The 15 Best Guided Tours in Beijing

Great Wall Trips, Guided, Mutianyu Great Wall Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

/ August 4, 2026

1.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20Our pick

MuBus takes you from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall by guided bus. Enjoy hours on your own, plus optional buffet lunch.

“Our tour guide Amelia was very helpful in going through the itinerary en route and providing a brief history. Friendly and with a good level of English she made the trip an enjoyable and memorable experience. If you are planning a trip to the Great Wall, Mubus would be my recommendation.”

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Forbidden City Guided Tours, Guided, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

/ August 4, 2026

2.Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · from $9.98

Passport entry to Beijing’s Forbidden City for a fast, stress-free 3-4 hour walk, with optional guide and Treasure Gallery.

“As mentioned with my passport everything worked well. I am very happy. No issues at all. The information was accurate. I can recommend provider. We had a void day in the forbidden city. Also the provider information was good. They mentioRead more”

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Forbidden City Guided Tours, Guided, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

/ August 4, 2026

3.Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 995 reviews · from $11.97

Small-group Forbidden City plus Tiananmen Square with tickets, an Eng/Esp guide, earpieces, and smart logistics, lasting about 4.5 hours.

“I really enjoyed the Forbidden City tour and it was especially great thanks to our tour guide Snow. Her knowledge, explanations and friendly attitude made the experience super nice. She brought the history to life and made the tour botRead more”

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Guided, Summer Palace Visits, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

/ August 4, 2026

4.Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 810 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $12

Prebooked Summer Palace access in Beijing with ticket-only or guided options, plus optional Ziyu Bay boat ride and English PDFs.

“Chen was a really good tour guide. She was super sweet and helpful. Choose her when coming to Summer Palace. I will definitely come back.”

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Chinese Food Tours, Drinking Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Beijing: Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

/ August 4, 2026

5.Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

3.5-hour hutong food tour with craft beer in Beijing: mutton hotpot, famous noodles, a rare Muslim dish, and spring pancakes.

“Janice is being the best guide I have had in China, her English is so understandable and she take the time and the manner to make the people comfortable. The restaurants and the food is so well selected and I am sure I could have never found this places by myself. It is so worth doing this tour if you feel that Chinese food is not giving you what you expected. I will do it in the others cities they have the tour. Thanks a lot!”

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Forbidden City Guided Tours, Guided, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Forbidden City Admission Ticket – With Guide Option

/ August 4, 2026

6.Forbidden City Admission Ticket – With Guide Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $9.9

Skip ticket-hunting and enter Beijing’s Forbidden City with a passport-based reservation, then explore iconic halls like Central Harmony and the Imperial Garden.

“Very good experience, the forbidden city is beautiful. We entered through tienanmen square. The queue was large and took us at least 30mins to enter but it was really nice. I think you can spend one day in the forbidden city. Prepare with foRead more”

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2-Day Experiences, City Highlights Trips, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

2-Day Beijing Highlights Small-Group Guided Tour

/ August 4, 2026

7.2-Day Beijing Highlights Small-Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · from $179

Small-group Beijing highlights with an early Mutianyu Great Wall visit, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and optional acrobat show.

“I debated writing this review. But if I were the person buying this tour, I would've loved to know the pros and cons before making the purchase. Pros: Both guides speak Good English They are knowledgeable Cover a lot of places The cons: They won't pick you up if you are outside the 2nd Ring Road. The female tour guide dropped everyone off at a hotel, knowing that we couldn't call a taxi because of the language barrier. We told her that we needed a taxi to go to our hotel. The female tour guide was less organized than the guy from the day before. I was debating about leaving…”

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Guided, Temple of Heaven Trips, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service

/ August 4, 2026

8.Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $8.8

Skip Temple of Heaven ticket lines in Beijing with a WhatsApp QR sent before you go, plus optional private guidance with Li.

“Great experience w this agency I was liaising with Li and even tho I did not opt for a tour, clear instructions were given on how to reach the vicinity, and also how to move about the park to get the best experience”

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Great Wall Trips, Guided, Layover Sightseeing Tours, Mutianyu Great Wall Trips, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mutianyu Great Wall Private Layover Guided Tour

/ August 4, 2026

9.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Layover Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $145

Private layover tour to Mutianyu Great Wall with airport pickup, English guide, tickets, and flexible time, ideal for families.

“I am so sorry to write a review tilting toward negative just because of the driver. Our actual tour guide was outstanding. I would love to tour with her again. However, the way the driver drove the car, there is no other way to describe it, was like Read more”

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Guided, Summer Palace Visits, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Beijing Summer Palace Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)

/ August 4, 2026

10.Beijing Summer Palace Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $7.88

Skip the long Summer Palace entry line with a pre-sent QR code, choose ticket-only or guided options, and add private transfers for stress-free visiting.

“I selected the option for hotel transfer, and my driver was early and very prepared. He communicated clearly (mostly using a translator app) and made sure I had everything I needed before entering the summer palace. Zhen was kind and helpful.”

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Forbidden City Guided Tours, Great Wall Trips, Guided, Layover Sightseeing Tours, Mutianyu Great Wall Trips, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Private Layover Guided Tour

/ August 4, 2026

11.Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Private Layover Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $180

A private Beijing layover tour that pairs **Mutianyu Great Wall** and the **Forbidden City** with pickup, English guidance, and included tickets.

“The tour was perfect for my 15 hour Layover in Beijing. The pickup and drop off at the airport worked perfectly so i had more than enough time to catch my next flight. The tour guide was very friendly and knew a lot about the city and the GrRead more”

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Great Wall Trips, Guided, Layover Sightseeing Tours, Mutianyu Great Wall Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall with English Speaking Guide

/ August 4, 2026

12.Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall with English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $90

A 5-hour Beijing layover plan to Mutianyu Great Wall with airport pickup, guaranteed skip-the-line, and an English speaking guide.

“Tour went without a hitch. Tour guide was where he said he would be. Had plenty of time to see the Great Wall and back to catch flight. I would recommend to anyone who has a long long layover. Only negatives were the lineups to get 24 hour visa and the warm water.”

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Guided, Temple of Heaven Trips, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Beijing: Temple of Heaven Guided Tour with Options or Ticket

/ August 4, 2026

13.Temple of Heaven Guided Tour with Options or Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $8

Visit the Temple of Heaven by guided route from East Gate to South Gate, with skip-the-line entry, optional Tai Chi, and add-on sights.

“Our guide Lena was very experienced and explained the place really well. She is professional and personal as well. Appreciate her time spent with us.”

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Guided, Temple of Heaven Trips, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)

/ August 4, 2026

14.Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $8

Reserve Temple of Heaven tickets with QR skip-the-line entry, optional expert guide and transfers, and easy, stress-light access.

“Our visit was spectacular: the temple of heaven is a must when visiting Beijing. Our guide Anson was really knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to be listening to the stories he was telling us.”

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Chinese Calligraphy Workshops, Guided, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

/ August 4, 2026

15.Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $5

Join a 3.5-hour Beijing walking tour from Huguang Guild Hall through hutongs, Liulichang calligraphy, street food, and Qianmen.

“Hao was an excellent guide. Despite the cold weather, Hao kept us moving and provided so much information and insight during our time with her. We would highly recommend Hao and the tour to anyone interested in knowing more about the off the beaten path parts of Beijing.”

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