Beijing: Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Transfer

Beixinqiao Subdistrict, Beijing



Explore Beijing with a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy the full freedom and flexibility of customizing your own itinerary.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a personal and professional experience with a licensed local guide
  • Customize to your route or let your guide take care of the itinerary planning
  • Gain fascinating insights into China’s history and culture
  • Get tips and tricks for navigating the city and learn its best-kept secrets
  • Ask private tour guides questions anytime and adjust start times for flexibility

Description

Discover Beijing on a fully customized private tour, tailored to let you see and do exactly what you want on your vacation. Skip the ticket hassle—we secure all attraction bookings in advance, so you never miss out on must‑see sites even during peak season. Choose your desired attractions, start time, and hotel pickup location, and our local experienced guide will craft a perfect 4–8 hour itinerary for you. Sample itineraries for reference: 4‑hour: In‑depth guided tour of the Summer Palace 8‑hour city sightseeing: Temple of Heaven + Summer Palace + Beijing Zoo 8‑hour Great Wall combo: Great Wall + Houhai Lake Your custom route can cover downtown landmarks or the Great Wall. Opt for two flexible service modes: a guide‑only walking tour to explore hutongs, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and Houhai Lake at a leisurely pace; or upgrade to private car transfer for seamless travel between distant spots like the Great Wall. Follow your guide to learn the ins and outs of Beijing, and gain practical, interesting insights that will make you feel like a local. Your guide can also recommend top shopping destinations to match your preferences, from Pearl Market to Panjiayuan Flea Market. Feel free to share your bucket‑list landmarks, and get tips on more hidden gems to explore after your tour—leaving you confident to navigate the city with ease.

Includes

Local licensed English speaking tour guide Customize your tour according to your wishes Downtown Beijing hotel pickup Round-trip private transfer (guide + private car package only)

Excludes

Gratuities Food and drinks Any entrance fees Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.) Transportation costs (walking tour option)

Important Information

  • 1: Please note all attraction tickets in Beijing need to be booked in advance, so please advise where you want to go with us, so we can arrange your tickets
  • 2: Please note the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven is not open on Monday
  • 3: Tickets for the Forbidden City must be booked in advance. This requirement also applies to tour guides, who need valid tickets to enter. Therefore, please inform us well ahead of time if you wish to book a tour that includes the Forbidden City, so we can arrange the tickets for you

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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