Private Tour
Great Wall with Forbidden City All Inclusive Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This 8-hour tour covers the top 3 highlights in Beijing including Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall. Picking up and dropping off at the downtown hotel or airport or train station by your personal experienced English speaking tour guide.
This package tour includes the entrance tickets to the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Wall with roundtrip shuttle bus, roundtrip cable car or chairlift up and toboggan down all fees , local Chinese Lunch, Pickup and drop off all private transfer are all inclusive.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For the lunch, you will be taken to the authentic Chinese local restaurant catering for the locals or at the western-style subway restaurant (2 options). And the lunch has its budget
Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking and bring passport or passport copy during the tour
Dress code is smart casual
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
Extra fee is requested after 8 hours tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lunch in a Local Restaurant
Entrance Tickets to the Sights
Round Cable car up and down or Chairlift up & Toboggan down the wall
English-speaking tour guide service fee
Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
Accommodation
Gratuity to the guide and driver
Personal Cost
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
You will be picked up at hotel lobby in the morning by your assigned tour guide. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with an experienced driver will be ready for you to explore Beijing. Your tour starts with visit to the Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures. Then you will venture northward to the Tian’anmen Rostrum guarded by the enormous and portrait of Mao for all to see and what has universally been photographed all over the world.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Next, through the Meridian Gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a palace complex in Dongcheng District, located in the center of the Imperial City of Beijing. It is surrounded by numerous imperial gardens and temples including Zhongshan Park, Beihai Park and Jingshan Park. In the largest Imperial Palace in the world, you will spend 1.5 to 2 hours wandering around this amazing example of imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace. Through the Forbidden City, one can see the wisdom of the ancients.
Options
From Train Station&English G
Train station&English Guide: This all inclusive private tour pickup point is Beijing city train station with English guide.
Pickup included
From PEK Airport&Special Guide
Pickup point is Beijing Capital International Airport/PEK arrival exit with Spanish/French/German/Italian guide.
Pickup included
From PEK Airport&English Guide
This all inclusive private tour pickup point is Beijing Capital International Airport/PEK arrival exit with English guide.
Pickup included
From Hotel & English Guide
This all inclusive private tour pickup point is Beijing downtown hotel lobby with English guide
Pickup included
From Hotel & Special Guide
This all inclusive private tour pickup point is Beijing downtown hotel lobby with Spanish/French/German/Italian guide
Pickup included
From PKX Airport&English Guide
This all inclusive private tour pickup point is Beijing Daxing International Airport/PEK arrival exit with English guide.
Pickup included
Reviews
204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Beijing Experience
anniedR7374CY,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I travel a lot to China on business, so it was such a treat to spend a day in Beijing to see the sights for my very first time! I booked a tour through a Marriott experience and was fortunate enough to have Catherine Lu Tours handle my reservation. We were assigned to Jenny and her driver, and we had the safest, most informative visit to Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, and ending with The Great Wall. The experience was so great, it felt as though we gained new family by the end of the day.
Had a great private tour...
ciaran d,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great private tour with my host Amy. Everything ran super smoothly. We did the Great Wall early which was a great idea to avoid the crowds. Forbidden city was amazing especially with the insights from Amy. Happy to recommend this tour
enjoy beijing with guide in Spanish !!! a total pleasure !!! the Chinese wall and the city forbidden the palace summer
Maria gabriela D,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00our guide in spanish mr Song, excellent, punctual, very attentive! it We spent barbaro explained everything very well and manages the Spanish language 100% , I would definitely do it again and highly recommended the 2 tours I do . the driver should mention it also ... very attentive gift coffee and everything
5-Stars!!!! Wonderful Beijing Experience with Wendy!!!
Everlena W,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wendy was an amazing guide! Her deep knowledge of Beijing’s culture, Tiananmen Square, and the Great Wall made the day unforgettable. As a native speaker of English, her clear communication made everything easy and enjoyable. When I wasn’t feeling well, Wendy was incredibly patient and caring—offering rest breaks and even finding green tea to help settle my stomach. I felt completely safe, comfortable, and cared for throughout the tour. Wendy’s professionalism, warmth, and passion made this experience exceptional. Highly recommend her to anyone visiting Beijing!
Charming
MariaLaura H,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour. Sofia an excellent guide in Spanish. He accompanied us all the way to our rhythm. Super attentive and willing to all our concerns.
If you want an awesome, private experience, book them!
Fulfillment,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful time with James. He went at my pace, no pressure, no rush. He took the time to explain everything and educate me regarding Chinese history and ancient traditions. 100% recommended.
Full-Day Private Tour of the Forbidden City and Chinese Wall
Sunshine37168491479,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Through our travel agency in Italy we got in touch with Catherine Lu tours, we needed a van to get around and they provided us in a short time with the required vehicle, also seen the bad weather on the day of the visit to Beijing they suggested changes and schedule changes to be able to do the organized tour anyway. I am very satisfied and I highly recommend everyone to rely on them, the only drawback, which do not have many Italian speaking guides, it is therefore recommended to book well in advance, our guide JIANG was very good and very patient with all of us!
Great experience in Beijing
Wanderer59540478636,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a full day excursion with Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Summer Palace plus a full day to the Great Wall at Jinshanling. Our guide Justin was excellent, good English en knowledgeable. He also gave us ample time to enjoy on our own and choose great lunch places for our breaks. All in all, 2 excellent days!
596marlont,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Forbidden City and Great Wall tour with May, great guide, you are understood very well and very friendly throughout the tour.
Great experience!
fermagnotta,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a truly wonderful one-day tour with Maggie. Everything was flawless from start to finish. She is organized and efficient. The service was punctual, with no delays or complications whatsoever, and communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Choosing a private tour made all the difference — it allowed me to learn more about each site, ask questions freely, and go at my own pace. Maggie was attentive and perceptive. Noticing my interest in traditional Chinese vases, she took the time to explain the history of Chinese enamel and even brought me to a local workshop where I could see the production process firsthand and purchase a piece of my own. It was a truly special experience. I now have a unique and meaningful souvenir — a piece of Beijing that I will cherish forever, even from the other side of the world. Highly recommended!
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