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Is Beijing Worth Visiting?

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Top experiences in Beijing

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

Discover the captivating layers of Beijing on an all-inclusive 2-day tour designed exclusively for discerning travelers.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $179 a person

Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

See all of Beijing’s cultural and historical highlights on a comprehensive and captivating full-day tour of China’s capital city.

4.6★ · 749 reviews
Free cancellation

From $99 a person

Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour

# Option 1: Half-Day Temple of Heaven Tour Uncover the soul of ancient Beijing in half a day! Admire the stunning imperial architecture of the Temple of Heaven, wander through its...

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $22 a person

2h to 3h

Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

Embark on an unforgettable imperial tour with flexible daily departure times.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $25 a person

Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

Embark on an authentic culinary tour through Dong Si Area, a cluster of lesser-visited hutongs in Beijing.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $74 a person

6h to 7h

Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City

Explore Beijing’s architectural wonders and cultural heritage with three tailored packages.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $118 a person

Old Beijing Dinner Tour

Beijing’s dinner time cuisine is so much more than the crowded tourist markets featuring bugs and mystery meat on sticks!

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $75 a person

3h to 6h

T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights

Tick off two of China's most iconic sites during this in-depth guided tour of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City with optional Beijiing main highlights such as Temple of...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $30 a person

5h to 8h

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour

Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, It's UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $80 a person

3h to 8h

Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

See Beijing glow in a whole new light after dark!

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $90 a person

4h to 6h

Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

This private tours includes the Forbidden city with the optional sights.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $90 a person

3h to 4h

Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights

This is an evening private tour with English speaking guide from your hotel to many city landmarks and attractions.

4.9★ · 78 reviews
Free cancellation

From $89 a person

4h to 6h

Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

As Beijing’s most iconic landmark, the Forbidden City is a must-visit highlight—and we offer tailored flexible packages to match your travel style: guided walking tours,...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $86 a person

3h to 6h

Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City+Options Group Tour

Why book with us? We are local experts in Beijing. We understand the frustration of getting around in Beijing. So many rules for pre booking tickets. We will handle the...

Free cancellation
Half-day

From $5 a person

48h

Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour

Save hours researching Beijing highlights by having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you, help you save time and see more in a short space of time, visit the top highlights...

Top-rated · 5.0★
Instant confirmation

From $330 a person

48h

2-Day Beijing Highlights Small-Group Guided Tour

Want a Hassle-Free, lunches included, 9 people small-sized Group Tour to see all the highlights in Beijing in 2 days?

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $165 a person

Top 3 Beijing City Highlights All Inclusive Private Tour

This amazing classic city tour of Beijing that includes both visiting the most popular attractions and also some small historic alleys.

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

From $136 a person

4h 30m

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

Discover the hidden stories of the T-squuare & Forbidden City on a small-group walking tour, with prebooked tickets ensuring a seamless start.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $16 a person

Beijing Night Tour Kungfu Show

This performance has toured over 118 global cities in the world.

Free cancellation
Skip the line

From $39 a person

2h 30m

Private Beijing Night Tour

Enjoy Beijing City with Illuminated lights.

Free cancellation
Skip the line

From $118 a person

48h

2-Day / 1-Day Tour with Forbidden City, Great Wall and More

By joining this 2-day tour, you will get to explore Beijing’s most iconic highlights, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, the...

4.9★ · 86 reviews
Free cancellation

From $98 a person

Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your half day pre-booked tour of the Summer Palace.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation