Private Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City
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Private Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City
By Discover Beijing Tours
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 9h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Private guide
- Entrance fee
- Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
- Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Heavenly Purity
- Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
What's not included- Additional Museum tickets inside the Forbidden city
- Gratuities
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.Pickup details
- We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 4th ring road, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11301P30- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11301P30
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- RandomReviewr14670 contributionsAmazing views and a truly immersive experienceMiko was an amazing guide, knowledgeable and committed to deliver the whole experience from start to finish over 4hours. Tireless and committed.Written February 18, 2025
- QuangB6370 contributionsGreat memorable tour ! Tour guide Miko was excellentMy wife and I had a memorable and fun forbidden city tour. The tour guide Miko was sensational. He knew everything about the forbidden city and made it a fun and happy experience. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in knowing more about Chinese history. Keep up the great work Miko !Written February 18, 2025
- rolandgV5589RU0 contributionsLucia - Above and beyond tour guideLucia was our tour guide and she done an amazing job with informative history of the Forbidden City. Her knowledge and explanation on history was amazing. I was running late for the tour because I entered the wrong address on the Didi app. Lucia called me and spoke with the driver to get it rectified and worked with us to meet up with the group 30mins late. She went above and beyond to help me and my cousin to attend the tour which we were so thankful for. The tour was absolutely amazing, we both highly recommend Lucia as your go to tour guide - You won’t be disappointed. Loved it from NZ tourists - Thank you so much Lucia!Written February 18, 2025
- capslock250 contributionsGreat guide, great tour!Had an amazing walking tour with Miko! Miko is super knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining! He pointed out details we would’ve missed if we were on our own and even took photos for us. Highly recommend :)Written February 18, 2025
- tunys20250 contributionsExcellent tourist guideWe had our guide for Forbidden city and Tisnmen Square. So peaceful place and history is too much rich..The best guide ever I have meet with. Very fun loving, energetic, enthusiastic and helpful. I wish him all the bestWritten February 16, 2025
- L291KDrachels0 contributionsIntroduction to forbidden city5 stars for Miko. it is a large area to cover and he held the group together and answered all our questions. I loved seeing the visitors in costume at the forbidden city.Written February 16, 2025
- 43saimac0 contributionsFull of historyThe tour was amazing, the place is so full of history and with the help of Miko we really got to understand it on a deeper level!! Can wholeheartedly recommend :)Written February 16, 2025
- audreya1910 contributionsInteresting travel through chinese historyThe guide Miko was very funny and interesting, and he took good care of us. The 4 hour visit seemed shorter, it went so fast!Written February 16, 2025
- 923AliA0 contributionsHistoric tourKevin served as an amazing tour guide. Highly knowledgeable about the history of the Forbidden City and China’s ancient past. Overall the four hour tour went by pretty quickly, and covered Tiananmen square, and about 40% of the forbidden city palace grounds. Incredible walking tour and insight into China’s history.Written February 15, 2025
- elisedG2837HC0 contributionsTour with MikeMike was amazing I learned a lot from Chinese culture, with details and humour ! He even gave us the adress for a very good local restaurant to keep us warm We are allowed to have breaks to have coffee and go to toilets, he also took pictures of us and send it to us He even offered us a gift before leaving as a souvenir from Beijing I really enjoyed my day and recommand to go with MikeWritten February 15, 2025
- billypV638PM0 contributionsDid not disappointKevin was very knowledgable, we really enjoyed the pace and his humour. Communicates very well in english, I would recommend this tour with Kevin for my friends and family!!Written February 15, 2025
- 239garimas0 contributionsAn Engaging and Insightful Tour of the Forbidden CityOur guide, Albert, was very thorough and knowledgeable about the Forbidden City. He explained and pointed out architectural details that we would have missed without the tour. He was engaging throughout and shared stories that transported us back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. His sense of humor made the experience even more enjoyable. I personally feel that the tour provided me with a deeper understanding of the nuances behind the Forbidden City. Definitely worth booking if you’re interested in its history!Written February 15, 2025
- enriquebE6478ZH0 contributionsAmazing tour with Miko!The tour was amazing!! if you go with a tour guide, you can skip literally hours waiting in a queue so taking a guide is the smartest option, plus Miko is really friendly, funny, he knows a lot and he explains everything . It was like 4 hours tour and Miko showed us the square and the forbidden city. He speaks English fluently (trust me, you will value these things around there) and I would 100% recommend him as a tour guide. Thank you!!Written February 15, 2025
- Noriieck0 contributionsInformative TourAlbert was a great and informative tour guide. Was an interesting tour. Thank you very much for the experience. I would recommend it.Written February 14, 2025
- rayofsj0 contributionsFun Walking TourHad a great time. Cassie provided great tour and was very patient. I learned a lot on this tour. Be prepared to walk as the forbidden city is big. Thank you Cassie for a wonderful time.Written February 14, 2025
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Claudia S
19 contributions
Picked up at 7:30 am, in a private and confy car, heading to the Tiananmen Square to learn the history of China and communism, then we follow to the Forbiden city, where Lucy my kind and friendly guide provided a clearly and patienly detailed overview of the dynasties of China and information about the arquitecture and design of the amazing Temples.
