All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Overview
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Spend a full day with an expert local guide to uncover Beijing’s imperial heritage: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall. Relax with seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off, and rest assured with no surprise add-ons. Every essential is fully covered, including all tickets, Great Wall facilities, and a premium buffet lunch. We promise a genuine small group for an intimate experience!
- World Heritage Sites: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
- All-inclusive: Door-to-door transfers, entrance fees, guide and driver, buffet lunch
- Special Inclusion: Great Wall round-trip cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down (at your choice)
- We are a local supplier saving you 15% on the same route
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free pickup and drop-off are included at your downtown hotel. If your hotel is located outside this area, an additional mileage fee will apply, or you may join us at a designated meeting point. Please be ready 5 minutes before the pickup time confirmed on the previous day. No-shows will not be refunded.
The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. For Monday departures, we’ll visit the Summer Palace and the Mutianyu Great Wall instead.
The Forbidden City requires a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and tickets are easily sold out. We highly recommend booking your tour as early as possible; otherwise, international travelers may need to line up to buy tickets on site.
Please provide your accurate passport information for real-name ticket bookings, and make sure to carry the same valid ID on the tour day; otherwise, the scenic area will deny entry.
Chinese nationals, including guests from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to provide their official Chinese names and book at least 7 days in advance.
Your expert guide will help you breeze through security checks at Tiananmen Square. Leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to speed up the progress.
Great Wall Toboggan: For safety, it is not available for guests over 60, pregnant women, and children under 3. Children aged 3 to 10 may ride when accompanied by an adult. Don’t worry if the toboggan isn’t for you – the round-trip cable car or chairlift is suitable for everyone.
This tour is not recommended for guests aged 85 and above.
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square
In the morning, your guide and driver will greet you in your hotel lobby, and escort you on a day of seamless, worry-free transfers. Let’s begin at Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing’s historical axis and modern power center. Cross Chang’an Avenue to enter the square, admiring the monumental buildings that showcase China’s highest architectural standards. Each landmark we pass carries symbolic significance, highlighting the square’s role as the spiritual heart of the nation.
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)
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Options
Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.
All-inclusive: Hotel pickup & drop-off, tickets, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift+toboggan, buffet lunch, guide & driver's services. Classic Route: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Mutianyu Great Wall. Best Value Mini Group: Skip the crowded big groups and connect with like-minded travelers, while enjoying an intimate experience with personal care. Pickup included
Forbidden City Ticket Booking
Entry Ticket only: No guide and transport. Tickets are booked under your passport, please present it at the entrance. Entry Gate: The Meridian Gate, or Wumen Gate of the Palace Museum (午门). Entry Time: 08:30 - 12:00; 11:00 - 15:00. You can stay until closing time. Pickup included
1-Day Beijing Private Tours
All-inclusive Private Tours: Private guide & driver's services, entry tickets, buffet lunch, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift & toboggan. Customized Route: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Mutianyu Great Wall. Pickup included
2-Day Beijing Mini Group Tours
Trip Highlights: Tick off all Beijing’s must-sees in one go, saving with group pricing while enjoying mini-group flexibility. Classic Route: Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall. Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Lama Temple, Summer Palace. All-inclusive: Hotel pickup & drop-off, tickets, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift+toboggan, buffet lunch on Day 1, guide & driver. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Highway tolls, parking fees, and local taxes
Visit the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall on Mondays, when the Forbidden City is closed.
Complimentary unlimited bottled water in your van
Great Wall facilities: a scenic round-way cable car, or a fun chairlift up & toboggan down
All entrance fees
Pickup & drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby
Free child seat upon request
A premium buffet lunch with soft drinks
Free earphones
Professional guide, dedicated driver, and air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
No guide or driver service for Forbidden City Entry Ticket option
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,151 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip to great wall of China!
449priyas,Jul 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Murphy was a great guide- excellent communication, gave detailed insights into the places we visited. He suggested great spots for photos and also went out of the way to suggest local restaurants that we can go to during our trip. Highly recommend him!
Well done
LaurentD2533,Jul 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very pleasant day. It was very well organised by Travelchinaguide. Our guide Murphy was excellent. He is very clear and enthousiast and gives a lot of information. We recommend.
Great day tour
277wenw,Jul 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rocky is very knowledgeable and nice. We're very satisfied with his service.
Forbidden City + Great Wall (Mutianyu)
Lars b,Jul 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour. It is well planned and our guide Rocky speaks perfect English and ensures that everyone on the tour has a great day. He helped us with getting tickets and finding the best spots in the Forbidden City through the crowds. Rocky is also very knowledgeable and told us a lot about China's rich history.
Unforgettable Beijing trip
Sara C,Jul 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rocky is awesome! He has sense of humor,and is incredibly thoughtful and passionate about his job. He is highly recommended.👍👍
Beijing in a day
316nathanielj,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Only had 1 day for sight seeing in Beijing and this tour was great. Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City are Beijing must sees. Murphy was a very knowledgeable guide and spoke very good English. Definitely a recommend.
Excellent
Marilou D,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing tour of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China with our guide, Lisa Liu. She was incredibly knowledgeable, well-informed, and shared fascinating insights about the history and culture of every place we visited. She was also very kind, patient, and made sure everyone in our group felt comfortable and well taken care of. A special thank you as well to our driver, who drove safely and professionally throughout the trip, making our journey relaxing and enjoyable. We highly recommend Lisa Liu and her team to anyone visiting Beijing. Their excellent service, expertise, and warm hospitality made this an unforgettable experience!
An excellent day tour
janedE1147OQ,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day touring with Murphy! He was knowledgeable and passionate. The tour was set up very well time wise and we really appreciated getting to the Great Wall later in the day so we missed the crowds. It was a wonderful day we highly recommend! Thank you Murphy
An Unforgettable Journey Through Beijing's Crown Jewels!
Global37980625451,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an amazing experience on this all-inclusive day trip to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall and and we could not be happier with the experience! From the moment we were picked up at our hotel, everything was flawlessly organized.A massive thank you to our phenomenal tour guide, Rocky. He is incredibly knowledgeable, deeply passionate about Chinese history, and always made sure the whole group was comfortable. His engaging storytelling truly brought the 600-year-old halls of the Forbidden City to life.The 'all-inclusive' aspect of this tour is a lifesaver. Having all entrance fees, cable car passes, and a delicious buffet lunch taken care of made the entire day completely stress-free. The Mutianyu Great Wall was breathtaking, and the toboggan ride down was the perfect thrilling end to an amazing day.If you are looking to see Beijing’s top highlights without any hassle, I highly recommend this tour—and be sure to ask for Rocky as your guide!"
Jam packed day without the stress
ginacI4782PA,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised and well timed tour for the solo traveller who wants to see as many sights as possible while in Beijing. With only 14 in the group and Rocky the tour guide making sure everyone was accounted for, it made for a wonderful day. Rocky and the admin team kept me informed of the itinerary and meeting times I'd highly recommend this tour to any other solo traveller, couple or family.
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