Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights
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Is Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights worth booking?
Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $59 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 26 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (26)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $59 per person
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city with your personal tour guide on this door-to-door private tour
What you get
About this experience
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city with your personal tour guide on this door-to-door private tour. Check off Four of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Hutong and the Temple of Heaven— and stroll through the longest corridor in the world. Enjoy A comprehensive ALL Inclusive package with private guide, entrance fees and lunch. 1: Prebook your tickets prior to your visit 2: Check off two World UNESCO Heritages: Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven 3: Stroll through old Beijing Hutong with a private guide 4: Take it easy with pick-up and drop-off direct from your hotel
What's included
Included
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Private Tour
- Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road
- Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities (Recommended)
- Taxi fare at your own expenses outside 4th Ring Road
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
What you'll see and do
Summer Palace
Your friendly private tour Guide meet you in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to Summer Palace. Visit the summer palace in the afternoon. It is the resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history, the empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace).
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
Learn the 2nd last emperor Guanxu's story here. enjoy the personal attention from your aviate tour guide.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)
A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with 140,000 beautiful paintings. Admire the peaceful Kunming Lake.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Qingyan Stone Boat
It used to be teahouse of royal family. it represent to stability of Qing Dynasty.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch in old Hutong. This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
30 minutes here
Yandai Xie Street
Stroll along the Yandai Xie Street, Back Lakes (Houhai), Shichahai Scenic Resort, Hou Lake, Yinding bridges (money bridge) and Jinding Bridge. Admire the fancy newly renovated courtyards along the Jade River.
15 minutes here
Tiananmen Square
Seeing Tiananmen square in the car. Learning the revolutionary period of history.
Pass by without stopping
National Museum Of China
One of the best museums in the world. It features changing exhibits related to political themes such as the Opium Wars, the founding of the Communist Party. The Sino-French and Sino-Japanese Wars. The Ancient China relics are at the basement Floor are the most stunning with countless bronze ware, porcelain, jade..etc.
Pass by without stopping
Temple of Heaven
Visit Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Temple of Heaven used to be the place for Emperors warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life .
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
Admire the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, It is circular Building with unique blue color. Emperor came her praying for good harvest. then, followed the Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you to your lovely hotel.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunflower Tours China
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dietary restriction and food allergy need to be noticed ahead of the booking.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 26 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
26 verified traveler reviews for Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Walking tour Beijing
Highly recommend the tour. Miss Lina was excellent filled the day and provided a lot of exploration along the way. I recommend your walking shoes and be prepared for a long day.
via Tripadvisor
The best of Beijing
Be prepared for long but very fulfilling day. Miss Lina met us bright and early in the lobby of our hotel. She had all of the transportation and tickets for admssion lined up for the day, we didn't have to worry about a thing. We started at Tianamen square, and made our way to the Forbidden City. The amount of knowledge and history Lina was able to share with us throughout the day was invaluable. She told us so many stories and was able to describe the meaning behind so much of the architecture - we never would have been able to learn that on our own. Lina was so patient, and she took so many picutres for us! Next we walked around some of the old streets around the forbidden city and enjoyed a nice lunch. Miss Lina ordered for us, and it was one of the best meals we had during our entire time in China. We finished the day at the temple of heaven, which is a spectacular place with so much history. Again, the knowlege and stories Miss Lina shares makes the experience so much better. It was a long day, with a lot of walking but it was worth every penny. Having a private tour guide in China is a must and I would highly recommend Sunflower Tours. They make it so easy - you don't have to worry about transportation, where to get tickets...etc. It's just the best, and Miss Lina is just fabulous!
via Tripadvisor
Smile and professionalism
Sunflower is charming and professional, always smiling! We shared a wonderful day with her. We had very little time during a professional trip and her services with driver and private car allowed us to optimize the day and discover some of Beijing's flagship sites in excellent conditions: No loss of time, while taking full advantage of the sites visited (Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Hutong district). Anectodes on local customs, some china history insights, everything was there to enjoy the stress-free sites in sites very busy with tourists ... (Summer Palace). Good advice also on the negotiation of “souvenir”, she clearly plays the game of tourists and not locals. In short, we recommend Sunflower services without hesitation!
via Tripadvisor
A very interesting and amusing day
A friend and I spent a day in April with Sunflower in Beijing. Sunflower was extremely efficient beforehand and kindly came out to our hotel to collect us. She was very good fun, knowledgeable about the history of the city and flexible about what we wanted to do. Her suggestion for a dumpling lunch place was ideal and she was a great help with handbag shopping know-how. We enjoyed all her suggestions, especially watching people exercise in the park and mingle in the hutongs. Sunflower is an amusing, creative and admirable person who looks great in her new yellow sunglasses. Thank you again Sunflower for a very happy and interesting day; from the 2 Janes.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing guide!
Please do yourselves a favour and book a daytrip with the absolutely wonderful Sunflower, I guarantee you will not regret it! We had such a great time exploring the Forbidden city, Temple of Heaven, eating at this fab little restaurant Sunflower revealed to us and then cycling around Houhai lake and the hutongs. It was great to be able to have a hasslefree day, Sunflower took care of everything from arranging entry tickets, navigating throughout the city and ordering at the restaurant. She also took great photos for us :-) Sunflower is worldly, well travelled and extremely knowledgable- she spent much of the day revealing interesting bits of historical info, along with providing a fascinating insight into Chinese culture.. I can't properly put into words how much of a great time we had with her! Beijing is quite a tricky city to see as English isn't widely spoken and scams are quite prevalent so we felt we had to be a bit on guard when we were on our own, even though we would consider ourselves to be quite young savvy travelers. Sunflower provided a fun, relaxing, interesting and authentic tour.. Enjoy your time with her!! :)
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
- $59 to $349
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Private Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights cost?
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Prices start at $59 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 Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights 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 Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 26 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 Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights?
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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 Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights 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 Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights?
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Around 9 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 Full-Day Tour Beijing City Highlights 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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