Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square... in Beijing
Beijing, China

Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square...

Outty Ranking 73 4.9 · 11 traveler reviews48 hoursFrom $179

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73/100

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4.9/5

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Is Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square... worth booking?

Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square... is a 48-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $179 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
73 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (11)
Duration
48 hours
From
$179 per person

Discover the historic and glamorous spots of Beijing on 2-day private tour. With your professional tour guide, you will visit the solemn Tiananmen Square and take nice photos here, spend time wandering in the 600-year-ol

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover the historic and glamorous spots of Beijing on 2-day private tour. With your professional tour guide, you will visit the solemn Tiananmen Square and take nice photos here, spend time wandering in the 600-year-old imperial Forbidden City, and then go sightseeing in the Temple of Heaven and have a rickshaw trip in the narrow old Hutongs. The next day, drive out of the town to venture the Badaling Great Wall and enjoy the spectacular view on the top. Then have a photo stop at the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest). Finally round off your tour with a visit to the royal garden Summer Palace. Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers on both days. Your knowledgeable guide shares stories throughout the trip.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private English speaking guide
    • Air conditioned car with chauffeur
    • Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
    • Centrally located hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Entrance tickets

    Not included

    • Meals
    • Hotel accommodation
    • Gratuities

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • 2-Day Private Beijing Tour

      Route: Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall. Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Lama Temple, Summer Palace. Duration: 2 days Inclusion: Pickup & drop-off from your hotel lobby, entrance fees, English-speaking guide, driver, round-way cable car ride. Private Tour & No Shopping Pickup included

    • 2-Day Mini Group Beijing Tour

      Mini Group: Day1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, lunch, Mutianyu Great Wall Day2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Lama Temple, Summer Palace Duration: 2 days Inclusion: Pickup & drop-off from your hotel lobby, entrance fees, English-speaking guide, driver, lunch on Day 1, cable car. Attention: Visitors from Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan must book at least 7 days in advance. Foreign passport holders can book anytime. Pickup included

    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
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Travel China Guide

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out. Kindly advise you to book the tour 8 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
    • We offer free pick-up within the fourth ring road of the Beijing city. While Beijing is really a very large city, to ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly as scheduled, we suggest you choose centrally located downtown hotels. For any pick-up issues, your one-on-one travel consultant is ready to help anytime.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    10 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    11 verified traveler reviews for Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square.... Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    annaaA6123WD · April 2026

    Two days in Beijing

    Two beautiful days full of fantastic places and monuments. The guides, Rocky and Murphy, are very interesting and their job was very good

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We're so happy that Rocky and Murphy made your two days so wonderful – interesting guides doing great work. Hope to see you again soon!

    via Tripadvisor

    E8045CFisaack · August 2025

    Fun/informative tour through Beijing/Great Wall

    Went on an informative tour through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with our tour guide, Candy. She gave us lots of historical background on the places we visited, including lots of details about the symbolism behind the architecture in the Forbidden City. As a group, we also appreciated her accommodating our request to switch from the cable car to the downhill toboggan at Mutianyu. Thanks Candy!

    Response from the operator: Dear Isaac K, thank you for taking time to post your Beijing experience! What we strive for is offering you with smooth and enjoyable trips. It’s very encouraging to have your satisfaction, which is also a great impetus for our improvement. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity of serving you again! Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.

    via Tripadvisor

    Greg E · July 2025

    Beijing historical sites with China Travel Guide

    What an amazing way to start our tour of China. Selena, our tour guide, and the Travel China Guide made everything so easy. Selena was delightful, informative, helpul, patient and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed the history of the Great Wall, The Forbidden City and the Summer Palace amongst other things. Thanks so much Selena.

    Response from the operator: Dear Greg E, thank you for taking time to share your wonderful trip in Beijing! We are so glad to see you were satisfied with your journey and our travel service. It is our honor to have your trust. Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.

    via Tripadvisor

    506andreasn · October 2024

    Super guided day tour

    We made the first day of our 2 day tour with David today. It was mega interesting and David also gave us a lot of information outside the tour. We had a lot of fun and were super informed. We are already looking forward to tomorrow.

    Response from the operator: Dear Andreas N, thank you for taking time to share your wonderful trip! We are so glad to see you were satisfied with your journey and our travel service. It is our honor to have your trust. We sincerely look forward to the trip in Beijing with you! Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    666reubenl · October 2024

    2 DAY TOUR EXPERIENCE

    This tour was amazing i found it was very intresting the talk our guide Rocky fave on Hutongs and how he bought us into the house to chat about the history of them and how famils of multiple generations lived together. Rocky took us to great dumpling place and kept us to entertained the whole time and lots of really intresting history.

    Response from the operator: Dear Reuben L, very appreciate your time in sharing your Beijing experience! We are greatly delighted to have your content with your trip and our travel service, what is we strive for. We look forward to traveling the world with you soon. Best regards, TravelChinaGuide Tours.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    48 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $179 to $649
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 73

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)43
    Booking momentum (14% weight)34
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)51
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square...: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square... cost?

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    Prices start at $179 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 Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square... take?

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    Plan for about 48 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 Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square... worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 11 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 Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square...?

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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 Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square... suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square...?

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    Around 4 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 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square... 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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