
Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch worth booking?
Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $98 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (4)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $98 per person
Experience the famous Beijing city highlights by visiting the most impressive sites like the Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. An authentic Chinese lunch is included.
What you get
About this experience
Experience the famous Beijing city highlights by visiting the most impressive sites like the Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. An authentic Chinese lunch is included.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels within the second ring road of Beijing only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking tour guide
- Chinese lunch
- Entrance fee charge of sites
Not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Palace Museum
1: Note: Tickets to the Forbidden City are always tight, once we can't book tickets to the Forbidden City, we will go to Jingshan Park near the Forbidden City instead, standing on the top of the hill of the Park, you can still see the overall layout and architecture of the Forbidden City. The group tour guide will meet you around 7:00 am at your own most centrally located Beijing hotel lobby within the second ring road of Beijing. Your first destination is the Forbidden City, which is one of the largest and most impressive ancient imperial palaces with 600 years of history in the world, then explore the Forbidden City along the central axis from south to north for 1.5 hours. Later on, you will learn about some Chinese traditional medicine culture by going to the local health center.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Heaven
After having a short break, you'll visit the Temple of Heaven -- the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world where the ancient Emperors prayed for good harvest for local farmers. Your lunch will be taken place in an authentic Chinese restaurant.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Summer Palace
After Chinese lunch, enjoying a short visit to a pearl gallery and learn about the interesting pearl culture and knowledge. Afterwards, driving about 30 minutes to the Summer Palace, which is the most famous and beautiful Chinese imperial garden. It is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing. Note: Tickets to the Forbidden City are tight all year round, once we can't book tickets to the Forbidden City we will visit Jingshan Park on the south side of the Forbidden City instead of the Forbidden City, standing on the top of the hill in Jingshan Park you can still see the whole layout and architecture of the Forbidden City.
60 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
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Private China Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport names, passport numbers, date of birth and country is required at time of booking for all participants for travel insurance purpose and entrance tickets to tourism attractions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent Tour, the best in Beijing
I really recomend this tour, it was well organized and we visited many places in Beijing!!, nice guidation and interested stories of the culture of China.We enjoyed the food and the tea!! Recomiendo este tour porque estuvo muy bien organizado, visitamos muchos lugares en Pekin, fue muy completo!!.El guiado fue interesante y aprendimos más de la cultura e historia de China. La comida estuvo muy buena y el té!!
Response from the operator: Dear friend Thanks a million for your quick and great review, and thank you so much for choosing our travel service, take care! Let us know when your friends or family wanna travel to China in the near future! Our team will look after them well! Yours truly The owner Terence W
via Tripadvisor
Don't be fooled, there is shopping on this tour: pearls and chinese medicine
The whole tour itself felt very rushed, especially at the Forbidden City. Our tour guide spent a lot time helping another tourist with storing her luggage. We did not get any time to explore on our own. Under the "What's included" section shopping is not listed. I was so angry that they wasted our time and took us to a pearl shop and a chinese medicine clinic for 2 hours total. It meant that the rest of the trip was rushed. We could've spent more time at the listed locations. Would NOT recommend.
via Viator
Great Beijing City Tour
The tour as well as the tour guide exceeded my expectations......and the best lunch I've ever had on an organized tour.....so I highly recommend using these guys and enjoying a full day care-free......they take good care and I'm not really an "organized tour" person! Enjoy! It's worth it!
Response from the operator: Dear friend Thanks a million for your quick and great review, and thank you so much for choosing our travel service, take care! Yours truly The owner Terence W
via Tripadvisor
This tour covered 4 venues in a day...
<p>This tour covered 4 venues in a day and there would have been no way we could have done this by ourselves. Our tour guide was excellent and contacted us the previous day to confirm pick up time and location.</p>
via Viator
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
- $98 to $299
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Private China Tours, who run 76 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.1.
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Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $98 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 Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch 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 Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 4 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 Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch?
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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 Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch 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 Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch?
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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 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 Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch 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 Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. 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.
What is included in Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch?
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Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels within the second ring road of Beijing only); In-vehicle air conditioning; English speaking tour guide; Chinese lunch; and Entrance fee charge of sites. Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase); and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 420 listed pickup locations in and around Beijing. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Small-Group Coach Tour: City Highlights of Beijing Including Lunch?
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Across 4 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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