Culture & History things to do in Beijing

We rank 2,178 culture and history things to do in Beijing, China. The highest scoring is Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
2,178
In the 90+ Club
15
Available today
60
From
$5

Culture & History in Beijing compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Beijing by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options95$257h5/5 (1,556)
Temple of Heaven Ticket93$92h5/5 (593)
Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour93$248h5/5 (634)
Summer Palace Ticket93$63h5/5 (379)
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour93$205h5/5 (338)
Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights93$16548h5/5 (906)
Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour93$6048h5/5 (588)
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours93$58h5/5 (500)
Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options92$559h5/5 (718)
Beijing: All Inclusive 3-Day Top Highlights Private Tour92$24072h5/5 (280)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Beijing

Culture & History in Beijing: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Beijing?
Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 1,556 traveler reviews. Temple of Heaven Ticket, Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Summer Palace Ticket follow close behind. We rank 2,178 culture & history experiences in Beijing in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Beijing cost?
Expect around $51 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Beijing for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Beijing currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Beijing?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Beijing, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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