Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Overview

Available languages

English

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Maximize your time with our Beijing full-day tour to tick off three World Heritage Sites in one go: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Great Wall. We’ll handle everything, from hotel pick-up and drop-off, entrance fees, lunch, to the Great Wall cable cars or chairlift+toboggan rides.

- Conquer the Great Wall of China at the less-crowded Mutianyu

- Explore Beijing’s central axis: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

- Seamless, door-to-door hotel transfers

- All-inclusive and no extra charges: entrance fees, cable cars, and a buffet lunch included

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Tiananmen Square

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

4.94

1,716 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1649

Great wall tour is amazing
Yesikabeltran,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Judy, is so kinf and the experienced.
Exploring Beijing with Murphy
FarAway688570,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Murphy was a fantastic tour guide. He was very insightful, engaging, and fun, sharing great stories while keeping everyone entertained. He made sure the whole group had a great experience. Highly recommend. Xie xie, Murphy!
Beijing tour
V105GYwilliamr,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Had a wonderful tour of Beijing sites today with Murphy got some great pictures took a rickshaw ride and a nice meal thanks mate.
Great Tour
K3812HKsarahf,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had such a great time. Murphy was a wonderful guide who was very nice and provided us with a memorable experience.
Summer Palace
sarahdA6762BH,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience, our tour guide Murphy was very welcoming and informing about the sites we saw. He also helped us pick out traditional Chinese food at the restaurant we went to so that we could get the most out of our experience. I would highly recommend!
A Perfect Day in Beijing: History, Heart, and Great Hospitality
Joanna C,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you are looking for a seamless, stress-free way to see the best of Beijing, look no further! I booked this full-day tour for myself and my elderly mother, and it was hands-down the highlight of our trip. The Itinerary • The Forbidden City: Navigating this massive complex can be overwhelming, but the pace was perfect. We learned so much about the imperial history without feeling rushed, which was a big concern of mine traveling with my mum. • Traditional Tea Ceremony: This was such a lovely, serene break. It wasn’t just about the tea; it was a beautiful cultural immersion. My mother particularly enjoyed the storytelling and the calming atmosphere after a morning of walking. • The Great Wall: Standing atop the wall was a "bucket list" moment. The logistics were handled perfectly, making one of the world’s most daunting landmarks feel very accessible. Our Guide: Jenny The real star of the day was our guide, Jenny. I cannot recommend her enough! • Kind & Patient: She was incredibly attentive to my mother’s needs, ensuring we found the most comfortable paths and spots to rest. • Knowledgeable & Fun: Jenny has a gift for making history come alive with humor and great energy. She felt more like a friend showing us around her city than a formal guide. • Seamless Logistics: From transport to tickets, everything was handled with total professionalism. Final Verdict Whether you are a solo traveler or traveling with family (even elderly parents), this tour is worth every penny. It takes all the stress out of navigating Beijing and replaces it with wonderful memories. Tip: Ask for Jenny if you can—she truly made our day unforgettable!
Great sights in one day
393sheenam,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michael Ren was our guide and he was excellent. Everywhere was very crowded and Michael made sure no-one got lost. The tour covered a lot of ground and was well worth doing. Due to crowded roads and queus at the venues it would have been difficult to do on my own. There was enough time to see everything and get lunch. I would recommend.
Everything positive...
Jamie B,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything positive you’ve heard about Helen is true! She is amazing. Really enjoyed the balance of free time and group time.
Great Tour for the day. Organized, personable and interesting
michaellO4513US,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time on the tour. Jenny, our tour guide really made the trip an incredible experience. We saw The Great Wall, The Forbidden City, and the other attractions. We also had a delicious lunch and learned about Chinese Tea. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Everything was handled for us. Jenny got us into places much faster in much shorter lines (almost no lines) because she knew all the tricks to avoid the any lines.
Superb Day Tour
simon mevagissey,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was our best experience in Beijing: compelling destinations and activities with a great balance between culture, history, stunning views, and activities. It was all brought to life by Michael Ren our guide, who is a lovely and warm person with excellent knowledge, communication skills, and care for his guests. Michael REN has brought China to life for us, and we will certainly return!