Private Tour
Explore Beijing's Tiananmen,Forbidden city andMutianyu with guide
Overview
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Explore Beijing through our private tours with excellent guides and professional drivers. All entrance fees are included in the tour price. Travel comfortably in a clean, air-conditioned car; door-to-door private transfer services are available. Enjoy a one-day tour to visit the top attractions: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall. Experience the profound historical heritage of the Chinese nation. Free pickup and drop-off services within the 5th Ring Road.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The travel time is already included on the total duration of the product.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square
First stop：our professional guide and driver will meet you at your hotel at 8:00 AM. They will then lead you to explore the world's largest square - Tiananmen Square, located on the south side of Chang'an Avenue, the traditional central axis of Beijing. You will spend 40 minutes here, and the guide will provide detailed explanations about the square's important buildings and history.
The Palace Museum
Second Stop:Next, we will walk from Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, has a history of 600 years. It is renowned as the largest wooden architectural complex in China and the world, earning its title as the "foremost of the world's five palaces." The Forbidden City houses a vast collection of precious artifacts, allowing us to experience the splendor and profound history of ancient Chinese royalty. Feel free to ask any questions or seek additional information during the tour. Let's embark on this journey to explore the grandeur and richness of China's royal heritage!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Water
Lunch
Round-trip cable car or chairlift up and toboggan down
Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 5th ring zone of Beijing city
Admission tickets for the Forbidden City and the Mutianyu Great Wall
Professional English tour guide
Hotel Accommodation
Gratuities(Recommended)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
French/Spanish/Russianspeaking
For this option, choose from our Spanish, French, German, or Russian-speaking guides.
Pickup included
English speaking guide
Pickup included
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must-See Experience But Be Patient....
DeeFry,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Always carry your passport and be patient if you visit Tiananmen Square as you go through so many check points. One check point actually makes you take everything out of every pocket as they pat you down, so don't carry much stuff. Also, if you bring a purse or backpack, it takes longer to go through the check points as the lines for checking bags is longer and again they make you take everything out. Also note that large bags are prohibited. Historic Tiananmen Square is a must-see world's largest city square - it's gigantic, and is the way to enter the must-see fabulous Forbidden City (see my review of the Forbidden City).
Beijing Dream
N1708OKdavidf,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding Private Tour of Beijing's Highlights – Linda and Driver Liu Made It Unforgettable! ★★★★★We recently booked a private full-day tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, an authentic Peking duck lunch, and the majestic Great Wall (Mutianyu section), and it was hands-down one of the best travel experiences we've ever had. Our guide Linda and driver Mr Liu were an absolute dream team!Linda is an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and incredibly engaging. She brought the history of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City to life with fascinating stories, insider details about the emperors, architecture, and cultural significance that you simply can't get from a guidebook or audio tour. Her English is fluent and clear, she paced the tour perfectly to avoid fatigue (especially important in the vast Forbidden City), and she was always attentive to our interests, answering every question with enthusiasm and patience. She even shared fun local tips and adjusted the itinerary slightly when we wanted more time at certain spots.The Peking duck lunch she arranged was phenomenal—crispy, flavorful, perfectly carved, with all the traditional accompaniments. It felt like a real authentic Beijing treat, not a tourist trap, and the restaurant was comfortable and well-located between sites.Driver Liu was fantastic too—professional, safe, punctual, and so courteous. The vehicle was spotless and comfortable, with cold water always available. He navigated Beijing's traffic effortlessly, got us to each location quickly and without stress, and even helped with photos and small things. His driving made the long stretch to the Great Wall feel easy and relaxing.Together, they created a seamless, stress-free day where we could fully immerse ourselves in Beijing's wonders without worrying about crowds, tickets, timing, or logistics. Linda's warmth and Liu's reliability made us feel like we were exploring with caring local friends rather than hired services.If you're visiting Beijing, especially for the first time, do yourself a favor and book with Linda and Liu. They turned what could have been a hectic sightseeing day into a truly memorable, enjoyable adventure. Highly, highly recommended—thank you both for an incredible experience! We can't wait to return and explore more with you.Would give 10 stars if possible!
Fabulous Fun Tour with Guide Linda
Deanna C,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous fun tour by excellent guide Linda. She is super knowledgeable and took wonderful care of us. Tianaman Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall were fantastic. She also took us to a nice restaurant where we had delicious dishes, especially the Peking Duck. Driver Mr. Liu was safe and efficient, getting us place to place easily. Thank you Linda for a perfect day!
Exceeded All Expectations!
447mixa,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you're like us, short on time but eager to experience the most essential history and culture of Beijing, this itinerary is undoubtedly the perfect choice! The schedule was well-paced without being rushed—everything felt smooth and efficient. Our tour guide Linda was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and engaging, with excellent time management throughout the day. A special thanks to our driver, Mr. Liu, for his skillful driving and the clean, comfortable vehicle. We were able to relax fully during all transfers. We highly recommend it to anyone visiting Beijing!
Awesome Experience Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
zakiyaw2020,May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Linda was a wonderful tour guide. She arrived at our hotel 30mins early to make sure she picked us up on time! We had a private car take us to The Forbidden City were she taught us about China's long history. We then went to The Temple of Heaven were she explained the link between the Emperor and the Gods. It was extremely fascinating. The lunch was brilliant! Beijing Duck with other traditional Chinese foods. I would definitely recommend Linda's services
Personal itinerary and tours with Linda
Departure39180766179,May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Linda has been amazing since the moment I contacted her. Not only getting the information to me about a personal itinerary but helpful tips about China SIM cards and many other tips. The guided tours were informative and interesting and Linda’s knowledge adds to the experience. The advantage to having a tour with Linda is she knows the best times to get to attractions to avoid the long queues. The Great Wall was a bucket list dream and the days was amazing. After the climb we had a great early lunch food was amazing. I wanted to experience the food as well as the culture and Linda put together a detailed itinerary for my days in Beijing. Everything has been brilliant so well put together and met with my expectations. The tour round the local market and the Hutongs was great summer palace beautiful place to visit I went with Helen another tour guide who was great too. The drivers are very good too didn’t leave us waiting for long and navigated busy traffic.
China Holliday
nebojsas258,Nov 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time in China, and it was excellent experience,Linda our tour guide was excellent I would recommended her to everyone
Linda
Tour19093479168,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Linda is an absolute amazing tour guide. Linda is very knowledgeable, friendly and amazing helpful , She will always make sure you are having fantastic time. I really couldn’t recommend her enough to anyone .
A memorable trip with Linda
Maps54704131489,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our 2nd time joining with Linda. We are so happy having her with abundant knowledge about the places we visited and explanation skill she has...... She has excellent English👍️ I highly recommend others as well
Beijing tours last minute
Passport317534,Sep 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.006 out of 5 Linda was amazing in explaining the history culture and places we visited Organised as last minute trip and she quickly organised us for our fast trip to Beijing Her choices to visit and organisation of us including pick up from airport to hotel with short notice were great
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