Private Tour
Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
48 hours
Mobile ticket
Save hours researching Beijing highlights by having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you, help you save time and see more in a short space of time, visit the top highlights in Beijing.
Private guide, all entrance fees, lunch, roundtrip cable car or chairlift or toboggan, hotel pick and drop off all transfer service are all inclusive in this 2-day private tour.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking. Please bring passport copies during the tour\
The itinerary is flexible, we can adjust it according to your interests under the bad weather or any unexpected conditions.
Extra fee is requested after 8 hours tour per day.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
City tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutongs area &Temple of Heaven
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Meet your guide in hotel lobby, start tour from Tian’anmen Square which is considered as the largest public square in the world. Get stories and background information from your private guide.
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven is the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times, which is a place for ancient Ming and Qing dynasties emperors pray for good harvest. Now, it is also a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Tai chi practice exercise.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. You will spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace. For around 500 years , it served as the home of emperors and their households from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. Tour route: Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family.
Shichahai Scenic Resort
Hutong is a Mongolian word meaning water well. At nine meters (about 30 feet) wide, it is the name given to a lane or small street that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Walk around old Beijing hutong nearby Shichahai Lake. Now they have become representatives of local culture, thus it is still the first choice for people who would like to learn about the local history and culture.
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall is a one of the most famous and popular sections of China Great Wall. You will have your own choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up to the breathtaking wall, spend 1 to 2 hours leisurely hiking up and down the various sections to explore the Watch Towers, admire at the construction of marveling beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. After hiking, You will have option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or just simply return the way you came.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial family Members from emperor, which is considered as the best preserved Imperial Park with amazing garden art senery.
What‘s Included
If you need Spanish/German/Italian/French guide, it will cause 800RMB extra, note us 3 days before.
Private Transfer
English-speaking guide
Roundtrip cable or chairlift or toboggan fee
Entrance tickets
Accommodation
Dinner
Gratitude to the guide and driver (for good service)
The 800RMB extra payment if you need Spanish/German/Italian/French guide.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
2-way Hotel w/ Day 1: Subway
Day 1: City tour with subway transfer.
Day 2: Great Wall tour with private vehicle transfer.
Pick up point is city hotel.
Pickup included
2-way PEK Airport Transfer
All transfer is private vehicle, pick up and drop off point is Beijing International Capital airport.(PEK)
Pickup included
2-way Hotel Private Transfer
All transfer is private vehicle, pick up and drop off point is Beijing downtown hotel.
Pickup included
Reviews
465 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour and Guide
F3680HAsophiep,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic and memorable two-day Beijing Highlights Tour with Catherine’s Tours, guided by Sonia. Sonia took us to great spots and made sure we arrived at the Great Wall early to avoid the crowds — we had an almost empty experience and saw the crowds arriving as we left, which was amazing. Sonia was knowledgeable, personable, and great fun to spend time with. Her energy and warmth made a big difference, especially as we were a bit tired from travel. She also picked excellent local restaurants for lunch. A wonderful start to our trip in China — we’d highly recommend this tour and Sonia to anyone visiting Beijing.
Wonderful unforgettable experience
Vacation34306869313,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Catherine Lu Tours in Beijing. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, attentive, and engaging, bringing the city’s history and culture to life, while our driver was professional, punctual, and made every journey smooth and comfortable. Together, they made our trip seamless and truly enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Summer Palace became a Winter Palace!
Vacation46772080941,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is the best way to see Beijing in two days if you have time constraints. It is well paced, covers the key highlights efficiently, and removes all the typical stress around tickets, transport, and timing. I strongly recommend Jenny as your guide. She was punctual, warm, and very organised, so the days flowed smoothly without feeling rushed. Her explanations were clear and interesting, and she adapted the schedule to what we cared about most. The food was another standout. The restaurants Jenny chose were exceptional, and it was genuinely the best food I ate in China. One of my favourite moments was at the Summer Palace, where we were lucky enough to catch the first snow during our visit. It made the scenery feel magical and turned a great stop into a truly memorable one.
The best experience and the best guide tour!
A2290ZCmonicac,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the time of our lives, got to know everything and they adapt to our plan as We pleased. All the attention was great and our guide tour was incredible! Just perfect!
Wonderful!
Marie B,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful 2 days with Jenny and our trusted driver. She was so knowledgeable, answered all our questions and made seeing the sites so easy. She was very good at picking the best foods for our lunches! Thank you Jenny
Amazing tour!
Christie M,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic trip! Our drivers cars were comfortable and immaculate. Our guide Jenny was the best. She was always on time and very knowledgeable. We had 2 full days of visiting amazing historical sights. We highly recommend.
Private group tour of the best of Beijin in two days
DunniaC,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Song made an effort to convey the best of Beijing The language management and knowledge of the history of the places visited was excellent. Driver did his job professionally and helped us a lot at the airport We enjoyed the recommended restaurants. We definitely give a 5 on everything to this great experience. Thank you so much for everything
Great
MarcR2944,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great experience. The guide Jenny was great and knew her stuff. Great knowledge of history and events. A lot of information. A suitable small group where the guide can take into account the needs of the customer. Jenny also arranged a nice day trip to Xi'an for us. I highly recommend.
Wonderful 4 day private tour
BenjaminChang,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arranged a 4 day private tour with Catherine Lu Tours, with a pick up to and from the airports. The tour exceeded our expectations. The itinerary included XiangShan Park, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Tiananmen, Temple of Heaven, and of course, the Great Wall. We did MuTianYu, which was spectacular during the day, and a night tour of SiMaTai, which was a different way to see the Great Wall. The car was very clean and well appointed, and the driver got us around efficiently. Special mention for our guide, Sonia, who was really personable, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. She went out of her way to make sure we had memorable family photos as well. We had James, a second guide for our last day (as Sonia was called away), and he was also very good. All in all, I highly recommend this Tour company.
High yield
Popopo1976,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised. Saved us time and hassle. Good communication before, during and after our tours. We were allocated a lady named Lena (I believe she is a freelancer). Knowledgeable and accurate on the info given to us (the history part). We enjoyed going around with Lena (it was a private tour). We communicated with Catherine (started off many years ago, I believe, as a father and daughter team, now a big company with more packages). We did a fast high yield 2- days package. We will engage Catherine again for our upcoming holidays. Did we enjoy it? Yes. Trustworthy company? Yes. Will we return? Yes. Do we recommend? Wholeheartedly Yes.
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