. His expertise and knowledge of the sites we visited were truly remarkable. Additionally, the local restaurants he recommended for lunch were authentic and flavorful. We are immensely grateful for Peter's guidance and are fortunate to have had him as our guide during our stay in Beijing.”

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Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options - The early ride north to Mutianyu
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Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options

11.Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 423 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $131

Start early with an English-speaking guide such as Lily, Cindy, or Sherry, then ride to Mutianyu for wall views and a cable car or toboggan descent. After lunch, explore the Summer Palace and hear stories of Empress Dowager Cixi. Choose a small group of up to eight or a private car and flexible pace.

“I loved it. Everthing was Amazing. Thank my guide Cindy, she was an excellent guide and person. We supported to me and explained very nice regard Chinesse culture.”

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Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour - Day one begins beneath Mao’s portrait
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Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour

12.Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $369

You’ll explore Beijing’s key sights in a private air-conditioned car with an English, Spanish, Russian, or German-speaking guide. Expect palace history, Peking duck, the less crowded Mutianyu Great Wall, cable car or chairlift access, and a rickshaw ride through the hutongs. Guides such as Cathy, Lisa, Erica, and Alice are frequently assigned.

“Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful experience in Beijing! Both tours were smooth, well-planned, and filled with unforgettable moments. We’re truly grateful that you showed us your beautiful city and shared its rich history and culture with us. A special thank you to our guides Alice Ji  She absolutely is  fantastic! Their knowledge, warmth, and professionalism made everything even more enjoyable. And please also extend our appreciation to the drivers – they were excellent throughout. The food is very tasty very delicious very tasty and a lot , very nice .Thank you We would be happy to recommend your services to others, and if we ever return…”

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Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights - Tiananmen Square: a formal beginning
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Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

13.Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $90

Spend four to six hours with a private guide at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then add the Temple of Heaven if you choose. Guides such as Peter, Jenny, Michael, May, and Sonia are praised for clear history, flexible pacing, and local food tips. Expect long walks and strict passport checks.

“We can highly recommend our guide Jenny for a super well organised tour. She was wonderfully informative and took our needs in to care. Jenny has great local knowledge and you will be in good hands. A big thank you.”

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Beijing:Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Private Tour - Tiananmen Square: scale, symbolism, and a slow security entrance
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Beijing:Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Private Tour

14.Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 390 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $13

Meet a private guide such as Alice, Jessica, Rita, or Simon at your hotel, then use public transport to reach Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Expect about four hours for the core tour, with options to add the Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace. Passport details are required for tickets.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Amy Lu. She was very formed and her English was excellent. Great history for us to learn. Fantastic.”

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Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour - Lunch is simple, local, and more useful than it sounds
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Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

15.Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $160

Travel from Beijing with a private guide such as Adele or Leo to hike two contrasting Great Wall sections. Gubeikou offers rugged, unrestored ruins, while Jinshanling brings restored towers and sunset views. Expect flexible walking of 5 to 10 kilometers, lunch, hotel pickup, and a long day away from the crowds.

“What an incredible way to see the famed Great Wall of China. While most choose to visit the parts of the wall closest to the city, this tour takes you 2.5 hours north to a remote and astonishingly breathtaking section of the wall. It was otherworldly as we meandered the wall almost completely alone except for our incredible guide Liu. Do not hesitate to choose this tour. You will mot regret it.”

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