All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites in Beijing
Beijing, China

All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites

Outty Ranking 48 5.0 · 1 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $285

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Is All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites worth booking?

All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $285 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
48 / 100
Rating
5/5 (1)
Duration
8 hours
From
$285 per person

Discover Beijing in your way on this customizable private day tour including comfortable transportation, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee and lunch served in local restaurant, visit the magnificent Forbidden Cit

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover Beijing in your way on this customizable private day tour including comfortable transportation, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee and lunch served in local restaurant, visit the magnificent Forbidden City in the morning and choose optional afternoon sightseeing you are interested.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Bottled water
    • English-speaking guide
    • Hotel pickup & drop-off
    • Fuel surcharge and tax
    • Entrance ticket fees
    • Chinese lunch

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. The Palace Museum

      Pickup service is provided from your Beijing downtown hotel lobby at 8:30 am, meet your friendly guide and hop on the air-conditioned vehicle to have a Beijing city sightseeing. You will firstly head to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Walk through the solemn Square to the imperial palace, and immerse yourself in the profound Chinese history. Listen to your guide’s detailed narration of the royal history and get more knowledge of Chinese culture. Later have a break for lunch at a local restaurant. Flexible tour options are provided in the afternoon, you can choose your preferred two to continue the sightseeing, options like 1. Summer Palace 2. Temple of Heaven 3. Yonghe Lamasery 4. Hutong Tour by Rickshaw 5. Jingshan Park 6. Olympic Park, outside visit of Bird's Nest & Water Cube. Afterwards, enjoy safe transfer back to your hotel to conclude the day trip.

      480 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    TWT Travel

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Ticket need to be booked in advance, please advise your preferred afternoon option while booking

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    Traveler reviews

    1 verified traveler reviews for All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Shandra N · April 2018

    This was a great tour, we did so...

    <p>This was a great tour, we did so much and the guide was very helpful. We went to Tianimsan square, the forbidden city, the heaven temple and the summer palace, and went for a very good lunch. There were 4 of us, so the private car and guide were awesome!</p>

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    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
    $285 to $435
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    0
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 48

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
    Review evidence (18% weight)12
    Booking momentum (14% weight)0
    Value for money (12% weight)0
    Listing quality (10% weight)62
    Local standing (8% weight)51
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.

    How much does All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites cost?

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    Prices start at $285 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 All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites 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 All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites?

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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 All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites 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 All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites?

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    Around 0 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 All-Inclusive Beijing Essential Tour: Forbidden City and Customizable Sites 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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