Beijing · 1-DAY TOURS
Good 1-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in one private Beijing day, with hotel pickup, lunch, guide, cable car, and toboggan ride included.
“Great! In addition to the wall and summer palace, the lunch spot was the best food I had the entire trip.”
Build your own Beijing day with an English-speaking guide, from imperial palaces and hutongs to the Great Wall, using taxis or a private car.
“The tour was supposed to be customized but despite the fact I sent several emails to the email register during our booking, I received response the night before the tour. So for that reason we did not have time to plan the activities we wanted to enjoy. The guide was very good but since we failed to plan the entire tour she could not give us the best services she wanted for the lack of planning. I think wendy has answer more prompt the messages so clients can plan much better the activities they want to do. I think the more critical factor here was the delay when we contacted…”
Compare Mutianyu’s quieter Great Wall with the Ming Tombs on a private Beijing day trip with lunch, guide, and hotel transport included.
“This was a wonderful day trip, and Lina, a wonderful guide - friendly, conversational and full of interesting information. Both she and her driver made us feel relaxed and welcome. An early-ish start meant that we beat the worst of the traffic for a quiet time on the wall. We took the steeper route, which was a challenge at first, but throughly worth it although some of the steps are very high, and we noticed that smaller people and children were struggling to climb them, followed by an excellent toboggan ride down! After this, we were driven to a local hot spot, revered for its fish, which we tried -…”
See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall in one private Beijing day with transport, guide, tickets, and lunch.
“We were met in our hotel lobby by our guide for the day then taken to all the sights in a comfortable car with a safe driver. We never felt rushed and had lots of time to ask questions and see the sights. We only had one day (a Monday) in Read more”
Hike Huanghuacheng Great Wall beside a mountain lake, cruise beneath ancient walls, and enjoy a quieter Beijing day trip for $52.
“Amazing Experience at the Great Wall with an Exceptional Guide! We had an unforgettable tour to the Great Wall, and our guide CiCi truly made the day special. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and informed. CiCi is not only incredibly knowledgeable, sharing important details and fascinating historical facts, but she’s also genuinely warm, sweet, and attentive. What really stood out was how she paid attention to everyone’s individual needs — she made sure that each person felt seen and supported throughout the tour. Communication with her was smooth and friendly the entire time. The section of the Wall we visited was stunning — less…”
Review of the $61.99 Jinshanling Great Wall tour from Beijing, with small-group transport, three hours on the wall, and cable car options.
“Amazing and very professional service, the agency let us know straight away after booking we would have had to leave earlier than planned due to holiday weekend to avoid roadblocks and traffic, which we appreciated as it really enabled us Read more”
Hike Jinshanling’s quieter Great Wall with a private English-speaking driver, hotel transfers, bottled water, and time for a local lunch.
“We booked this tour through Viator and had a driver named David. He spoke english almost fluently and had a keen interest for history. He was very service minded and aided us though all practical details we needed and picked us up in Read more”
Ride Beijing’s bullet train to Tianjin for imperial homes, colonial streets, local snacks, the Porcelain House, and a private guide.
“A great contrast to Beijing, a very lively and modern city with great architecture and unique collections like the Porcelain House. The train ride was terrific and Maggie a competent, entertaining, very well organised guide and conversation partner!”
Compare wild Huanghuacheng and restored Mutianyu on a private Beijing tour with lunch, transfers, tickets, and chairlift-toboggan included.
“Our guide Molly and driver picked us up from the hotel in the morning as arranged. It was a comfortable luxury vehicle that made the longer trip to the Great Wall more enjoyable. Our driver, Zhang was great, driving very smoothly and confiRead more”
Review of a private Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City, with licensed transport, flexible pickup, costs, timing, and tips.
“I had an amazing one-day travel experience led by Nicholas. His creative and elastic travel plan utilized every moment of our tranist time efficiently. He expertly guided us in choosing fantastic restaurants and shops. Overall, a memorable and well-organized adventure. Highly recommended!”
Review of Beijing Universal Studios, with Harry Potter, Jurassic World, rides, CityWalk, ticket options, transfers, timing, and practical tips.
“Det er en virkelig fed forlystelsespark den er forholdsvis ny det kan man godt fornemme på forlystelserne der er lavet med store skærme og det er ikke større end man godt kan nå det på én dag hvis man kun prøver tingene en gang alt afhængig af hvor mange gæster der ellers er vi var der sidste søndag i september.”
Review of a flexible Jinshanling Great Wall day trip with private transfer, optional guide, hiking routes, Gubei Water Town, and practical booking tips.
“Absolutely amazing service, very comfortable car!!!! Like it very much, thank you a lot, btw the price is low in comparison. Thanks to dear Wanghui!”
Ride China’s bullet train from Beijing to Tianjin, visit the Porcelain House, Five Great Avenues, Tianjin Eye, and Ancient Culture Street.
“My tour guide Maggie and I had a great trip to Tianjin on the bullet train. Always wanted to try the train. We saw many areas of the city, the ceramic house, Tianjin Eye of Tianjin Ferris wheel, a great lunch and great conversation. Thanks Maggie for making my trip so memorable.”
See Beijing pandas, Lama Temple, hutongs, Olympic icons, and Forbidden City views on a private day trip with lunch included.
“I had a lovely day exploring Beijing with Linda. Visiting the pandas was a highlight and Linda made sure we arrived early to see them when they were active. There was no problem accommodating my dietary requirements. Our driver Fang was excellent in navigating the city.”
Review of a private Jinshanling Great Wall tour from Beijing, with round-trip transport, flexible hiking, quiet views, and practical booking advice.
“The trip was awesome. Hardly any people, great weather and fantastic views. Our guide John Woo went above expectations and joined us on the wall. He helped with our tickets and ride to the upper drop off. He also made sure we got back to the right spot to catch the shuttle back to the car. It was a great experience all around.”
Pick a wall, a palace or a lane.
