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The 15 Best Beijing Tours & Tickets

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Beijing runs on advance tickets and early starts. Build a first visit out of these 15: the Wall, the palace and the square, the two garden days, and the hutong evening that ties them together.

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - The 1.5-hour ride from central Beijing
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From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

1.Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,216 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $19Our pick

Travel from central Beijing to Mutianyu by air-conditioned coach with an English, Spanish, or Russian guide. Choose free exploration, a village buffet, a 30-minute architecture walk, a demanding 5-kilometer hike, an overnight villa, or a combined Summer Palace and Olympic Park tour.

“We had an absolutely wonderful day today with perfect weather! We visited two of Beijing’s most iconic attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace. Our tour guide Amelia was incredibly professional and passionate. She shared detailed historical stories and made the whole trip enjoyable and informative. The Mutianyu Great Wall was breathtakingly spectacular—far more impressive than we imagined. The cable car ride up and the thrilling slide down were such fun experiences that we highly recommend. The Summer Palace was equally beautiful, with stunning lakes, pavilions, and traditional Chinese architecture. Every corner felt like a painting. Amelia took great care of our group, kept u...”

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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Tian’anmen Square: important, formal, and sometimes slow
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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

2.Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,974 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $4

Choose a 3 to 8 hour Beijing tour with an English-speaking guide, Forbidden City admission, and several route options. Mina, Miko, Jay, Susan, and other guides explain the palace, help with strict entry procedures, and can add Tian’anmen Square, lunch, museums, or Coal Hill Park.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide Lily was extremely nice and shared with us insightful information. We were very lucky to be alone with her so we got to visit a lot inside the Forbidden city, while increasing our knowledge about the past. We are leaving with an unforgettable experience and recommend this tour to everyone! Thank you Lily”

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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour - Tiananmen Square, one hour of scale and symbolism
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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

3.T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,446 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $17

Walk Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking guide. Choose a small group or private tour, then add the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, hutong dumpling class, or Great Wall. Guides such as Tony, Michael, Gary, and Song are praised for clear stories and crowd control.

“We had a tour on a really cold -9° Celsius day, so despite that, everything went great. Our tour guide spoke English really well, interesting stories. The tour time was punctual, and He payed attention to everyone to not loose each other. He was really nice, I even asked him if we can go inside one of the houses, and he rerouted us to see a house from the inside. He is really nice to the tourists, and with him you get a nice trip. (His name was Tony) The place itself was amazing, 4 hours was enough to look around the place. If it's your first time in China,…”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch - Arriving at Mutianyu around 9:30 AM
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

4.Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,056 reviews · 9 hours · from $18Top rated

Meet guide Kevin, Linda, or another English-speaking guide at Zhangzizhonglu Subway Station at 8:00 AM. Ride 90 minutes to Mutianyu, enter with your ticket, enjoy about five hours at the Wall, and return by bus. Add a family-style Chinese lunch if you want an easy meal after the climb.

“Had a great time with Kevin at the Great Wall! He's a funny guide, helping with questions and give recommendations.”

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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Tiananmen Square and Beijing’s ceremonial center
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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

5.All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,873 reviews · from $128

Spend 9 to 11 hours with a private guide such as Lucy, Wendy, Jerry, or Bobo, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, bottled water, and your choice of cable car or chairlift and toboggan are included.

“Lucy is very well educated on the history of the sites we went to see. Lunch was delicious. Had a memorable day seeing one of the wonders of the world. Thank you.”

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - The two bus schedules from Dongzhimen
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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

6.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20

Ride from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu with an English, Spanish, or Russian guide, then explore for about five hours. Guides such as Kevin, Mike, Helly, and Taka explain the route and help with optional cable car or toboggan tickets. Lunch and a short expert lecture depend on your selected option.

“On time, Kevin our leader was very helpful and professional. Enjoyed the tour and will trust Mubus in the future if the opportunity apoears.”

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - Meeting up in central Beijing
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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

7.4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $15

Walk through Beijing’s Forbidden City with a guide such as Jimmy, Maria, Miko, or Vivian, hearing stories of the Ming and Qing emperors as you visit the great halls and Imperial Garden. Choose Tian’anmen Square or Jingshan Park, and bring your passport for entry.

“Moko is a great tour guide. He’s very organized, knowledgeable, patient and helpful. It was an extreme cold day but he kept his energy up and we had a good time. It’s not easy to lead the group tour in the busy areas like tiananmen sq ans forbidden city but Moko was excellent.”

