Culture & History things to do in Beijing

We rank 2,237 culture and history things to do in Beijing, China. The highest scoring is Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $3 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
2,237
In the 90+ Club
14
Available today
60
From
$3

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
Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour96$228h5/5 (675)
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours96$58h5/5 (640)
Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options96$207h5/5 (1,589)
Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights96$17948h5/5 (944)
Temple of Heaven Ticket95$92h5/5 (623)
Summer Palace Ticket95$83h5/5 (399)
Beijing Night Tour: Old Hutongs & Food Discovery94$203.5h5/5 (294)
BusDa-Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Full-Day Group Tour93$2410h5/5 (205)
Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour92$36948h5/5 (635)
Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours92$9810h5/5 (342)

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?
Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 675 traveler reviews. Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights follow close behind. We rank 2,237 culture & history experiences in Beijing in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Beijing cost?
Expect around $128 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours from $3, 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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