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We compared all 249 experiences in Beijing so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 249 experiences from US$ 2.50 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip
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Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Mutianyu Great Wall Day TripStep into Beijing’s history with a day trip to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall: includes hotel pickup, cable car, and local lunch.
4,461 reviews
4.98★
Duration
9h–11h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 98US$ 93per person
Beijing Day Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Tiananmen Square
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Beijing Day Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Tiananmen SquareBeijing full-day tour: explore Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Great Wall with guide, tickets, lunch, and cable car.
2,328 reviews
4.95★
Duration
10h–11h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour & Cable Car
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Best value
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour & Cable CarDirect bus from downtown Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall with 5 hours exploration, cable car access. Includes roundtrip transfer, entry, and visitor center.
3,022 reviews
4.94★
Duration
9h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · RU · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25US$ 20per person

Recommended (7)

Forbidden City Beijing guided tour: Skip ticket lines
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Travelers' pick
Forbidden City Beijing guided tour: Skip ticket lines
2,223 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h–3h
fromUS$ 22per person
Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing: 5 hours of hiking
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Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing: 5 hours of hiking
1,601 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h–9h
fromUS$ 25US$ 20per person
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket: Direct Entry & Meridian Gate Access
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Likely to sell out
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket: Direct Entry & Meridian Gate Access
1,591 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h–4h
fromUS$ 10.40per person
Beijing Hutong Food & Beer Walking Tour Hidden Restaurants
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Travelers' pick
Beijing Hutong Food & Beer Walking Tour Hidden Restaurants
1,532 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h 30m
fromUS$ 80per person
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tian'anmen Square Walking Tour Tickets
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Travelers' pick
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tian'anmen Square Walking Tour Tickets
1,389 reviews
4.86★
Duration
4h 30m
fromUS$ 16per person
Mutianyu Great Wall tour: Chairlift, hike, toboggan
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Travelers' pick
Mutianyu Great Wall tour: Chairlift, hike, toboggan
1,259 reviews
4.98★
Duration
6h–9h
fromUS$ 78per person
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip from Beijing
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Travelers' pick
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip from Beijing
1,135 reviews
4.95★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 98per person

Top rated (10)

Mutianyu Great Wall private hiking tour from Beijing
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Travelers' pick
Mutianyu Great Wall private hiking tour from BeijingHike the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall from Beijing with private transport, English-speaking guide and hotel pickup.
447 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–8h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors: Bullet train day trip
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Travelers' pick
Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors: Bullet train day tripBullet train from Beijing to Xi'an with Terracotta Warriors Museum entry, guide, lunch and hotel pickup: leave at 6:30am, return by 10:30pm the same day.
296 reviews
5.00★
Duration
17h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 564per person
3-Day Beijing Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Temple of Heaven
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Travelers' pick
3-Day Beijing Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Temple of HeavenThree days exploring Beijing's imperial landmarks (Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall with toboggan descent, Temple of Heaven) with guide, transport.
292 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3d
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 599per person
Mutianyu Great Wall private hike tour from Beijing
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Travelers' pick
Mutianyu Great Wall private hike tour from BeijingPrivate tour from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel or airport pickup and air-conditioned vehicle. You set the pace for 3 to 5 hours of hiking and exploring the wall.
236 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–8h
start times · Every day
19
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour from Beijing: Skip the Crowds
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Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour from Beijing: Skip the CrowdsPrivate day tour to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance ticket and cable car included.
153 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–9h
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 188per person
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private TourPrivate tour of Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace from Beijing with English guide, air-conditioned vehicle, cable car, lunch and hotel pickup.
108 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–9h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ZHHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 188per person
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour: 6-8 Hours
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Travelers' pick
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour: 6-8 HoursPrivate tour of Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing with air-conditioned vehicle, English driver or guide, and entrance ticket included.
106 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Full Day
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Full DayBeijing full-day tour: Mutianyu Great Wall with Forbidden City or Summer Palace. Includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch, and guide. Departures from 7am.
668 reviews
4.99★
Duration
8h–10h
start times · Every day
12
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 10per person
Beijing: Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall 2-Day Private Tour
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Travelers' pick
Beijing: Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall 2-Day Private Tour2-day private Beijing tour with Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace. Hotel pickup, all tickets, cable car & lunch included.
660 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · DE · RU · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 369per person
Great Wall & Forbidden City 2-Day Tour: Cable car descent included
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Travelers' pick
Great Wall & Forbidden City 2-Day Tour: Cable car descent includedPrivate 2-day Beijing tour with hotel pickup visiting Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace.
534 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
10
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 330per person

