
Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day
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Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 120 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day worth booking?
Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $22 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 120 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (120)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $22 per person
A privately guided tour, customized to your needs for a full day touring in Beijing. Some highlights include the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, visiting the Hutongs by pedicab. But there's more, shopping in Beijing with
What you get
About this experience
A privately guided tour, customized to your needs for a full day touring in Beijing. Some highlights include the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, visiting the Hutongs by pedicab. But there's more, shopping in Beijing with your own personal guide for the best bargains in town, what could be better. Custom Tour Option: We offer an English-speaking tour guide privately for 8 hours.The transferportation, admission tickets, and meals are NOT included. Private Tour Option: Transportation, English-speaking tour guide, admission tickets, lunch are all included. PVT-01: Forbidden City + Tian An Men Square + Great Wall at Badaling PVT-02: Forbidden City + Tian An Men Square + Temple of Heaven + Summer Palace PVT-03: Great Wall at Badaling + Ming Tomb PVT-04: Mutianyu Great Wall PVT-05: Forbidden City + Tian An Men Square + Temple of Heaven PVT-06: Summer Palace + Lama Temple + Panda Garden PVT-12: Mutianyu Great Wall + Ming Tomb PVT-13: Summer Palace + Great Wall at Badaling
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 120 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
120 verified traveler reviews for Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Comfortable day tour
Easier than trying to do it yourself. Could skip the tea demonstration unless you want to pay too much for tea.
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Friendly Guide and Personalized Experience
I booked this tour for my parents and brother while they were visiting. They really enjoyed the personalized tour and it gave them a lot of context for the temples they went to see. The tour guide was very helpful with my father when he wasn't feeling well and even made sure my mother and brother made it to their next destination at the end of the tour. We really liked that we could work with this company to see the exact things we wanted to see. My mother and brother were very pleased and had a good day out.
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Excellent tour and a very positive experience!
We had an amazing experience! She took us around the hutong and showed us the drum tower and the lama temple. Lots of historical context, knew the fun spots to visit, and indulged our interests on the trip.
via Viator
Excellent van, driver and tour guide!!
Very nice brand new van to drive us around and excellent t driver. Murphy was out tour guide and he was wonderful and very educational. He helped us find bathrooms and helped with food choices. His English is wonderful and loved his history stories!
via Viator
A good trip
Nina our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personal. It rained during our tour, I think Nina was sadder about it than us.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 42
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day cost?
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Prices start at $22 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 Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day 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 Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 120 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 Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day?
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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 Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day 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 Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day?
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Around 42 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 Private Custom Tour or Private Tour: Beijing in One Day 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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