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
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
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
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
2,122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Helen is the best!
Ishi G,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The title says it all. Our tour guide, Helen, was one of the sweetest people I met in China. Not only was she incredibly well-informed about every site we visited, but she also made sure we were able to see everything while avoiding the crowds whenever possible. She always ensured everyone had the opportunity to ask questions, answered them thoroughly, and made sure no one was left behind. The day our tour group was scheduled to visit Tiananmen Square, it was unexpectedly closed due to a government event. As a result, we had to change our itinerary and head to the Great Wall of China immediately after visiting the Forbidden City. Helen took this completely in stride. She guided us through the Forbidden City, providing detailed historical information and cultural context, while simultaneously working behind the scenes to solve the problem. She was able to arrange for members of our group to visit Tiananmen Square the following day. A few of us explained that we were leaving the next day and wouldn’t be able to make the scheduled visit to Tiananmen Square. We asked if it would be possible to go after returning from the Great Wall. Helen graciously explained that our tickets were for the morning and that it was unlikely we would be able to get into the square later in the day. Even so, she told us she would still try. After dropping off the rest of the tour group, Helen went out of her way to take us to Tiananmen Square. Thanks to her persistence and determination, a few of us were able to get in that same day. Throughout the entire process, it was clear Helen is the best!!
Trip review
Go60449,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing and our guide, Rocky was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a wonderful experience
First time in Beijing!
jjE6357FC,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour because I wanted a worry-free experience in Beijing. The tour guide, Rocky, was professional and informative. Definitely recommend it to anyone who is travelling to Beijing for the first time.
Amazing day, amazing sites, amazing guide Rocky
akmmalik,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an amazing experience! Rocky is a great tour guide. He is knowledgeable, experienced and even funny. It was a great day and we felt very happy with his guidance and we highly recommend it!
Tour review
Raysa R,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was wonderful . Our tour guy, Rocky, was great, he was very knowledgeable and helpful. We travel in family and had a great time. Thank you Rocky! You were the best!
Perfect day out on the wall
austind571,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with value for money. Rocky was awesome, took photos for our family and was very informative.
Great day tour!
Venture12744909588,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Rocky was great. Very knowledgeable and easy going. I had a great time and the timing worked great. Everything was included which is awesome. The toboggan was definitely worth the wait ! And the food was excellent
A good day with rocky
Passenger05031003661,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was first class and full of many interesting sights and enjoyable food. Walking on the Great Wall ticked off my special things to achieve. Our guide Rocky was always polite and passed on all the important facts. I would certainly recommend him as a guide to anyone.
Fabulous
travelsuit,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00May was super helpful and responded instantly to any questions we had. Whole experience is very well organized. Rocky our guide as well as the driver were both very kind and informative. The day was great. Sights are magnificent and a special thanks to tea ceremony people. Highly recommend
Our day out in Beijing
Z2234RIdont,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rocky the tour guide was excellent. The pick up at 7am was on time. All the visits for the day was first class.
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