Lowest price (10)

Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Walk the Meridian Gate
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Travelers' pick
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Walk the Meridian GateBook your Forbidden City entry in advance using your passport. Scan at the Meridian Gate and skip the ticket line. Includes Tiananmen Square access.
170 reviews
4.69★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Tue–Sun
5
Free cancellationfromUS$ 2.99per person
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry Tickets
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Travelers' pick
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry TicketsSkip-the-line entry to Beijing's Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Official tickets, passport entry, flexible combo options. Book in advance to avoid sold-out dates.
72 reviews
4.74★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Tue–Sun
5
Free cancellationfromUS$ 3per person
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Tickets
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Travelers' pick
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square TicketsThe Forbidden City opens at 8:30am with timed entry. Book your Palace Museum ticket 7 days ahead to skip queues. Includes Tiananmen Square access and passport-based entry.
111 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h–4h
start times · Every day
17
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 3per person
Beijing: Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
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Travelers' pick
Beijing: Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation TicketReserve your entry to Beijing's Tiananmen Square, where visitor numbers are capped daily. Your passport works as your ticket at the security check.
115 reviews
4.28★
Duration
1h–4h
start times · Every day
24
Free cancellationfromUS$ 4US$ 3.76per person
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Enter at Your Chosen Time
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Likely to sell out
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Enter at Your Chosen TimePre-book Forbidden City ticket with timed entry. Scan passport at Meridian Gate and explore the world's largest wooden palace complex.
12 reviews
4.50★
Duration
2h–8h
start times · Tue–Sun
3
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromUS$ 5per person
Beijing Historic Walking Tour: Hutong, Calligraphy & Qianmen
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Travelers' pick
Beijing Historic Walking Tour: Hutong, Calligraphy & QianmenWalk Beijing's hutong alleys, Liulichang's antique street and Qianmen with a local guide in 3.5 hours. The booking fee reserves your spot, and you tip your guide at the end.
93 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 5per person
Beijing: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Tickets with Online Guide
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Beijing: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven Tickets with Online GuidePre-book Beijing's top attractions: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace tickets with QR codes. 24/7 English guide support. Same-day bookings available.
14 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
30
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromUS$ 5.59per person
Beijing: Forbidden City, Lama Temple & Temple of Heaven Private Tour
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Beijing: Forbidden City, Lama Temple & Temple of Heaven Private TourPrivate day tour of Forbidden City, Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square with hotel pickup, English guide and all entry fees included.
29 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
16
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 7per person
Lama Temple & Confucius Temple tour Beijing: Skip the lines
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Lama Temple & Confucius Temple tour Beijing: Skip the linesHalf-day Beijing temple tour with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and pre-booked entry to the Lama Temple and Confucius Temple.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ZHPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 7per person
Beijing Summer Palace: Skip-Line Ticket & Optional Guided Tour
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Travelers' pick
Beijing Summer Palace: Skip-Line Ticket & Optional Guided TourBeijing Summer Palace entrance ticket with QR code delivery, optional 2-hour guided tour, and private hotel transfers. Four packages from ticket-only to all-inclusive.
143 reviews
4.48★
Duration
1h–4h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromUS$ 7.88per person
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Beijing at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip, US$ 93 (9h–11h, 4.98★ · 4,461).
  • Top rated: Beijing Day Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall & Tiananmen Square, US$ 98 (10h–11h, 4.95★ · 2,328).
  • Best value: Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour & Cable Car, US$ 20 (9h, 4.94★ · 3,022).

Of the 249 experiences: 244 with free cancellation, 240 with instant confirmation, 145 with hotel pickup and 137 bookable last-minute.

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