
Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation
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Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation worth booking?
Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation is a 6-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $44 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (8)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $44 per person
This 6 hours tour will take you to explore the culture heritages by Beijing's public transportation, such as subway and bus. Since there are total 17 Lines of subway in Beijing, and you can easily to get to most of place
What you get
About this experience
This 6 hours tour will take you to explore the culture heritages by Beijing's public transportation, such as subway and bus. Since there are total 17 Lines of subway in Beijing, and you can easily to get to most of places and attractions in Beijing. No more worry about the traffic. Your English-speaking tour guide will company with you and share the local tips and interesting history to you along the way.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Entrance ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off with public transportation
- Local taxes
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hutong rickshaw ride
What you'll see and do
Tiananmen Square
Your tour guide will come to meet you at your hotel lobby. You will take subway to sightseeing. Which is faster than any cars in the rush hour. 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.
60 minutes here
Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)
Visiting
Pass by without stopping
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)
Visiting
Pass by without stopping
National Museum Of China
Visiting
Pass by without stopping
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
Turret of The Palace Museum
Visiting
Pass by without stopping
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Visiting
30 minutes here · Admission included
Jingshan Park
Then you can hike to the top of the Jingshan Hill. Where you can have bird's eye view of the Forbidden City and the whole downtown of Beijing.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Hutong Tour
You will also have chance to walk around the Hutongs which is old neighborhood in Beijing. Where the people live generation to generation. At end, you will sent back by subway, or taxi (your own cost).
60 minutes here
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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Tourists holding foreign passports can make reservations within 7 days (not applicable to Chinese tourists, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 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.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome tour with Bruce Wei
We had an excellent day with Bruce. He managed everything smoothly and gave a lot of interesting information about the history behind the sites. Highly recommend this trip!
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your great review! We’re thrilled you had an excellent day on the private Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong tour with Bruce—his smooth arrangements and fascinating historical insights made the experience perfect. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and are so glad you chose our service! Warm regards, Lily's Tours Beijing Team
via Tripadvisor
Good Tour of the Palace
Linda Shi our guide was very helpful navigating and ensuring we had all our tickets. The tour is a lot of walking and sightseeing which is what we were hoping for.
via Viator
Kevin is a great English-speaking tour guide
We toured Tiananmen Square, Palace Museum, Jingshan Park, and Hutongs with our tour guide Kevin. I would say, without him, it would have been difficult to navigate Forbidden City. We were so happy to have an English-speaking guide like him. We could easily understand him and we learned so much history from him telling us all about the things we needed to know about the places we went to. We then took the bus back to our hotel which was also a great experience for the kids. He was so patient with us esp having 2 kids (ages 2 snd 5), we did not feel rushed at all. I highly recommend this tour and Kevin!
via Viator
Bruce Lee tour of Forbidden City
A most excellent walking tour of the Forbidden City. Our English speaking guide Bruce (Bruce Lee is his hero) was extremely knowledgeable & knows all the hot spots & shortcuts! Try the tea at the Emperor’s tea house - amazing experience.
via Tripadvisor
Forbidden City with Susan
Susan was perfectly on time meeting us at our hotel and led us on a very lovely half-day tour of the Forbidden City + a walkthrough of Tiananmen Square. She was very knowledgable, upbeat, patient, and a tireless photographer. We highly recommend her!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 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
- $44 to $208
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation cost?
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Prices start at $44 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 Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 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 Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation?
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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 Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation?
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Around 3 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation 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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