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Top 15 City Tours in China

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to settle before you commit.

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

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

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

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

2.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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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

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

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

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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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

4.4-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 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

5.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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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar - The ride back to downtown Xi’an
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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

6.Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,320 reviews · from $49

Spend about 9 to 10 hours touring Xi’an with an English-speaking guide and a group of roughly 12 people. Visit the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Pickup, entrance fees, transport, bottled water, lunch, and headset are included in the listed tour package.

“Good tour! The tour guide Rita was really good, very funny, knowledgeable, helpful and on time! Everything went smoothly and she made sure we could keep up with the schedule. She gave us information on key moments, making it easy to follow. The terracota Warriors were SUPER crowded and apparently thats the norm, but it is still super impressive to see such site.”

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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

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

8.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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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour - A local lunch beside the canals
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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

9.Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,016 reviews · from $246

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver, pairing Zhujiajiao’s canals and local lunch with Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and Shanghai Tower. Guides such as Snow, Caroline, Xin, Judy, Jane, and Queena are praised for clear English and flexible planning. Monday visits replace Yuyuan Garden with Jade Buddha Temple.

“We had a wonderful day exploring both Shanghai city highlights and Zhujiajiao Water Town with our guide, Queena. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive throughout the tour. We visited the Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, and The Bund, and later enjoyed a relaxing boat ride through the beautiful canals of Zhujiajiao. The lunch was delicious as well. Overall, it was a perfect experience and we highly recommend Queena and this tour! She had superb English and her enthusiasm was the best! 10/10”

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Beijing: Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square Waking Tour - The Temple of Heaven starts the longer route
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Beijing: Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square Waking Tour

10.Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square Waking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,002 reviews · 8 hours · from $2Best value

Choose a small-group or private Beijing tour linking Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and, on selected options, the Temple of Heaven or Jingshan Park. Guides such as Huang and Alice are praised for clear stories, thoughtful pacing, and helpful photos. Expect identity checks, long walks, and advance ticket planning.

“Joe it’s was really nice tour guy! He meet as in a hotel like 20 min from the place so we can go directly to the place, and then inside of the city he explain the man things”

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Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide) - Entering the Forbidden City with a planned route
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Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

11.Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 995 reviews · from $11

Spend about 4.5 hours with an English or Spanish guide at Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Treasure Gallery. Guides such as Vanessa, Snow, Linda, Ivy, and Icy explain palace rituals, imperial life, architecture, and modern history. Expect a small group of up to 15, timed entry, and plenty of walking.

“Wonderful tour that visited Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Our guide Vanessa was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend.”

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Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights - Jade Buddha Temple after lunch
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Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

12.Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 995 reviews · from $115

Spend 7 to 8 hours seeing old and new Shanghai with a private guide such as Annie, Sammy, or Fei Fei. Walk the Bund, Yu Garden, Old Town, French Concession, Jade Buddha Temple, and Pudong, with hotel pickup, a private car, lunch, and entrance fees depending on the package you choose.

“My day with Sammy was just awesome! We really had a great time and Sammy showed me a lot of beautiful sights in Shanghai. I enjoyed it very much. I learned a lot about the City and its history.”

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Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket - Choosing morning or afternoon entry
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Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

13.The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 836 reviews · 40 minutes - 9 hours · from $4

Book a morning or afternoon entry to Beijing’s Forbidden City, with optional guided or self-guided touring and add-ons for Tiananmen Square, Mutianyu, and hotel transfers. Your passport is used at the gate. Guides may include Anson, Andy, Mina, Selina, or Yuly, depending on the option.

“it was very easy to enter. you can get a audio tour for 40yuen.”

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Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights - Western Market and the meaning of dim sum
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Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights

14.Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 798 reviews · from $48

Start in Central at 10:30 am and spend about seven hours walking through Hong Kong’s historic districts, with tram and Star Ferry rides, snack tastings, and optional dim sum. Guides such as Gary, Joe, Monica, and Helen bring local history to life. The route ends near the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower.

“Joe was an outstanding tour guide who shared a wealth of fascinating information throughout the day. He answered all our questions with ease and clearly has deep knowledge of Hong Kong’s history. The tour itself is fantastic — it includes Read more”

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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights - Mutianyu makes Day 1 a serious outing
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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

15.Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $99

Spend two full days with an English-speaking guide and a group of about 12, visiting Beijing’s grand imperial sights and Mutianyu Great Wall. Helen, Rocky, Lucy, Kevin, Lisa Liu, and Tom are among the guides named in guest feedback. Hotel pickup within the Third Ring Road, transport, entrance fees, headsets, water, and Day 1 lunch are included in the stated mini-group option.

“Our 2-day mini trip in Beijing was absolutely unforgettable! From the majestic Great Wall to the Forbidden City and other iconic highlights, every moment was perfectly organized and full of insight. Both Helen and Rocky were truly exceptional Read more”

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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