Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This private full-day tour covers four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing.
It includes a tour of Tiananmen Square, plus visits to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple, Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven instead.
All entrance fees, delicious local lunch, private tour guide and private transfer service are fully included.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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 , Summer Palace and the Templer of Heaven instead.
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.
Please wear comfortable shoes
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your Skip The Line Forbidden City entrance ticket
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.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square
Your friendly guide will meet you at your Beijing hotel in the morning. During peak periods: April spring break, July–August summer vacation, Chinese Labor Day (May 1–7), National Day (October 1–7) and Spring Festival (mid-February), we will enjoy a hassle-free drive-by view of Tiananmen Square to avoid long security lines that often take 1–3 hours to enter. You’ll still get great views of all landmarks: the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Tiananmen Rostrum, Great Hall of the People, and National Museum of China. We provide free reservation codes for the evening session at Tiananmen Square. Simply ask your guide for the code to visit independently after the tour. On all other off-peak dates, we will enter Tiananmen Square for a walking tour.
The Palace Museum
Then we will proceed to the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) — the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient imperial complex, with over 500 years of history. Constructed between 1406 and 1420, the palace has been damaged, looted, rebuilt and restored numerous times. As a result, most of the existing architecture dates from the 18th century onward.
Options
Guide+private car+lunch
Private driver with car: Licensed tour guide, local food lunch, private driver with car, entrance tickets are all included. Pickup included
Tour by DiDi Taxi & no lunch
DiDi taxi included: You will take DiDi Taxi as the transportation. Your private tour guide will take DiDi taxi for you on the tour. No lunch included: This option does not include lunch, and the cost of lunch needs to be paid by own. Pickup included
Guide+private car+lunch+show
Local food lunch included Acrobatic show included: Middle back seat around row 17-22 Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Entrance ticket
Round trip transfer
Gasline, Patrol, Parking, Toll fee
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
279 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
China Tour 1
mshakur,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucy was excellent guide , patient and knowledgeable , for lunch she managed to find us an excellent halal Chinese restaurant . The drive nicknamed brother Yang , so patient .
Best tour ever!
matthewbS4273PG,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rita was the best tour guide! We booked the private tour and I could not recommend it more. My husband and I would not have been able to navigate and see all we did without having Rita. We saw so much and learned so much! 100% recommend.
Beijing history and architecture
Danica R,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of history and in-depth information. Good amount of walking and different things to see. Linda, our guide, and Mr. Cute, our driver, were a great team. Very friendly, knowledgeable and flexible to take us to a few nearby sites that we wanted to see.
My sister and I had a...
Ryan Q,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My sister and I had a great time on our private tour. Our guide, Jeffrey, was very knowledgeable and showed us the sights. The driver was great as well. This was our first time in Beijing and we really enjoyed it. The only negative was that the lunch was not great. It was a buffet and I would prefer to go to a local restaurant like how we did on some of our other tours. Overall, I would recommend the tour.
Amazing Experience!
P3090PLkatiel,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Wendy met us at our hotel to pick us up right on time. She was super kind, knowledgeable, and friendly. She was consistently asking after our comfort, and giving interesting facts and history about all the locations we visited, as well as just general information about China's history, culture, and everyday life. I would recommend her services to my friends or family a thousand times over!
Tienneman Square was amazing!
Valerie O,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tienneman square is a do not miss!! Everything was unforgettable but Tienneman takes the cake. We were also very fortunate to have a very knowledgeable tour guide named Jeffrey and our driver was Wang. They made sure we saw all the important sites. Definitely recommend 100%
Amazing experience!
sebastiangL4108ZL,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience exploring Beijing with our guide, Sally. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating details about the history of the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, making each site come alive. Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly, even with the large crowds. Booking the private tour with our own car and driver made the experience feel exclusive and ensured seamless transfers between all the attractions. Sally’s professionalism, friendliness, and deep knowledge made this tour truly special. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing who wants a stress-free, informative, and memorable experience. Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks for another day of excellent service
Golftrekker,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny provided another day of excellent service as a guide. She was able to start early so we were able to avoid long lines. She was knowledgeable about the historical sites we visited. I recommend her highly.
Absolutely fantastic day!
Gary A,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nancy was absolutely awesome. We were able to see all four sights st s pace that was perfect. Never rushed. Skipped many long lines and she knew how to skip crowds and still see it all. Great English and established a good rapport with us. Could not have been better!
A must!
habzi,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super day in Beijing thanks to Sally, our guide. We learned a lot about Chinese history, different dinasties and emperors, it was such an interesting tour. Summer palace was one of our highlights in Beijing. Lunch was super tasty as well. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, you will walk a lot, and don’t forget to bring your sunscreen and sunglasses with you. The tour is highly recommended!
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