Beijing Shore Excursion from Tianjin: Forbidden City & Great Wall

See the Forbidden City and Great Wall in one day, or pick your own Beijing stops

A private shore excursion from Tianjin Xingang Port to Beijing with a professional English-speaking guide, letting you customize which attractions to visit: downtown landmarks like the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, the Great Wall, or a combination of both. You pick whether to return to the port or end in Beijing, and entrance fees for your chosen sites are included. The full combined tour takes roughly 8 hours, while downtown-only or Great Wall-only options run shorter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Forbidden City2h · entry included
2. Summer Palace2h
3. Lama Templepass by

Shore Excursion from Tianjin to Beijing

• Depart from Tianjin Xingang Port
• Choose customized downtown Beijing tour
• Visit 2-3 selected attractions
• Enjoy private guide commentary
• Optionally visit Forbidden City or Summer Palace
• Optionally visit Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, or hutongs
• Optionally visit Great Wall sections
• Return to Tianjin Port or end tour in Beijing

The experience

Three packages let you shape the day around your cruise schedule. The downtown Beijing option gives you 2–3 attractions to choose from (Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, or traditional hutongs) with a guide who paces the visit to your comfort and explains the history of each site. The Great Wall package takes you directly from the port to one of three sections: Badaling (the most visited and well-preserved), Mutianyu (known for scenery and fewer crowds), or Juyongguan (historically significant). If you want both, the full-day tour stacks the Forbidden City with Mutianyu Great Wall, though the timing is tight: roughly 2.5 hours to the Forbidden City, 2 hours there, 1.5 hours to the wall, and 3 hours back to port.

Your private guide meets you in downtown Beijing (not at the port), while the driver picks you up and drops you back at Tianjian Xingang Port. Entrance fees for your selected attractions are built in. Cable car rides at the Great Wall are optional and paid on site. Lunch is on your own, though your guide will point you toward local restaurants. Note that the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven close on Mondays, so the tour swaps in the Summer Palace instead. You can end the day back at the port to rejoin your cruise or stay in Beijing if your schedule allows.

What’s included

• Professional private guide in English.
• private transfer from Tianjian Xingang Port to your chosen attractions and back.
• entrance fees for 2–3 attractions depending on your package (downtown sites, Great Wall, or both).
• customizable itinerary based on your interests and cruise schedule.

Options for this experience

4 options

P1: City Sites, ending at the Cruise PortGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00P1: City Sites, ending at the Cruise Port: Explore downtown Beijing attractions on a customized tour, then return to the port once the tour is over. Pickup is included.

P1: City Sites, ending in BeijingGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00P1: City Sites, ending in Beijing: This tour package covers sightseeing spots within Beijing city. It begins at Xingang Port and finishes in Beijing.

P3: City + Wall, ending in BeijingGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00Covers visits to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall starting from Xingang Port, ending in Beijing. Entrance fees are included; the cable car is not. Pickup is included.

P3: City + Wall - Xingang PortGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00P3: City + Wall - Xingang Port: Covers visits to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, starting from Xingang Port. Entrance fees are included; the cable car is at your own expense. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Unique Beijing Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the downtown-only package if you have a few hours between ship departure and return; pick the Great Wall option if you want one iconic landmark without the rush of multiple stops; go for the combined tour only if you're willing to start early and spend the full day, since fitting both the Forbidden City and Great Wall into one visit means minimal time at each site.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's the difference between visiting just downtown Beijing and adding the Great Wall?

Downtown Beijing focuses on imperial palaces and temples within the city. You pick 2–3 sites and spend roughly 4 hours total. Adding the Great Wall extends the day to around 8 hours and includes travel to one of three wall sections. The combined tour pairs the Forbidden City with Mutianyu Great Wall but requires an early start and a full day.

Can I choose which attractions to see on the downtown tour?

Yes. You select 2–3 from Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, or traditional hutongs, and tell the operator at booking. Your guide will tailor the pace and route to fit your choices and the time you have before your cruise departs.

What happens if the Forbidden City is closed when I want to visit?

The Forbidden City closes on Mondays, so if your tour date falls on a Monday, the operator replaces it with the Summer Palace, which offers similar imperial gardens and architecture.

Do I have to return to the port, or can I stay in Beijing after the tour?

You choose at booking. Most travelers return to Tianjian Xingang Port to rejoin their cruise, but you can end the tour in Beijing if your schedule allows. Just confirm your disembarkation time with your cruise company first.

Is lunch included, and what about cable cars at the Great Wall?

Lunch is not included. Your guide will recommend local restaurants at your own expense. Cable car rides at the Great Wall are optional and paid on site if you want them.

Which Great Wall section should I choose if I'm returning to the port?

If you're heading back to Tianjian Xingang Port, the operator recommends Huangyaguan Great Wall in Tianjin, which is closer to the port and saves travel time. If you're staying in Beijing, Badaling is the most famous and well-preserved, while Mutianyu offers fewer crowds and better scenery.