Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall worth booking?
Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall is a 8-hour experience in Tianjin, China, from $239 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $239 per person
Take one of most smooth and fastest bullet train to Beijing. This private day highlight tour will show you 3 most popular and must see attractions in Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great
What you get
About this experience
Take one of most smooth and fastest bullet train to Beijing. This private day highlight tour will show you 3 most popular and must see attractions in Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall. Private transfer, entrance fee, round way cable car or toboggan tickets on the Great Wall and lunch are inclusive. Come and enjoy this wonderful day trip to get to know some interesting stories about this amazing city.
What's included
Included
- Round way cable car or toboggan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver with private car
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Round trip second class train ticket
Not included
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Tianjin
You need to take a taxi to Tianjin train station for 30 minutes bullet train to Beijing. We will buy the train ticket online in advance. You just need to present the passport to take the train to Beijing.
30 minutes here
Tiananmen Square
Your private tour guide and private car with driver will come to meet you at Beijing train station arrival exit. The first place you will visit the Tiananmen Square which is the biggest city center square in the world. Moreover, along famous Chang'an Street, you will see The Great Hall of People, and The National Museum (used to be named Chinese history and revolution museum). In additional, the center of the square is the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum.
50 minutes here
The Palace Museum
From the Tiananmen Gate you can walk towards the Forbidden City (the biggest Imperial Palace in world). There are 9999.5 rooms inside, and with over 600 years history. There were total 24 Chinese emperors who lived and ruled the country in this place from Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty). It's worth to spend a couple of hours to visit the highlight of the Forbidden City.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Mutianyu Great Wall
During lunch time, your tour guide will take you to a local restaurant for local authentic food meal. In the afternoon, you will visit one of the seven wonders in the world - Mutianyu Great Wall. Your tour guide will take you to a less crowded section Great Wall where you can hike for around 2 hours. From the city to the Great Wall takes about 1.5 hours driving time. You will take the cable car up to the half way, and then start to enjoy your hiking journey. Then you will also take cable car on your way back. This surely save your time and energy. After the day tour, your driver and tour guide will send you back to the train station to catch the train back to Tianjin.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- zh-TW, cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lily's Tour Company
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- You will get the train ticket booking number for 3 days before the tour, you need use your passport and booking number to redeem the train ticket in the train staion.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Summer was the most attentive and friendly guide. She guided us extraordinarily well in the forbiden city, took us to a phenomenal buffet lunch and then took us through the great wall. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and willing, the best experience!
via Tripadvisor
Summer was an excellent tourist guide! I enjoyed his explanations and his way to guide us to know about the Chinese culture. It was a great adventure!
via Tripadvisor
Great one day trip!! All what You should see
All the China’s greatest treasures in a single day pill 😉 The trip was planned and run perfectly - despite my delay (morning traffic jams) - we managed to visit everything that was planned (thank you Lilly) Jerry's incredible knowledge will guide you through history from the Great Wall of China through the Ming Dynasty to modern times. Garry's private transport - thanks to him we are everywhere on time and above all safe!!!! Tom (and Jerry and Gary) 😃😃😃 Till the next time…
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our tour and sharing your great feedback. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your time in Beijing. Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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
- $239 to $399
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Lily's Tour Company, who run 74 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.3 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tianjin.
How much does Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall cost?
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Prices start at $239 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tianjin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall 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 Tianjin is not rushed.
Is Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tianjin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & 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 Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall 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 Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall?
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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 Tianjin 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 Tianjin and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & 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 Tianjin 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 Tianjin?
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On Outty we rank every Tianjin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port, Classic Private 2-Day Shore Excursion Tour Package to Beijing from Tianjin Port, Tianjin Shore Excursion: 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 Tianjin?
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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 Tianjin?
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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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