10 City Tours in Beijing That You Shouldn't Miss

May 19, 2021 Trinity Boughner

Welcome to a capital city whose story goes back at least 3000 years. In Beijing, you'll find a wealth of history, both ancient (the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace, Forbidden City) and more recent (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Tiananmen Square). For the best market experience, choose the Dirt Market over the touristy Silk Market. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is absolutely essential.
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1. Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Local Family Courtyard Visit

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Gain a deeper understanding of Beijing's history and culture as you walk the streets of the old hutong allays with a private guide on this walking tour. Learn about the impressive design of the 'chessboard city', discover the significance of hutong allays, know the meaning of the decorations been used along the hutong, and visit the non-touristy hutong courtyard home which open only for you. By walking the same paths that the locals do, you will be genuinely immersed in the Old Beijing lifestyle.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation fee to the attraction and back to your hotel

Reviewed By latoyaj632

My daughter and I had the pleasure of having Qing as our tour guide. We had a great experience. Qing was very knowledgeable and added funny commentary to engage my 9 year old daughter, whom is not interested in History (yet)! We learned a lot about Chinese history and culture, with the added benefit of being allowed to take ample time to take a multitude of pictures. Qing has hosted this tour for many years, so she provided us with tips to take the most flattering shots in this historical venue. I would definitely recommend Qing when taking this tour. We will remember this experience forever.

2. Beijing Private Customized Shopping and City Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

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This private customized tour takes you to see the amazing attractions and shop at the same time. This tour is designed for those who want to visit the most important city sites in Beijing and don't want to miss the shopping opportunity. This is a private tour just for you and your party. With a flexible itinerary, you can see the sights that you want to see while being chauffeured around town. Your professional guide will make sure to understand your main interests in order to save you time and only focus on the sites and shopping points that you are most interested in. A tasty local lunch is included during the tour.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Chinese lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fee

Reviewed By Lover_of_food2b

Anson was our tour guide. He spoke great English and had tons of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were walking in, which was also the location of our hotel. He gave us a variety of food choices, all delicious, but did give us the option to be more adventurous. We opted out of eating anything too exotic. We were so impressed with Anson, we signed up for a tour at the Forbidden City and requested him. He is extremely knowledgable about the history in China and tells it in a way that keeps things interesting.

3. Beijing Walking Tour: Temple of Heaven and Hongqiao Market

Temple of Heaven, 1 Tian Tan Dong Lu, Dongcheng Qu, China, 100061 Beijing Tour Guide
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Rewind to China’s Ming and Qing eras on a 2-hour walking tour of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. Learn about its importance to the imperial families of China, then watch Beijing’s older citizens perform their morning exercises. Combine with a visit of Hongqiao Market (Pearl Market), famous for its pearl vendors, but offers just about everything you can think of – electronics, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art and crafts.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Small group tour, Entrance fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By simonelafleur

I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)

4. Full-Day Beijing Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Tour

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Join this impressive tour around Beijing’s most essential highlights. Witness the history of China from fading to rising in the Tiananmen square as well as discover three UNESCO sites: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Accompanied by a professional and friendly tour guide learn more about China's history and culture. After your day tour, you will have the option to enjoy a night show .(see more details upon booking).

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide and driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Beijing Night Show if option is chosen, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By KanoPal

Best tour guide ever!! Ronner explained all the details of the city, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace to us. He was so helpful to consider our requests, and we got to change the original program a little bit. When went to eat authentic Peking Duck, which was probably the best we've ever had in our life. If I ever come back here, I'd definitely book with this company again.

5. 5-Hour Private Beijing Central Axis and Forbidden City Tour

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Clamber into your traditional mode of transport and discover an alternative side of Beijing; see locals going about daily life; visit a local home to gain insight into ancient Chinese customs and culture; land the top of Jingshan park for a bird's-eye view of the whole Forbidden City, experience the center of traditional Beijing from outside the Bell and Drum Tower; keep an everlasting memory by taking snapshots of Olympic Center and enjoy the convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel on this enriching tour. 

