Discover Beijing on a private tour, from the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace to traditional hutongs and the Great Wall. China’s capital brings together centuries of imperial history, local life and a modern city experience.
Our Beijing tours range from one-day highlights and Great Wall trips to multi-day private journeys, including family tours, Great Wall hiking and longer China itineraries connecting Beijing with Xi’an, Shanghai and beyond. Each tour can be customized with your own guide and private vehicle to match your schedule and interests.
Plan Your Private Beijing Tour
Choose from our recommended Beijing itineraries, from a one-day Forbidden City and Great Wall tour to classic multi-day trips, family experiences and Great Wall hiking at Jinshanling. Explore the options below to find the right itinerary for your Beijing stay.
Perfect for travelers with just one day in Beijing or a longer transit stay, this private tour combines Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall, covering two of Beijing’s essential first-time experiences in one day.
Explore Beijing’s essential sights in two days, including the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, traditional hutongs and Mutianyu Great Wall on a private tour.
This 3 day Beijing tour covers Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Mutianyu Great Wall. Explore historic Hutongs, enjoy city views from Jingshan Park and experience the highlights of China’s capital in a short, well-planned trip.
Discover Beijing’s imperial landmarks, the Great Wall, traditional neighborhoods and local life on this 4-day private Beijing tour. Visit the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, walk along the Mutianyu Great Wall, and experience Beijing’s hutongs and Tibetan Buddhist heritage. With a private guide and vehicle, the itinerary combines the city’s essential sights with cultural experiences at a comfortable pace.
Built for kids and parents alike, this 5-day Beijing family tour balances the city’s great sights with time for fun. Explore the Forbidden City, slide down from the Mutianyu Great Wall by toboggan, see giant pandas at Beijing Zoo and tour the old hutongs by rickshaw. The last day stays flexible, with time for Universal Studios if your schedule allows.
For travelers who want more than a short walk on the Great Wall, this 5-day Beijing tour includes a full day hiking the Jinshanling Great Wall, a quieter section where restored stretches give way to rugged ones between watchtowers. Before the hike, explore Beijing’s highlights, from the Forbidden City and Summer Palace to the Temple of Heaven and the old hutongs.
Explore some of our popular China tours that include Beijing. Spend 7–10 days combining Beijing with one or two destinations such as Xi’an and Shanghai, or choose a longer journey to discover more of China.
Beijing and Xi’an were both imperial capitals, and this 7-day Beijing Xi’an tour gives each one proper time, linked by a four-hour high-speed train. See the Forbidden City, the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Ming Tombs in Beijing, then head to Xi’an to stand before the Terracotta Warriors and walk the old city wall. A good first week in China.
This 7-day Beijing Shanghai tour takes you from China’s old imperial capital to its biggest modern city by high-speed train. In Beijing, explore the Forbidden City and walk the Mutianyu Great Wall. In Shanghai, stroll the Bund facing Pudong’s skyline, then spend a day among the canals and stone bridges of Zhouzhuang Water Town. A good first trip to China.
This 6-day Beijing Datong tour combines Beijing’s imperial sights with two of northern China’s great Buddhist sites. In Beijing, explore the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, walk the Mutianyu Great Wall and visit the Lama Temple. Then take the high-speed train to Datong for the carved caves of Yungang and the Hanging Temple, built into a cliff on Mount Heng. A good fit for travelers drawn to history and Buddhist art.
Explore Beijing, Datong, Pingyao and Xi’an on this cultural China tour. Visit the Great Wall, Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Pingyao Ancient City and the Terracotta Warriors, traveling comfortably by train between historic cities.
This 9 day Beijing Xi’an Shanghai tour covers China’s Golden Triangle highlights. Walk the Great Wall, explore the Forbidden City, see the Terracotta Warriors and experience Shanghai’s blend of historic charm and modern skylines.
This 13 day China tour highlights Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin and Shanghai. Walk the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors, cruise the Li River, explore Yangshuo and discover Shanghai’s blend of tradition and modern city life.
Experience China on this 2 week Beijing Xi’an Zhangjiajie Shanghai tour. Explore Beijing’s highlights, Pingyao Old Town, the Terracotta Warriors, Zhangjiajie’s Avatar Mountains, and Shanghai’s modern skyline for a balanced culture and nature journey.
Since 2007, we have been helping international travelers plan private trips across Beijing and China.
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Read more >For most travelers, 3 to 4 days works well. Three days can cover the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall and other essential sights, while a fourth day gives you more time for the Summer Palace, hutongs or a slower pace. If you only have one or two days, a private tour can focus on Beijing’s most important highlights.
Mutianyu is a good all-around choice, with restored watchtowers, mountain scenery and convenient cable-car access. Jinshanling is better for travelers who want more hiking, longer walks and dramatic Great Wall scenery. We offer both options in our Beijing tours, depending on your interests and activity level.
Spring and autumn are generally the best seasons for Beijing, with comfortable weather for city sightseeing and walking on the Great Wall. April and May are particularly pleasant in spring, while September and October are popular for cooler weather and autumn scenery. Summer is hotter and busier, while winter is cold but usually less crowded.
Yes. With a private guide and vehicle, you can visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in the morning and Mutianyu Great Wall in the afternoon. It is a full sightseeing day, so if you have two days or more, we recommend separating the city sights and Great Wall for a more relaxed experience.
Advance booking is recommended, especially during busy travel periods. Foreign passport holders can also purchase tickets at the ticket window on the day of their visit, although there may be a queue. For WindhorseTour guests, we arrange the necessary ticket reservations when the Forbidden City is included in the tour.
Yes. China offers both 24-hour and 240-hour visa-free transit. The 24-hour policy is available to transit passengers of most nationalities, and travelers who receive a temporary entry permit can leave the airport for a short Beijing visit. Eligible travelers from 57 countries can use the 240-hour policy, allowing up to 10 days for a longer Beijing stay. In both cases, you must be transiting China to a third country or region and meet the relevant entry requirements.
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