Private Tour
Beijing Half-Day Private Customized Tour: Visit Your Dream Spots
Overview
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Craft your ideal Beijing adventure with our private, fully customizable tours—choose from 4-hour half-day or full-day options, and explore either the city’s iconic landmarks or the majestic Great Wall (any section you prefer is available for customization).
Travel in comfort by private car, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will curate your perfect route. Dive into imperial grandeur at palaces&temples, wander through time-honored gardens, or delve into the city’s vibrant culture—browse the treasures of Panjiayuan Flea Market, wander art district boutiques, savor fresh bites at local markets&indulge in authentic tea ceremonies. If the Great Wall is your priority, pick your favorite stretch—whether it’s the bustling Badaling, the scenic Mutianyu or untouched section we’ll tailor the journey to match your vision.
Travel at your own pace: stop to snap shots, hunt for souvenirs, or linger over hidden gems as you please. This is not a one-size-fits-all tour—it’s your Beijing journey!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance tickets are not part of the tour package.
Popular attractions (e.g., the Palace Museum) have strict advance booking policies. Please share your target attractions with us in advance to ensure a smooth tour experience.
Flexible departure times are available, but please note that most Beijing attractions close around 5:00 PM.
The Palace Museum and Temple of Heaven are closed every Monday—plan your visit accordingly.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Beijing
Craft your ideal Beijing adventure with our 4 tailored tour packages—each designed to match your travel style&preferences 1: 4-Hour Private City Tour (With Car & Guide) Travel in comfort with a dedicated driver and knowledgeable local guide. Explore only Beijing downtown attractions—from imperial palaces and ancient temples to bustling markets and art districts—at your own pace. 2: 4-Hour Walking City Tour (Self-Paid Transportation) Immerse yourself in Beijing’s street-level charm with a guided walking tour, limited to downtown spots only. Transportation costs are at your own expense. 3: Custom Great Wall Tour Pick your preferred Great Wall section—whether it’s the iconic Badaling, the picturesque Juyongguan, the wild and untouched unrestored stretches, or the scenic Mutianyu—and we’ll arrange a personalized journey just for you. 4: Great Wall+Downtown Combo Tour Mix and match the best of both worlds: choose any Great Wall section in Beijing plus one downtown attraction of your choice.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Option 1: 4-Hour Private City Tour (With Dedicated Driver and Guide) Core Feature: Hassle-free travel with professional service, perfect for travelers who want to maximize efficiency and comfort in the city.Recommended Itinerary Options: 1: Tiananmen Square + Palace Museum (2–3 hours) + quick visit to the Hutong 2: Temple of Heaven + exploration of nearby local markets 3: Independent and in-depth tour of the Summer Palace Cultural tour of Guozijian (Imperial Academy) and Yonghe Temple 4: Weekend treasure hunt at Panjiayuan Flea Market or art exploration at 798 Art Zone 5: Custom food tours to taste authentic Beijing snacks or special shopping trips
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing City)
4 Hours Tour
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fee
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Option 3: Custom Great Wall
Option 3: Custom Great Wall : Tailor your Great Wall experience: choose Badaling, Mutianyu, Juyongguan or untouched Great Wall.
Pickup included
Option 2: 4 Hours Walking Tour
Option 2: 4 Hours Walking Tour: Opt for this 4-hour guided tour to explore downtown Beijing attractions within the 4th Ring Road, transport on your own
Pickup included
Option 4: Great Wall+Downtown
Option 4: Great Wall+Downtown : Pair any of the above Great Wall sections with one downtown highlight of your choice. Tour is about 8 hours.
Pickup included
Option 1: 4 Hour Tour+Transfer
Option 1: 4 Hour Tour+Transfer: Opt for this 4-hour guided tour to explore downtown Beijing attractions within the 4th Ring Road, with all transfers included
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant Service
Matthew A,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Most attractions need pre-booking and you need a passport to enter attractions…we wasted a day trying to visit places with no pre-booking or guide…..we then booked a custom half day tour. Not cheap but took all the stress away and drove us around in a brand new car with water and fruit provided !! Excellent service from Maria and Mr Yang.
Absolutely Brilliant !
487matta,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour with Maria and our driver Mr Yang. We visited Tiananmen Square and the Summer palace on a custom tour. Half day of excellent knowledge and information as well as easy passage through the entry points.
Really had a great time!
deniaisp,,Nov 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I arrive early in Beijing and want to have a good rest first, but still, have time to enjoy the most of my short visit to Beijing. This tour is perfect, I can ask the guide to pick me at any time, I chose to be picked up at 12 so I have enough time to rest after a red-eye flight. Lucy was my guide and she was amazing! I truly had a great time, she took me to Hutong area where I saw an old bell and drum tower, and hang out in the old area of Beijing I learned a lot about China's history from Lucy. She also took me to a local Moslem restaurant so I can enjoy a local authentic but Halal Chinese food! Super duper happy for this! Would really recommend this tour for sure!
Fantastic Tour Guide Linda delivers with Half-Day Private Customized Beijing City Tour with Flexible Departure Time
Horace C,,Sep 29, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had been in Beijing for 4 days, so we knew what we wanted from this tour. Linda knew our intent and tailored the tour and also enhanced it further to maximise the value for us. Linda is a great communicator with great English skills. Linda is not only knowledgeable on historical aspects but translates the implications into today’s life experiences. We found Linda to be a warm and caring tour guide, with excellent skills. I highly recommend her.
Beijing One Day Customized Tour
pmc774,,Apr 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Susan is just so wonderful. She planned efficiently our visit to tourist spots so we can be at South Railway Station around 3pm. Susan is definitely very knowlegible about the history and culture of Beijing. She is very accommodating that she even accompany us up to the railway station. I never thought that the station is so big that without her we could have a hard time going back to tianjin on time. We enjoyed very much our stay in Beijing
Took good care of my mother on a day trip
MarMar584,,May 14, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a half day tour including driver and personal guide for my mother while I was out of town. The guide Cynthia took good care of her, was available via WeChat and picked her up from the hotel. They then went to the Forbidden city, Temple of Heaven and afterwards to the airport. My mother had a good time!
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