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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket) - Arriving at Tiananmen Square with your documents
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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

8.Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,704 reviews · 30 min · from $3

Ezio’s Private Tour registers your Tiananmen Square visit online using your passport details and emails confirmation before arrival. You enter with your passport and emailed screenshot, then may buy Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate. No guide or transport is included.

“Using this service made the whole experience a lot easier!”

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Entering the Forbidden City through Meridian Gate
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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

9.Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,634 reviews · from $99

Join a small group of about 12 for Beijing’s essential sights. Your English-speaking guide, often Helen, Rocky, Murphy, or Mary, handles tickets, transport, commentary, lunch, and the Mutianyu cable car or toboggan ride. Expect 10 to 11 hours, heavy walking, and an early start.

“This was the perfect trip to tick off some of the key sights in Beijing. With limited time in the city I wanted to make sure I found the right tour, and this didn't disappoint! Our guide Helen was fantastic and made the the trip smooth and enjoyable!”

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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours - Tiananmen Square sets the political stage
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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

10.Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,288 reviews · from $4

Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with ticket support or a guided group tour. English and Spanish guides such as Linda, Vanessa, Mary, Snow, and Icy lead 3 to 4-hour visits, with Royal Treasures Museum access included in selected options.

“The meeting point could be closer to the entrance, because it's a lot of walking inside the palace anyway.”

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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket - Temple of Heaven: Ceremonial Beijing Without a Guide
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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

11.The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,286 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $7

Choose the Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, then receive a supplier QR code by email or WhatsApp for direct entry. Select gates-only access or a Summer Palace package with four interior sights. This suits independent visitors who want flexibility, not a fixed guided tour.

“Must see when in Beijing. Wonderful buildings & immaculate grounds - a great place to spend half a day exploring.”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - Dongzhimen pickup and the ride to Mutianyu
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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

12.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,272 reviews · from $20

Take a direct Mubus coach from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu, with an English, Spanish, or Russian-speaking guide on board. You get four to five hours at the wall, entry, internal shuttle, tea, snacks, and optional buffet lunch. Add cable car or toboggan tickets, or select a Summer Palace option where available.

“Leo Is very good guide Always available and speak very good english. The trip to great Wall was amazing”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver - The 1.5-hour drive from Beijing
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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

13.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $84

Travel from Beijing to Mutianyu in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver such as Peter, Jack, Guo, or Shane. Your driver handles entrance tickets and the shuttle, explains the routes, and gives you about three hours to explore. Cable car and toboggan rides cost extra.

“Had a lovely trip to the wall! We actually were the first to arrive to the wall in the morning since we went early. Special thanks to my awesome driver Shane, who even accompanied me up and took some fotos. Thank you for making this trip unforgettable, Shane 🙏🏻”

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service) - Crossing Into the Inner Court
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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

14.Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · from $9

Reserve your Forbidden City ticket in advance and enter with your passport near Meridian Gate. Choose morning or afternoon admission, then explore the main halls, inner court, and Imperial Garden. Add a guide such as Bobo, Summer, Marco, or Maggie, or include the Treasure Gallery.

“Jun was very professional and his English was excellent! This tour did a great job at making everyone feel welcomed and understood. Great way to see the forbidden city! Don’t forget to book your Tiananmen Square tickets the day before so you can visit that after !”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets - Meeting at the Regent Hotel in central Beijing
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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

15.Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,256 reviews · 8.5 - 9.5 hours · from $18

Take a day trip from central Beijing to Mutianyu on a licensed ZANBUS coach. Guides such as Maggie, Lucy, Lina, Brown, and Ally help with tickets and route choices, while you get about five hours to explore independently. Cable cars and the toboggan cost extra.

“The service of the bus is very good, you can clearly find the departure place in the morning, Someone was already waiting there, with their own parking lot, leaving on time, the driver drove quickly and steadily, Lucy helped explain the history and culture in the car, and also helped buy tickets, everything went smoothly, after arriving, Lucy would give clear instructions, and recommended taking Zan Bus.”

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Explore China

Pick a wall, a palace, a river or a table.

The Wall

Great Wall DaysMutianyuBadalingJinshanlingThe Ming Tombs

Imperial Beijing

The Forbidden CityTiananmen SquareThe Summer PalaceTemple of HeavenLama Temple

On the water

Canal TownsThe Li RiverHuangpu NightsThe YangtzeEvery Boat Day

Further out

The Terracotta ArmyThe Panda BaseThe Glass BridgeRice TerracesThe Leshan Buddha