Inclusions: Professional guide and driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Rickshaw tour at Hutong, Optional with airport transfer

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By KanoPal

Best tour guide ever!! Ronner explained all the details of the city, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace to us. He was so helpful to consider our requests, and we got to change the original program a little bit. When went to eat authentic Peking Duck, which was probably the best we've ever had in our life. If I ever come back here, I'd definitely book with this company again.

6. 3-Hour Private Hutong Walking Tour with Drum Show at Drum Tower and Tea Tasting

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Take a morning or afternoon 3-Hour walking tour at ancient Beijing Hutongs. Stroll around the Houhai Lake area, walk along small alleys, explore the Tobacco Street (Yandaixie Street) with interesting stores, clime up to the Drum Tower to watch a 20-minute drumming performance. Then sit down and enjoy a Tea Ceremony at a tea house inside Bell Tower.

Inclusions: Tea tasting, Local guide, Hotel pick up, Entrance fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By simonelafleur

I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)

7. Beijing Private Tour: 2-Hour Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Quick Explorer

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With limited time in Beijing, avoid the crowds and take a 2-hour walking tour through the Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City.Choose from several times available and learn the stories behind the masterpieces with the direct entry.Your guide will meet in your hotel's lobby and lead you to discover the highlights of the Forbidden city.After the 2 hours guided tour, you will have your own time to explore more of the Palace or your guide will give suggestions on where to go to your next destination and how.Entrance fees and free hotel pick up with one way transfer is included.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour, One-way private transfer to The Tian'anmen Square, Entrance fee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By Lover_of_food2b

Anson was our tour guide. He spoke great English and had tons of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were walking in, which was also the location of our hotel. He gave us a variety of food choices, all delicious, but did give us the option to be more adventurous. We opted out of eating anything too exotic. We were so impressed with Anson, we signed up for a tour at the Forbidden City and requested him. He is extremely knowledgable about the history in China and tells it in a way that keeps things interesting.

8. Snacks Exploration Private Tour through Local Hutongs

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Relaxing walking Hutong area  with an experienced private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Taste more than 10 different dishes at a range of small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries and restaurants. Your 3-hour tour includes all food tastings, a great treat for foodies! Hotel pick up (Uber), private professional guide are inclusive .The picking up time is flexible based on your situation .

Inclusions: Hotel pick up, Food tasting (10+ different food tasting), Private knowledgeable English-speaking guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel Drop-off, Guide gratuities (Recommend for excellent service )

Reviewed By Ailton007

We were so glad we did this tour vs. just walking Forbidden CIty ourselves. Connie our guide was super knowledgeable, contextualized and explained the history of the place and led us to places / photo ops inside Forbidden City which we would have never discovered otherwise. She picked us up at our hotel and we took the bus there, everything went smooth until we were inside and and we didn't feel rushed. Plenty of time to explore and Jingshan Park afterwards was great as well. Well organized with a great guide and we learned so much about Chinese history. Highly recommended!

9. 12-Day Small Group China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Kunming and Lijiang

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Join this guided 12-day tour of China and visit three of its major cities - Beijing, Xi'an and Guilin and then continue to Kunming and Lijiang - inhabited mostly by ethnic people. Travel in small groups numbering no more than 6 travelers, benefit from the cost-effective group tour price and enjoy the expert service of professional, English-speaking tour guides.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, One-way Economy class airfare of Beijing/Xi'an/ Guilin, Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Professional English-speaking guides, Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles, Train fare of Guilin/ Kunming/Lijiang.

Exclusions: International airfares, Entry Visa fees, Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers, Airport drop-off service in Lijiang on Day 12

Reviewed By 283brianneb

Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.

10. Forbidden City Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

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Private guide pick you up from lobby of your hotel. Special lane through Tiananmen security, skip long entrance lines. Guide is hand-picked for their experience and knowledge with incredible details about the history, architecture and culture of the palace . A remarkable ancient architectural masterpiece of China. More than 15 carefully selected spots in the Forbidden city will be visited with the help of your knowledgeable tour guide. The mysterious palace of the ancient emperors is waiting for you to explore.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up ( No Private Vehicle ) , Private knowledgeable guide, Attractions entrance fee

Exclusions: Hotel drop off , Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service ), Transport fee

Reviewed By FelipeS2097

This tour is amazing. Leos agency is super trustfull and kind. He arranged everything, so I didn't have to worry about anything. Totally recommend his tours.

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