2-day Beijing tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: Skip-the-line access
Two days to see Beijing's landmarks without the queues or the planning.
A 2-day private guided tour from Tianjin Cruise Port to Beijing covers Mutianyu Great Wall, Tian'anmen Square with skip-the-line access, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. You travel in an air-conditioned SUV with a professional English-speaking guide. Pickup happens at the port, and the tour is fully customizable. Forbidden City tickets are booked 7 days in advance to avoid sellouts, and meals at local restaurants are your choice along the way.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned SUV for both days.
- private English-speaking guide.
- professional driver.
- local taxes, tolls and parking fees.
- skip-the-line access to Tian'anmen Square.
- Forbidden City entry ticket (booked 7 days ahead).
- pickup and drop-off at Tianjin port and your Beijing hotel.
Times
- Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30
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Prices and times updated 10 days ago
Operated by Encounter China Tours
The experience
The driver picks you up at Tianjin International Cruise Port and drives 2.5 hours to Beijing. Day one takes you to Mutianyu Great Wall in the suburb, where you walk the wall itself rather than the crowded central sections. After lunch at a local restaurant (a chance to eat Beijing cuisine instead of tourist-zone food), you have the option to catch an acrobatic performance with VIP seating in the evening, then head to your Beijing hotel.
Day two starts with a hotel pickup. You visit Tian'anmen Square with skip-the-line access under your guide's support, then move through the Forbidden City on a less-touristic route that avoids the main tourist flows. Lunch is at an authentic local restaurant you choose. The afternoon takes you to Summer Palace on Beijing's outskirts before the driver returns you to Tianjin port. The Forbidden City tickets are reserved 7 days ahead so they don't sell out, and the entire itinerary can be adjusted to suit what you want to see.
An air-conditioned SUV is yours for both days, which matters when you're moving between sites spread across Beijing's suburbs and the port 190km away. The guide speaks English and knows how to navigate the sites without the standard tour-group stops, so you move at your own pace rather than waiting for a group to gather.
Is this one for you?The 2.5-hour drive from port to Beijing and back means this tour works best if you're docked in Tianjin for at least two full days or have flexibility with your ship's schedule. The private vehicle and customizable route let you set the pace and choose which sites matter most, rather than following a fixed group itinerary.
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Top questions
How long is the drive from Tianjin port to Beijing?
The drive takes 2.5 hours from Tianjin International Cruise Port to reach Beijing.
Can I skip the line at Tian'anmen Square?
Yes, skip-the-line access to Tian'anmen Square is included. Your guide will handle the entry process so you walk straight through.
When are Forbidden City tickets booked?
Forbidden City tickets are reserved 7 days in advance to ensure they don't sell out during your visit.
What's included for meals during the tour?
Lunch breaks at local restaurants are built into both days, and you choose where to eat. The meals themselves are not included in the tour price.
Is the tour private or shared with other travelers?
This is a completely private tour. You have your own guide and driver in a dedicated air-conditioned SUV for the full 2 days.
Can I change the itinerary if I want to see something different?
Yes, the tour is fully customizable. You can adjust the stops and timing to match what you want to explore in Beijing.
2-day Beijing tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: Skip-the-line access
2d · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 700 per person