The 15 Best Beijing Tours & Day Trips

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - Meeting in Beijing and riding to the Wall

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

Compare Mutianyu Great Wall tour options from Beijing, with direct buses, expert guides, long Wall time, lunch, and flexible add-ons.

“My day tour was as it is described in the description and with a lot of attention and care from Helly, our tour guide. Everything was on time and instructions were very clear including the pros and cons for each option of the Great Wall walk. The bus was also very comfortable and we had a great trip. You will not regret to book it!”

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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

Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City with an English-speaking guide, palace tickets, Tiananmen Square options, and add-ons for Coal Hill Park.

“Mila was superb! Her knowledge was really good and communication clear! Would recommend.”

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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

Compare group and private Beijing tours covering Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with multilingual guides and flexible add-on sights.

“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

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

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

Review of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall tour, with private transport, lunch, tickets, and practical tips.

“Lucy was our tour guide. She went above and beyond to make sure our family saw everything wev wanted to see and have the best experience. I high recommend Lucy and this tour!!”

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

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

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

Review of MuBus Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing, with direct bus service, free exploration time, optional lunch, and practical route tips.

“Everything was perfect from the start, the pickup time to the travel. They explained everything im detail and the buffet was excellent. Highly recommend.”

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

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

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

Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City with a small group guide, prebooked entry, imperial halls, gardens, and optional Tiananmen Square or Jingshan Park.

“This was a great tour but be aware there are long waiting lines to get into the sqare (upwards of 2 hrs) so stay hydrated and bring snacks!”

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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

7.Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

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

Simplify Tiananmen Square entry in Beijing with passport registration, clear instructions, and help booking one day ahead.

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

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

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

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

See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall in one long Beijing day with transport, lunch, tickets, and a small group.

“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

9.Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

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

Tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with reserved entry, English or Spanish guides, and optional Royal Treasures Museum access.

“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

10.The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

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

Compare Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace tickets, with QR entry, transport tips, package details, timing, and honest value advice.

“We had a very special experience - Jonathon provided great guidance, made us feel comfortable and was very knowledgeable”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

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

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

Review of Mubus’s Mutianyu Great Wall bus tour from Beijing, with direct transport, guide, entry, shuttle, lunch options, and cable cars.

“Good price for money. But the tour guide tried to sell you extras. Like 2 times cable car, which is technically not needed. He was very insisting. Food was very good! Explanation in histórical part lacking. Tour guide doesn’t come with you. Good to get there”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

12.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

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

Review of a private Mutianyu Great Wall trip from Beijing, with flexible pickup, private transport, ticket help, and time to explore freely.

“We had an amazing experience on our private trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall, thanks especially to our driver, David. He was exceptionally professional and friendly, making the whole journey very convenient for our family, including our elderly parents. We opted for the 6:30 AM pick-up, which turned out to be a great choice as we arrived early and were ahead of the line for the open chair lift. David even kindly accompanied my father on the lift to ensure his safety and comfort. The entire team was outstanding, providing attentive and thoughtful service throughout. We highly recommend this trip and the team behind it!”

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

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

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

Book direct entry to Beijing’s Forbidden City using your passport, with optional guides and Treasure Gallery access for a smoother visit.

“Very enjoyable experience. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and brought the experience to life. Highly recommend”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

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

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

Review of Beijing’s Mutianyu Great Wall bus trip: low-cost transport, admission, shuttle, five hours at the Wall, and practical route tips.

“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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Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

15.Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · from $80

Explore Beijing’s hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, local beer, and family-run eateries on this intimate 3.5-hour food walk.

“Fantastic experience with Jo as a guide. He was very cary and generous towards us and the rest of the group, making sure we had everything we needed and beyond! We are extremely grateful for the evening spent together! We had amazing food and beers (plus other chinese liquors and softs too!) in typical restaurants and bars for locals, away from the main touristy places and tucked in some beautiful houtong alleys and also in a traditional house. Jo could create a friendly and welcoming environment from the very first moment and he also explained us many interesting cultural and historical facts about food and the places we visited. Thank…”

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