Beijing Full Day: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
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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 hotel transfers are included for hotels within downtown Beijing. 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)
Pass by
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
Free child seat upon request
A premium buffet lunch with soft drinks
Free earphones
Professional guide, dedicated driver, and air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Souvenirs and personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
2-Day Beijing Mini Group Tour
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
Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.
All-inclusive: Hotel pickup & drop-off, entry tickets, Great Wall round-trip cable car or chairlift+toboggan, buffet lunch, guide & driver. Duration: 10 hours 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
Reviews
2,060 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Beijing Tour for First-Time Visitors
labrinaloca,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Murphy was an amazing tour guide! He shared so much history and insight about every place we visited while still giving us free time to explore on our own. We stopped at a jade shop, enjoyed a great buffet lunch, and even had a relaxing tea tasting experience. I’d definitely recommend this tour, especially if you’re in Beijing for a short time and want to see the top tourist spots.
Great experience!
Connor d,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing trip to see the big sights in Beijing in one day. Particularly recommend to those on a layover or with a short time in Beijing like me. The wall was simply breath taking and exceeded expectations. Huge shout out to our guide Murphy for an amazing experience, really friendly and happy guy who made everything seamless
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oliwerw2026,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall it was a great experience, The guide Jenny was great kind and happy, you can count on her to help you out with any problems you may have. The highlight of the experience was going to the Great Wall which was incredible and the toboggan ride back down is 100% a must 👌
Amazing, a recommendation for peking
889xanthik,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour to great wall and forbitten City was amazing. Our guide Murphy was an exzellent company and assistence to this tour. With his kind and joyful Charakter as well as with his knowledgable made Our day and this tour to an amazing experience. A simple YES to this tour with Murphy🙂 dear Murphy thank you Plus the end of the tour a tea ceremony
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Maps05521443394,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Our tour guide, Murphy was the best and helped make this experience so amazing.
Amazing!!
lilliangeliquep,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Murphy was an amazing tour guide he is so knowledgeable and great to be around!
Worth every penny
Meander46863675745,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Full day tour of tianamen square, forbidden city with a buffet lunch, Great Wall and Chinese tea ceremony. Price was very reasonable for what was included and length of time. Rocky our guide was very informative and was even helpful in helping us find where we wanted to go after the tour. Be prepared for a LOT of walking. Also, this is not a “shop-free” tour. There is a jade shop prior to the buffet, and a tea shop after the tea ceremony. Both had high pressure sales if you chose to browse. You do have the option of just leaving both areas, so the shopping is not mandatory. Also, at the end of the tour, Rocky transferred all the pictures he took to us. That was very unexpected and a big bonus.
BEST TOUR GUIDE BEIJING
harrisona348,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rocky was amazing The trip was awesome high recommend Rocky was a laugh and full of interesting facts Great trip Highly recommend for friends and family
Great experience, make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes
ZhenYan92,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rocky is a great guid who took us around the Beijing, it was a wonderful experience if you are visiting for short periods. I recommend to book this tour if you are fresh of the boat in China
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staceyallysonli,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rocky was a great guide! He went above and beyond for us and gave us the red carpet treatment. We will definitely be back!
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