All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Overview
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This day highlight tour will show you 3 most popular and must see attractions in Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(Note: If your travel date falls on a Monday (when the Forbidden City is closed), we will visit the Lama Temple as an alternative instead. Known as the “Mini Forbidden City”, it is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in China.) and Mutianyu Great Wall. air-conditioning car transfer, entrance fee, round way cable car or toboggan tickets on the Great Wall and lunch are inclusive. Come and enjoy this wonderful day trip to get to know some interesting stories about this amazing city.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple and the Great Wall instead.
Passport name, number is required at time of booking for all participants, Please make sure to carry the same valid ID document throughout your trip, otherwise you may be denied entry to the scenic spots.
Please note that Chinese nationals including visitors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must book tickets 7 days in advance for the Forbidden City. We cannot accept any bookings made within 7 days of the visit date.
Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site.
Toboggan unavailable for guests over 60, pregnant women and children under 3, as well as in bad weather or long queues. Round-trip chairlift/cable car available instead.
Please book carefully if you have a train, flight or other arrangements in the evening. The tour may be delayed due to various reasons.
This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square
In the morning, your tour guide and private car with driver will come to meet you at your hotel lobby. The first place you will visit the Tiananmen Square which is the biggest city center square in the world. Moreover, along famous Chang'an Street, you will see The Great Hall of People, and The National Museum (used to be named Chinese history and revolution museum). In additional, the center of the square is the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum.
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)
Passby
Options
Mini-Group your hotel pickup
Group of approximately 8 guest: Include: Your downtown Hotel pickup & Drop-off, Tickets, Lunch, Guide, Driver, Round trip Great Wall cable car Duration: 11 hours: The tour duration may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions. Pickup time: 7:00am–7:30 am (based on your hotel). Premium Mini Group Tour: At a better price, with a friendly group where you can meet fellow travelers. Important Notice: Please book carefully if you have a train, flight or other arrangements in the evening. Pickup included
Group meeting at Grand Hotel
Around 12 people: No need to provide us with your hotel details. We do not offer hotel pickup or drop-off service. Meet at Grand Hotel Beijing Meeting time: around 7:40am: By Taxi: 35 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing By Metro: Line 1 / 8 Wangfujing Station Exit: C (Southwest) Duration: 11 hours Included: Tickets, Lunch, Guide, Driver, Round trip Great Wall cable car or toboggan. Important Notice: Please book carefully if you have a train, flight or other arrangements in the evening. Pickup included
All-inclusive private tour
Included: Tickets, Lunch, Guide, Driver, Hotel pickup & Drop-off, Round-trip cable car tickets / or Chairlift and toboggan ticket. Duration: 9 hours: The duration is depending on the traffic condition. It can be longer if the traffic very bad. Noted: Toboggan not available for over 60's. About cable way, there are two independent companies you can choose one OR the other. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Chairlift up+ down ticket or slide down Tower #6/ Cable car up+ down ticket Tower #14
Bottled water
Professional guide
Entrance fee
Lunch
Hotel pick-up & drop-off is not included if selecting the Group Meeting at Grand Hotel option
Forbidden City is closed every Monday. Visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple and & Great Wall instead.
All the local taxes
Parking Fees
Driver with car or van
Gratuities
Souvenirs
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,589 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing view of Beijing culture in just one day
R436MMmonas,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a wonderful time getting to see the Tian’anmen Gate, Palace Museum, and the breathtaking Great Wall with lush scenery. The tour was about 11-12 hours, but it really flew by!! Not to mention the weather was great - cool with nice breeze. Our guide Lucy Yi gave us such positive energy the whole day. She helped us take so many photos at the best angle, told us about the elevators and shortcuts we could take when we were tired, helped us with our food allergies, and also took care of us if we ever weren’t feeling well. Highly recommend having her as your tour guide if you can. Made the trip 10x more memorable. Thanks Lucy :)
Fantastic
sarahbZ3541BA,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time Lucy was a fantastic tour guide, very helpful and very knowledgable … a great experience from start to finish
Smooth and fun tour
Vinitha S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING TOUR! Our tour guide was Lucy and she was so helpful and fun to listen to. I learned a lot and would definitely recommend. I have food allergies and after I messaged that to the tour operator, Lucy reached out to me before the tour and asked about it and then helped me find food at the lunch buffet. She also paced the tour very well and gave us ample bathroom breaks throughout.
Amazing guide, amazing sights
sonas984,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this tour with Lucy, and she was an amazing guide!! She explained everything in detail, was calm and patient with us, and kept a calm, clear mind during any issues that arose. The tour was amazing as well - it’s extremely hard to cover these three in one day, but since it is planned so well, we were able to do so much. I am very happy with this tour and very satisfied with what we accomplished. It’s only because of Lucy that we were able to do all this, so all the praise goes to her!
Fun on Beijing
I8530BOamym,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucy was a great tour director. Very knowledgeable and patient. Great sights and experiences of a life time.
A ‘Must Do’ Tour
Amila F,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely seamless and a definite ‘must do’ tour! Nancy, our guide was just amazing. She has such a wealth of information and is so kind and patient. It was definitely a tour I would recommend whole heartedly! Thank you Nancy and driver Mr Sun. Truly a very special experience.
Love You Nancy
Sandra L,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nancy was amazing. She was easy to understand, kind and accommodating. It was my first experience in Beijing and I loved it!!! Please ask for Nancy, she’s the best!
A wonderful first time in Beijing!
Sasha A,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had such a great experience on this tour. We had Lucy as our tour guide. It was a small group of 5, so it felt like a private tour. We had such a great experience and learned so much about Chinese culture, people and their ways of life. I appreciated Lucy’s anecdotes on Chinese history in the Forbidden City portion of the tour. As a history enthusiast, it was exciting to learn about places I’ve only ever read about in person. As I have been learning Chinese mandarin, I especially felt grateful to Lucy for taking the opportunity to speak to me in Chinese. She didn’t have to do that, but it meant a lot to me as I challenged myself to speak as much I can while in China. Especially as it’s my first visit here. I would recommend booking this tour for people who don’t have much time in Beijing but want to travel comfortably and learn a lot about this great country and its people. A special thank you to the driver who got us everywhere safely and was always on time.
Fun Forbidden City and Great Wall trip
X4353YIcarolep,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bobo is a great, experienced, and friendly tour guide. We had a fun trip with her.
Great experience!
Effie H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did our tour with Lucy, who was knowledgeable, organized, and managed the timing of the day very well. We started at Tiananmen Square. The security wait wasn't too bad, largely because we followed Lucy's advice and didn't bring bags, as bag checks can take a long time. After exploring the square, we headed to the Forbidden City, which is directly connected to Tiananmen Square. The Forbidden City was absolutely massive, and with Lucy's guidance, we were able to see the main highlights and important buildings efficiently. The crowds were huge since we visited on a Tuesday, and many attractions are closed on Mondays, so the larger turnout was expected. Since we also had the Great Wall scheduled afterward and it was about a 1.5-hour drive away, we moved through the palace at a fairly brisk pace. After the Forbidden City, we stopped for a simple buffet lunch near the Great Wall before heading to the wall itself. We opted for the chairlift up and the toboggan ride down, which was an absolute blast. The Great Wall is no joke—it involves a lot of climbing—but it was a surreal experience standing on such an iconic piece of history. Afterward, we had the option to participate in a tea tasting. However, some members of our group needed to return to the city, so our bus headed back and dropped everyone off. Overall, the tour was excellent, and I would highly recommend it. Lucy was a fantastic guide who made the experience informative, enjoyable, and well organized.
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