Beijing's Iconic Landmarks Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Tiananmen Square's vastness
- Discover Forbidden City's imperial history
- Hike the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
- Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch
- Learn from an expert English-speaking guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Gratuities
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately.
- Gratuities are not included and are appreciated.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the Great Wall hike.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning views.
- Dress in layers to adjust to changing temperatures.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Note: Forbidden City closed Mondays. Monday itinerary: Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Hill (overlooking the Forbidden City) & Great Wall.
- Passport name, number is required at time of booking for all participants, Please make sure to carry the same valid ID document throughout your trip, otherwise you may be denied entry to the scenic spots.
- Please note that Chinese nationals including visitors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must book tickets 7 days in advance for the Forbidden City. We cannot accept any bookings made within 7 days of the visit date.
- Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site.
- Toboggan unavailable for guests over 60, pregnant women and children under 3, as well as in bad weather or long queues. Round-trip chairlift/cable car available instead.
- Please book carefully if you have a train, flight or other arrangements in the evening. The tour may be delayed due to various reasons.
- This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.
- About the cable way: 1) Chairlift up+ Chairlift down or slide down. 2) Cable car up+ cable car down. You can choose one OR the other.
Traveler reviews
Great for tight schedule visitors
Great value for money, small group and amazing, attentive guide Bobo❤️ and very accommodating driver. I recommend this tour to anyone who has not so much time to see each location by themselves. Despite not having too much time dor roaming around the locations, it was still 100% worth it
Seeing the Great Wall.
We had a private family tour with our guide Lucy who was amazing! She and the driver Yang were on time for the pick-up at the hotel. Lucy had very in-depth knowledge of the historical and cultural aspects of our tour, and she explained everything in very easy-to-understand english. We were there on a monday during the school holidays (the busiest day of the week), but she managed to make the experience fun and informative. The car ride was very comfortable on a very hot day. Highly recommend both Lucy snd Yang.
A great guide of the great wall!
Lucy was an absolutely amazing tour guide! She was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating throughout our entire experience. She even arrived early and knew her way around perfectly, which made everything feel so smooth and stress-free. Yang, our driver, had a great attitude the entire time and made the trip so quick and easy for us. We especially appreciated how fluent she is in English, as she was able to explain the history and significance of all the places we visited. Overall, we had an amazing experience with Lucy and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, and thoughtful tour guide. We’re so grateful for everything she did to make our day special!
Thank you for the great visit to the Great Wall!
Thank you so much to Lucy for the wonderful and comprehensive tour, and spending almost a full 12 hours! Fluent in both English and Mandarin, she is so knowledgeable on everything in Beijing and even helped us barter for souvenirs! So appreciated everything she contributed to our experience.
The best tour director- nancy
Nancy was amazing She thought of everything and more. When we didn’t have an umbrella she had a rain coat -she shared pictures of we could not see well- she provided pictures of us with her camera I would love to have her for more tours - and I have done many tours across the world and I think she is the best