Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
This private full-day tour covers four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing.
It includes a tour of Tiananmen Square, plus visits to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple, Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven instead.
All entrance fees, delicious local lunch, private tour guide and private transfer service are fully included.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple , Summer Palace and the Templer of Heaven instead.
Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site.
Please wear comfortable shoes
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your Skip The Line Forbidden City entrance ticket
This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square
Your friendly guide will meet you at your Beijing hotel in the morning. During peak periods: April spring break, July–August summer vacation, Chinese Labor Day (May 1–7), National Day (October 1–7) and Spring Festival (mid-February), we will enjoy a hassle-free drive-by view of Tiananmen Square to avoid long security lines that often take 1–3 hours to enter. You’ll still get great views of all landmarks: the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Tiananmen Rostrum, Great Hall of the People, and National Museum of China. We provide free reservation codes for the evening session at Tiananmen Square. Simply ask your guide for the code to visit independently after the tour. On all other off-peak dates, we will enter Tiananmen Square for a walking tour.
The Palace Museum
Then we will proceed to the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) — the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient imperial complex, with over 500 years of history. Constructed between 1406 and 1420, the palace has been damaged, looted, rebuilt and restored numerous times. As a result, most of the existing architecture dates from the 18th century onward.
Options
Guide+private car+lunch
Private driver with car: Licensed tour guide, local food lunch, private driver with car, entrance tickets are all included. Pickup included
Guide+private car+lunch+show
Local food lunch included Acrobatic show included: Middle back seat around row 17-22 Pickup included
Tour by DiDi Taxi & no lunch
DiDi taxi included: You will take DiDi Taxi as the transportation. Your private tour guide will take DiDi taxi for you on the tour. No lunch included: This option does not include lunch, and the cost of lunch needs to be paid by own. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Entrance ticket
Round trip transfer
Gasline, Patrol, Parking, Toll fee
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
274 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tienneman Square was amazing!
Valerie O,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tienneman square is a do not miss!! Everything was unforgettable but Tienneman takes the cake. We were also very fortunate to have a very knowledgeable tour guide named Jeffrey and our driver was Wang. They made sure we saw all the important sites. Definitely recommend 100%
Amazing experience!
sebastiangL4108ZL,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience exploring Beijing with our guide, Sally. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating details about the history of the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, making each site come alive. Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly, even with the large crowds. Booking the private tour with our own car and driver made the experience feel exclusive and ensured seamless transfers between all the attractions. Sally’s professionalism, friendliness, and deep knowledge made this tour truly special. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing who wants a stress-free, informative, and memorable experience. Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks for another day of excellent service
Golftrekker,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny provided another day of excellent service as a guide. She was able to start early so we were able to avoid long lines. She was knowledgeable about the historical sites we visited. I recommend her highly.
Absolutely fantastic day!
Gary A,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nancy was absolutely awesome. We were able to see all four sights st s pace that was perfect. Never rushed. Skipped many long lines and she knew how to skip crowds and still see it all. Great English and established a good rapport with us. Could not have been better!
A must!
habzi,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super day in Beijing thanks to Sally, our guide. We learned a lot about Chinese history, different dinasties and emperors, it was such an interesting tour. Summer palace was one of our highlights in Beijing. Lunch was super tasty as well. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, you will walk a lot, and don’t forget to bring your sunscreen and sunglasses with you. The tour is highly recommended!
Beijing in one day
HaqN,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a short stay in beijing in May and we booked this trip to cover most of the major highlights in beijing city. Our guide Lotus was well informed and very accommodating.She even suggested additional activity, such as watching acrobatic show, which was wonderful and also she just took us to a nice lunch place with delicious lunch.
Nice tour with Lotus
Maximilian B,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour with Lotus she showed us around Tiananmen Square, temple of Heaven and forbidden city. Recommend it
Short, concise and enjoyable.
Irene R,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The guide Nancy was very good. Knowledgeable, attentive and efficient. Also gives credit to the driver Mr. Yang! All in all, our tour was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Excellent
anmola824,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with Sunny. I had 2 seniors traveling with me and she took excellent care of the entire group’s requirements. It was great learning about Chinese history and culture from her.
Sunny made the tour memorable
868jacquelinea,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny is very knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. She planned the day based on our comfort and shared alot of history with us. She is very good if you want to understand Beijing history, culture and give you information on shopping and restaurants too.
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