Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall
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Is Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall worth booking?
Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall is a 9-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $88 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 202 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (202)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $88 per person
Gain insight into imperial China on a full-day tour of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing. Start with a look at the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then tour the immense Forbidden City complex with your knowle
What you get
About this experience
Gain insight into imperial China on a full-day tour of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing. Start with a look at the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then tour the immense Forbidden City complex with your knowledgeable guide. After lunch, hike along the Badaling Great Wall and enjoy multiple photo opportunities on the Wall. Travel in comfort with your guide, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees to the Fobidden City and Badaling Great Wall
- English speaking tour guide and air-conditioned car with chauffeur
- Complimentary bottled water
Not included
- Meals
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Tiananmen Square
In the morning, your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby, and then a comfortable and capacious chauffeur-driven car will transfer you to Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around this city square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around Tiananmen Square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.
60 minutes here
The Palace Museum
Next, let’s explore the Forbidden City/Palace Museum, the largest and most intact imperial palace complex that was home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911 AD. With your guide, visit the most essential palaces on the central axis and chambers on the two wings among its 9,999 rooms.
180 minutes here · Admission included
The Great Wall at Badaling
After enjoyng about a 1.5-hour private escort, you’ll arrive at the Badaling Great Wall, one of the best-preserved sections of the enormous military defense system in ancient China. After the tour is completed, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in downtown Beijing.
180 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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Travel China Guide
Know before you go
- 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
- Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. Make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you’ll be refused entry by the scenic areas.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 202 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
202 verified traveler reviews for Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great half day tour
We really enjoyed the tour with our guide Helen. Tiananamen Square and the Forbidden Coty were incredible and we learned loads from Helen who was great :)
Response from the operator: Thanks for your lovely feedback! Helen truly loves sharing the stories behind these incredible sites. She'll be delighted that you enjoyed the tour so much and that you learned a lot. So glad you had a great experience!
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Michael was an excellent...
Michael was an excellent tour guide. He provided so much information about the historic context and cultural significance of the buildings and features around Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. He also gave us a recommendation for dinner that was delicious. We would highly recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you! Michael will be absolutely delighted to hear that his deep knowledge of the historic and cultural significance of Square and the Forbidden City made your tour excellent — and that his dinner recommendation hit the spot. Thanks for the high recommendation!
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Excellent tour from Rocky
Enjoyable and informative tour by our terrific guide Rocky. He was even kind enough to take some excellent photos.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're thrilled that Rocky's engaging and informative guidance – plus his great photo skills – made your tour so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words – hope to welcome you again.
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Excellent tour of Forbidden City
Jessica was an excellent guide. She took us to many interesting sites and explained the facts in an engaging fashion
Response from the operator: Thank you so much! We're thrilled that Jessica's engaging explanations and her selection of interesting sites made your tour excellent. We'll share your kind words with her. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Rushed, waste of money
Very rushed. Our tour guide Michael kept running off had to race to keep up. We had limited opportunities to look around. Tiananmen square he gave us an overview of why communism is great and so is Stalin's year plan. Then we had 20 miinutes to run around the square on our own while he waited for us to come back. In the Forbidden city, he kept running off and then getting annoyed that we couldn't keep up because we were trying to look around. Thankfully, we didn't include the great wall part of the tour so we left the group and had the opportunity to explore the Forbidden city on our own and redo all the areas Michael made us rush through. This tour was a waste of money. Very little was said about the places we visited.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your detailed and honest feedback. Your review is invaluable in helping us improve our services. We are deeply sorry that your experience with Michael fell so short of expectations. Please be assured we are investigating this matter immediately to take appropriate internal action. To prevent this from happening again, we are implementing immediate training for our guides focusing on pacing, historical accuracy, and customer service. Thanks & Best regards,
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $88 to $359
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 71
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall cost?
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Prices start at $88 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 Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 202 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 Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall?
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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 Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall?
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Around 71 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall 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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