Beijing · TOURS

The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Beijing

216 tours  ·  from $5

Everything with a guide, a driver or a reserved ticket attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - Meeting in Beijing and riding to Mutianyu
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From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

1.Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,216 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $19Our pick

Take a direct Mubus coach from Beijing to Mutianyu for 4 to 5 hours on the Great Wall. Choose free exploration, a 30-minute architecture talk, a strenuous 5-kilometer hike, lunch, or an overnight villa stay. Guides include Jily, Helly, Amelia, John, Mike, and Jessica.

“We had an absolutely wonderful day today with perfect weather! We visited two of Beijing’s most iconic attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace. Our tour guide Amelia was incredibly professional and passionate. She shared detailed historical stories and made the whole trip enjoyable and informative. The Mutianyu Great Wall was breathtakingly spectacular—far more impressive than we imagined. The cable car ride up and the thrilling slide down were such fun experiences that we highly recommend. The Summer Palace was equally beautiful, with stunning lakes, pavilions, and traditional Chinese architecture. Every corner felt like a painting. Amelia took great care of our group, kept u...”

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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

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

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

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

3.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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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Entering the Forbidden City through the imperial gates
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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

4.All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,873 reviews · from $128Top rated

Spend 9 to 11 hours with a private guide such as Lucy, Wendy, Bobo, or Jerry, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Hotel pickup, lunch, admission, bottled water, transport, and a cable car or chairlift and toboggan option are included.

“Bobo cao was an amazing guide, she made everything fun for us, she made the experience one to always remember Thanks so much to her for making my day fulfilled”

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - What happens on the bus
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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

5.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20

Ride a direct MuBus coach from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu, hear a short briefing in English, Spanish, or Russian, then explore the Wall independently for about five hours. Guides such as Kevin, Mike, Taka, and Helly are praised for clear directions. Add a buffet lunch, cable car, toboggan, or a 5-kilometer hike.

“Mike id wonderful person. He shared all the stories behind Great wall and clearly explained us in which way trek. He was constantly had touch through whatsapp during the trek to make sure we are safe. A friendly person. The experience with Mubus was nice. They provided good buffet lunch and their office was spacious to take rest”

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - Meeting up and getting through security
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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

6.4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $15

Meet your guide in central Beijing for a 3 to 4-hour small-group walk through the Forbidden City. Hear Ming and Qing stories from guides such as Jimmy, Maria, Miko, and Sophie, then choose Tiananmen Square or Jingshan Park. Bring your actual passport and expect strict security checks.

“It's helpful to get smaller queues as a group and nice to be told the history as we go through the main buildings of such a huge place. Very well organised, well done, Maria.”

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Starting at 7:00 am with hotel pickup
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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

7.Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,634 reviews · from $99

Start with 7:00 am hotel pickup inside Beijing’s Third Ring Road, then visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. A guide such as Helen or Rocky may lead the group. The $99 price includes tickets, lunch, water, transport, and cable car or chairlift access.

“If you are fortunate enough to have Rocky as your guide, you will have a great day. Rocky is kind, thoughtful, very organized, flexible and all the usual attributes you expect of a top class guide. He even took photos and provides them for everyone. A first rate experience.”

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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours - Meeting at the Bank of China Donganmen Branch
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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

8.Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,288 reviews · from $4

Meet near the Bank of China Donganmen Branch for a guided visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Choose English or Spanish, a small group of 15 to 20, ticket-only entry, or a private tour with flexible timing and optional Royal Treasures Museum access.

“We had a great time with our tour guide Linda! The tour was very interesting 👍”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - Reaching the Mutianyu entrance
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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

9.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,272 reviews · from $20

Take Mubus from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu with an English, Spanish, or Russian-speaking guide, then explore independently for 4 to 5 hours. Entry and internal shuttle rides are included. Optional cable car, toboggan, buffet lunch, and a 5-kilometer route let you shape the day to suit your energy and budget.

“Mike was a funny and friendly guide. Great wall is a must for Beijing visitors. Recommend a Mubus to others.”

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Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants - Starting at the hutong edge
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Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

10.Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · from $80

Follow an English-speaking guide through Beijing’s old hutong lanes for four generous food stops, including hotpot, spring pancakes and noodles in a 100-year-old family home. Groups of 12 or fewer share local beer and soda, then finish with a pint at a neighborhood brewery.

“This was a great way of getting familiar with the Beijing night life and food spots! The guide was very informative and very engaging!”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour - Meeting at Hepingxiqiao and getting north
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

11.Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,004 reviews · from $29

You’ll visit Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace by air-conditioned bus, with guide support from staff such as Yoyo, Lee, Amy, or Jackie. Expect four hours at the Wall, three hours in the royal gardens, optional cable-car, toboggan, and boat rides, plus an Olympic Park finish.

“The Forbidden City is a must-see in Beijing. Our guide, Andy, was well-organized and gave us a great overview of the history, along with some interesting anecdotes about the palace. He was also really accommodating. I’d recommend this tour if you’re looking for a well-guided and smooth experience !”

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Beijing: Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square Waking Tour - Crossing into the Forbidden City
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Beijing: Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square Waking Tour

12.Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square Waking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,002 reviews · 8 hours · from $2Best value

You’ll visit Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and, on selected options, the Temple of Heaven with a shared English-speaking guide such as Huang or Alice. Expect identity checks, long walks, palace courtyards, imperial stories, and ticket planning. Choose carefully, since duration and inclusions vary by option.

“Huang was the best guide possible. Amazing person and worth every penny”

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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

13.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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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour - Picking the right ticket: basic, complete, or boat
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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

14.Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 810 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $12

Choose a self-guided Summer Palace ticket, a 30 to 40 minute boat ride from Ziyu Bay, or a guided day combining Beijing sights. English-speaking guides such as Yan, Joy, Gary, and Lisa add history, transport help, and practical local tips.

“Leo was such a great guide. Really went into the history and details and was so lovely and accommodating. Sharing day to day life stories and history of Beijing. When we come back we will definitely wanting a tour with him again. Also a good photographer! Thank you Leo for such a great experience.”

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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing - The Ming Tombs add imperial scale, but keep expectations measured
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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

15.Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 731 reviews · from $87

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide at Badaling and Chang Ling Ming Tomb, with hotel pickup, transport, admission, and a Chinese lunch included. Guides such as Jenny, Lisa, Michael Shi, Mary, and Lee are praised for clear history and practical help. Expect jade and tea shopping stops.

“We chose this area to see the wall because it was less crowded and there were fewer tourist attractions. It was beautiful. The guide was very informative. We also went to see the tomb which was nice, but this is not a necessary thing to add. They took us to a large jade store that is connected to a large restaurant where we had lunch. I do not recommend buying from this store as the prices were high. The lunch was average. They took us to a nice tea shop for a demonstration and to purchase tea. The demonstration was good, and the tea was also good.”

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Beijing, end to end

Pick a stretch of wall, a courtyard or a table.

The wall

MutianyuBadalingJinshanlingJiankou & HuanghuachengSimatai

On the axis

Forbidden CityTiananmen SquareTemple of HeavenSummer PalaceMing Tombs

Table and stage

Peking DuckCooking ClassesTea & CalligraphyImperial BanquetsAcrobatics & Kung Fu

In the lanes

HutongsSidecarsBike RidesWalksAfter Dark