1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights
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Is 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights worth booking?
1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $64 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $64 per person
Visit highlights of Beijing including the Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City,Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace(choose one of them) with this private day tour from Beijing. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Be
What you get
- The private car & private guide
- The entrance tickets
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Visit highlights of Beijing including the Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City,Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace(choose one of them) with this private day tour from Beijing. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Beijing hotel.
What's included
Included
- The private car & private guide
- The entrance tickets
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What you'll see and do
Beijing
Today,our tour guide can meet you at your Beijing hotel lobby at 9:00am.Then, you will be escorted to the Tiananmen Square first.
10 minutes here
Tiananmen Square
At Tiananmen Square, you can take great photos of the Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People's Heroes, and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. The Tiananmen Square is seated in the center of Beijing City. During the past hundreds of years, it has witnessed numerous historical events and assemblies. Nowadays, it becomes a holding place for grand celebrations, military parades, and welcoming ceremonies for foreign leaders. Besides, visitors can admire the towering Monument to People's Heroes and the solemn Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao on the square. Traditional Tiananmen Tower, Zhengyang Gate and Qianmen Arrow Tower can also be found there.
40 minutes here
The Palace Museum
Then, you will be led to go across the Tiananmen Tower to visit the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911) lived and handled national affairs. Served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved old wooden complex in the world. The whole palace is divided into Inner Court and Outer Court by the Palace of Heavenly Purity with the outer one for emperors to handle affairs and the inner one as the living place for the imperial family. The complex is also a giant museum with more than one million national treasures exhibited there.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Heaven
After lunch,we will continue our private trip in Beijing to the Temple of Heaven. The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 AD in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD) and rebuilt twice in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD). It was the imperial place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped the Heaven and prayed for harvests. It is listed as a World Cultural Heritage. The well-known Altar of Prayer for Good Harvests is the main architecture there. Your guide will lead you to visit the Circular Mound Altar, Imperial Vault of Heaven, Divine Music Administration and Palace of Abstinence, and learn Heaven worship culture in ancient China.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Summer Palace
If you don't visit the temple of heaven, then we are going to visit the Summer Palace, where is the last stop of today. Built in Qing Dynasty, Summer Palace is the best-preserved and largest-scaled imperial garden in China that absolutely worths a visit. Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge are all famous. Longevity Hill lies by Kunming Lake, which is a pretty large natural lake in Beijing. In the evening, Seventeen-Arch Bridge is like a long rainbow lying on the wave.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Beijing
After the visit to the Summer Palace, you will be escorted back to your hotel.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- happychinatours
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is no tour at Monday, due to the Forbidden City will be closed
- Most sights in our capital city like Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven, are rather big, which demand a fair amount of walking. We kindly suggest you wear comfortable walking shoes and lightweight clothes.
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Perfect day in Beijing
It was very good ! Demi, our Guide taught us a lot about the history of China and also knew how to adapt to our needs (especially our children who sometimes got impatient because we've been visiting temples for a month 😉).
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Amazing guide
Andy is such a great help, we didn’t know we had to pre book our tickets before visiting. With his help, we manage to shift our itinerary around and still visit the sites we want to go!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $64 to $421
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights cost?
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Prices start at $64 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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