After learning from China history, we headed to a Buffet lunch to get the energy to follow for a little souvenir shopping, taking a cable car up to the Great Wall and hike for about 2 h. Along the journey, Lucy answered all my questions and helped me to get the best photos of my whole journey, especially in the great wall. She chose strategic locations to get the best pictures!
After our hike, we ended the journey with a little adventure, going down the greatwall through a slide, which is really fun!
In my opinion, this tour is a great choice for those who want to visit key sites of Beijing and learn about them, but doesn't have the time to stand in the long queues!
After learning from China history, we headed to a Buffet lunch to get the energy to follow for a little souvenir shopping, taking a cable car up to the Great Wall and hike for about 2 h. Along the journey, Lucy answered all my questions and helped me to get the best photos of my whole journey, especially in the great wall. She chose strategic locations to get the best pictures!
After our hike, we ended the journey with a little adventure, going down the greatwall through a slide, which is really fun!
In my opinion, this tour is a great choice for those who want to visit key sites of Beijing and learn about them, but doesn't have the time to stand in the long queues!
Written January 5, 2024
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Wasabi F
3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Obviously these sights are a must-see for every first-timer (like ourselves), but our very personable guide Susan made our day with her a most memorable and truly informative one. We were provided with expertly and enthusiastically conveyed insights at each of these iconic places. And even though it was a blustery day outside, Susan made every effort ensure we were as comfortable as possible. We never felt rushed or like we were on a tight schedule (even though we covered a lot of ground in one day). We shared some fun laughs with her and at the end of the day we hoped we’d have the opportunity to tour with her again during future visits to Beijing.
Written January 23, 2024
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Safari25270422181
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
The tour was excellent and our guide Miko was amazing. He gave us much insight into the places we visited and it was very interactive as we had fun quizes from him and the kids really learnt alot. He kept to the timings so we didn't miss anything and he was very accommodating with us. He helped us take so many pics even tho it was bitterly cold. We truly enjoyed this tour and Miko definitely made it an experience to remember.
Written December 24, 2023
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Shivani J
Northampton, UK1 contribution
We were picked up by 9am on the dot by our tour guide Becky and our driver. We had the choice of where we wanted to go first and how we wanted our day to be. We chose to do the square and city first and then make our way to the wall.
Our experience was amazing! Could not fault the service at all. Becky was an amazing tour guide, very helpful, friendly. Spoke English Incredibly well so we understood everything.
She helped us take photos, gave us advise and made us feel very comfortable. Not to forget how great our driver was. He drove safely and managed to get us everywhere with enough time to look around.
Also January is a great time to come. Everything was not busy and we could look around in peace.
Would definitely recommend!!!
Our experience was amazing! Could not fault the service at all. Becky was an amazing tour guide, very helpful, friendly. Spoke English Incredibly well so we understood everything.
She helped us take photos, gave us advise and made us feel very comfortable. Not to forget how great our driver was. He drove safely and managed to get us everywhere with enough time to look around.
Also January is a great time to come. Everything was not busy and we could look around in peace.
Would definitely recommend!!!
Written January 8, 2020
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Kristin
Blenheim, New Zealand5 contributions
We did this trip today. Thank you so much Judy and Mr Jang for such a memorable experience. We started at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and then went to the Wall. Stopped for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and managed to squeeze in some shopping. Judy told us all about the local area and was very friendly and helpful. Now home for a nap!
Written June 11, 2024
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Adrian M
2 contributions
We had an awesome experience and a VIP treatment. We got picked up at our hotel on a very spacious and comfortable car with water, snacks and very good A/C!!! Sophie, our tour guide was very kind and with a lot of knowledge. My wife and I visited Tiananmen Square, Forbidden city and the Great Wall. Our driver Xia was also very nice. Would definitely recommend taking this tour!
Written June 23, 2024
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Happiness32109352735
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Sherry was amazing! We saw the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden city while learning a lot from our tour guide. We were then taken to a great buffet lunch and then the Great Wall. Sherry was teaching us so much along the way. Highly recommend this tour!
Written March 18, 2024
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Bryse
1 contribution
May 2019 • Friends
Anson provided a great day of structure and was very knowledgeable about each location. He did a great job of explaining the history mixed in with enough free time to explore. 5/5 would recommend!!
Written June 10, 2019
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Brendan Papz
1 contribution
May 2019 • Friends
Anson was super insightful and gave a lot of history on The Great Wall and China. He also knew so many interesting facts about Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. He made the entire day very enjoyable.
Written May 31, 2019
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fannydeee
1 contribution
May 2019 • Friends
The tour of the great wall, tiananmen square and the forbidden city wouldn’t have been as great as it was if we hadn’t had Anson as our tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about chinese history and my friends and i learned a lot from him. He was able to watch over the group and went above and beyond to make sure everyone’s needs were met. Overall, the experience was amazing :)
Written May 25, 2019
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