Private Tour
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Select a pickup point
Day 1: City tour with subway transfer.
Day 2: Great Wall tour with private vehicle transfer.
Pick up point is city hotel.
Pickup included
All transfer is private vehicle, pick up and drop off point is Beijing downtown hotel.
Pickup included
All transfer is private vehicle, pick up and drop off point is Beijing International Capital airport.(PEK)
Pickup included
471 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ruthmX3739HH,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a memorable trip to China and it was well organised by Catherine Lu Tours. Our tour guide in Beijing was Jenny. She was passionate about her work and was very informative with the rich history in Beijing. We would highly recommend Jenny as a tour guide as we spent 2 enjoyable days seeing all the main tourist sites in Beijing.
marcelaft,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a perfect experience! Really great! Jenny was really god guiding us! The driver was great too! We really recommend it!
christianom672,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
"We had a great family experience, with a very pleasant guide, excellent driver, and the car was also great. She told us all about the history of all the places we visited. It was really very good." 😊
franciscorV8507GR,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent service and attention, Adam with a lot of knowledge on all the historical issues of China as well as every place visited. Excellent family tour recommended for families.
karenmX9914CA,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful 2 day experience with our English-speaking guide Justin in China. He was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and his command of the English language was exceptional, which made our tour both enjoyable and easy to follow. I would highly recommend **Catherine Lu Tours**. Booking with them was very easy, the prices were very reasonable, and Catherine communicates promptly and replies to emails very quickly. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish.
F3680HAsophiep,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We 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.
Vacation34306869313,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We 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.
Vacation46772080941,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This 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.
A2290ZCmonicac,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We 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!
Marie B,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We 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


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