Private Tour
All Inclusive Tour to Summer Palace and Lama Temple
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Summer Palace and Lama Temple—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private guide, entrance fees, and lunch.
1: Full Day private tour of Old Beijing
2 Enjoy the personalized attention of your private guide
3: Prebook your Summer Palace Tickets prior to your visit
4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Summer Palace
Your friendly private tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Then, You will be transferred to Summer Palace. Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history. The empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace). If the boat is running, enjoy dragon a lovely boat ride to the southern island.
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
Learn the 2nd last emperor Guanxu's story here. visit the Opera house of Summer Palace.
What‘s Included
Entrance fees
Private Tour
Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Lunch
Gratuities (Recommended)
Taxi fare at your own expenses Outside 4th Ring Road
Any other expenses that not listed as included
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
All Inclusive Tour
Duration: 8 hours: Private tour with authentic lunch, entrance fees, a professional private guide, premier taxi fare are all inclusive
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Strolling through the Summer Palace
Gavin C,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very relaxing and interesting day. Our guide Aaron is very knowledgeable, engaging and personable. A well paced excursion that included a very nice lunch in a local restaurant, a stroll through Hutong district as well as the Summer Palace and Lama Temple.
Above and Beyond
talont956,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miss Lily went above and beyond at every turn even accompanying us far past the tour to introduce us to more Chinese culture and heritage. Would recommend to anyone!
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