Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall
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See the best of Beijing plus the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu on a small-group tour that focuses on the attractions and avoids the traps of many sightseeing tours. With a guide who provides in-depth commentary and shows you the best photo ops, you'll visit Tiananmen Square, skip the line at the Forbidden City, hike on the Great Wall.
Explore Beijing and see the Great Wall of China in one day on a fully guided tour.
All-inclusive and no hidden charge ensure you a worry-free travel experience.
Avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these destinations.
Small-group tour provides a more personalized experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets to the Forbidden City require a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and are easily sold out, so you are advised to book the tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international travelers will need to line up at the entrance to buy tickets.
We offer free pick-up within the Third Ring Road of Beijing, beyond which there will be an extra charge, so we suggest you book centrally located downtown hotels. Please get ready at the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes in advance of the pick-up time confirmed with you a day before. No-show is non-refundable.
Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. Make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you’ll be refused entry by the scenic areas.
Group Size: About 12 people. There are chances that 10% of the tour groups will exceed 12 people but we’ll make proper arrangements.
Departures are guaranteed with two persons from Mar to Nov and three persons from Dec to Feb.
Since the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, we’ll arrange Summer Palace instead of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Beijing
In the morning, your guide will wait for you at your hotel lobby, and escort you on a comfortable ride to Tiananmen Square.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Let’s stroll around the large urban square and shoot photos of the brilliant landmarks here. Note: To pass through the security check quickly, especially during holidays, we suggest you leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to go through the no-bag passage.
What‘s Included
Baby seats for free
Experienced driver with van
Unlimited bottles of drinking water
One buffet lunch with soft drinks (Halal food and baby food not available)
Mutianyu Great Wall round-way cable car or chairlift & toboggan which costs USD20 per person
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Pick up and drop off to hotels within the third ring road of the Beijing city
Entrance fees
Headset to receive your guide's explanations
Gratuities
Not suitable for: People over 85 years old and wheelchair
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tiananmen Sq. & Forbidden City
Route: Pick up at the meeting point, visit Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, entrance tickets included.
Duration: 3 hours
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee.
Meeting Point : Pick up at the Gate of Grand Hotel Beijing. We do not provide pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
Notice: The meeting point might be changed. The exact information will be sent to you one day before the trip starts.
Group Tour: About 20 pax
Pickup included
Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.
Route: Pick-up & drop off at hotel. Visit the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall.
Duration: 10 hours
Inclusions: English-speaking guide, driver, entrance tickets, round-way cable car, buffet lunch, pick-up & drop-off from your hotel.
About 12 People
Pickup included
2-Day Mini Group Beijing Tour
Route: D1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, lunch, Mutianyu Great Wall.
D2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Lama Temple, Summer Palace.
Duration: 2 days
Inclusion: Pick-up & drop-off from your hotel lobby, entrance fees, English speaking guide, driver, lunch on Day 1, cable car.
About 12 People
Pickup included
Private Full Day Tour
Route: Pick up at hotel lobby, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, buffet lunch, Mutianyu Great Wall, drop off at hotel.
Duration: 9 hours
Includes: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, private tour guide, driver, lunch, entrance ticket, round-way cable car or chairlift & toboggan.
Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1,633 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with Rocky
Benty24,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rocky was an excellent guide who kept up our spirits on a bone chillingly cold day. Access to all the sights was quick and easy and lunch and the tea demonstration were good.
Amazing Great Wall Experience!
G8253IIchristianm,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an excellent tour with Helen. The itinerary was well-paced, allowing ample time to explore each site and absorb the history and culture. Helen was knowledgeable, engaging, and ensured a smooth experience throughout. The Great Wall was truly amazing, and many wonderful photos were taken. I highly recommend this tour.
Forbidden City & great wall tour
Otis M,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great trip, learned a lot and saw a lot. Rocky was a great guide , very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this day tour and guide
Great trip
I5327LXmariee,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would recommend this day trip to anyone looking to experience key highlights in just one day. Our tour guide, Helen, was friendly, informative, and incredibly knowledgeable about each site we visited. It was overall an enjoyable trip.
Great tour on a cold January day
jbixler74,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a day to be a tourist while on a January business trip to Beijing, and booked this full-day tour to see the sights. It did not disappoint! Helen was fantastic - on one of the coldest days of the year, she was cheerful and enthusiastic about the tour, while accommodating occasional warm-up breaks indoors. The additional stops for lunch at the jade shop and tea were welcome opportunities to buy a few souvenirs. I did not feel obligated to buy, and the products were good quality
Fantastic highlights of Beijing tour
monicayR7243PO,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were incredibly lucky to have Rocky as our tour guide. His extensive knowledge made the trip truly special and he captured some fantastic photographs of us. We couldn’t have asked for more.
A great day
michael r,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day on this tour with our guide Helen. She was very knowledgeable about Tienanmen Square, the Forbidden City and of course, the Great Wall. It is a long day but well worth it. Pick up was on time and the coach was comfortable. Entry to all three destinations was quick and well organised. The lunch provided was very good and had Meat & Veggie options. All in all a very well organised day.
This was the perfect trip...
Byrion S,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the perfect trip to tick off some of the key sights in Beijing. With limited time in the city I wanted to make sure I found the right tour, and this didn't disappoint! Our guide Helen was fantastic and made the the trip smooth and enjoyable!
Very good
kumchungf,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Murphy was amazing best trip ever and he was with a hiker club. Nothing like a local hiker to bring us into the great wall. Knowledgeable and insightful
Fantastic Full-Day Tour with an Amazing Guide!
Road682336,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible experience on the Best Mini Group: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Great Wall tour — and Rocky made it truly unforgettable! From the moment we met him, his enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Beijing’s history really stood out. He explained the historical significance of each site — from the vast expanse of Tiananmen Square to the imperial grandeur of the Forbidden City and the iconic Great Wall — in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. His commentary added so much meaning to every stop. What made the day even more special was how attentive Rocky was with photos. He took lots of beautiful pictures of us at all the best viewpoints so we didn’t have to worry about juggling cameras ourselves. Whether it was sweeping views of the Great Wall or the intricate details of ancient palace architecture, we ended up with so many great memories captured perfectly. The tour itself was well-organized, with smooth transitions between landmarks and thoughtful pacing that let us enjoy each location without feeling rushed. If you want a memorable day exploring Beijing’s must see highlights with a knowledgeable, friendly guide who goes the extra mile — especially with photos — we highly recommend this tour with Rocky!
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