Things to do in Beijing, compared

We rank 120 experiences in Beijing, China, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options at 95 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $1 per person, and 21 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Which one should you book?

Best overall

Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 95 · from $25

Best value

Private Mutianyu Great Wall&Bird'sNest Tour from BeijingorAirport

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 77 · from $1

Best with kids

Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 93 · from $165

Most proven

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.

Outty Ranking 93 · from $30

Best short trip

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 85 · from $3

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Beijing compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options	95	90+ Club	$25	7h	5.0/5 (1,556)	Free to 24h before
Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour	95	90+ Club	$120	48h	5.0/5 (516)	Free to 144h before
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver	94	90+ Club	$25	8h	5.0/5 (1,027)	Free to 24h before
Temple of Heaven Ticket	93	90+ Club	$9	2h	5.0/5 (593)	Free to 24h before
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall	93	90+ Club	$30	9h	5.0/5 (3,958)	Free to 24h before
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver	93	90+ Club	$32	8h	5.0/5 (1,074)	Free to 24h before
Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour	93	90+ Club	$24	8h	5.0/5 (634)	Free to 24h before
Summer Palace Ticket	93	90+ Club	$6	3h	5.0/5 (379)	Free to 24h before
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour	93	90+ Club	$20	5h	5.0/5 (338)	Free to 24h before
Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights	93	90+ Club	$165	48h	5.0/5 (906)	Free to 24h before
Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour	93	90+ Club	$60	48h	5.0/5 (588)	Free to 24h before
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours	93	90+ Club	$5	8h	5.0/5 (500)	Free to 24h before
Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options	92	90+ Club	$55	9h	5.0/5 (718)	Free to 24h before
Beijing: All Inclusive 3-Day Top Highlights Private Tour	92	90+ Club	$240	72h	5.0/5 (280)	Free to 24h before
Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour with Best English Speak Driver	92	90+ Club	$30	6h	5.0/5 (266)	Free to 24h before
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Chairlift Up & Down or Toboggan Down	91	90+ Club	$48	6h	5.0/5 (983)	Free to 24h before
Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace	91	90+ Club	$60	8h	5.0/5 (314)	Free to 24h before
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)	90	90+ Club	$25	9h	4.9/5 (2,950)	Free to 24h before
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)	90	90+ Club	$16	4.5h	4.9/5 (1,316)	Free to 24h before
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace One Day Bus Tour	90	90+ Club	$28	10h	4.9/5 (474)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.