Top 10 Most Popular Beijing Tours & Attractions in 2025/2026

Beijing is a majestic collision of past and present, where imperial grandeur meets modern vibrancy. You’ll stroll through Tiananmen Square, explore the vast Forbidden City, and wind along legendary sections of the Great Wall, all in the same day if you wish.

Whether you’re drawn by imperial architecture, bucket-list hikes, or the stories behind China’s most iconic sites, these are the 10 most popular Beijing tours and excursions, all beloved by travelers and top-ranked on GoTicketless today. From private, all-inclusive journeys to half‑day walking experiences and small‑group hikes, this curated list ensures a seamless and unforgettable Beijing adventure.

1. Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall
   A highly-rated full-day private experience that includes hotel pickup, guided access to Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, and the scenic Mutianyu Great Wall with chairlift or cable‑car options.

2. Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Badaling Great Wall
   A top-selling package combining these iconic landmarks with expert commentary and hotel round-trip transport.

3. Small Group Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace & Bird Nest
   A well-rated group tour capped at ~9 people, mixing imperial splendor with less crowded Great Wall vistas.

4. Full‑Day Classic Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
   Discover Beijing’s rich heritage with visits to these UNESCO-listed landmarks in one immersive tour.

5. 4‑Hour Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City
   A concise, custom private tour focusing on the UNESCO-listed palace complex, with skip‑the‑line access and local insights.

6. Full‑Day Small‑Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling
   A more rugged and exclusive hiking option on a less-restored section of the Wall, praised for its panoramic views.

7. 2‑Day Mini-Group Tour: Mutianyu Wall, Imperial Sites & Optional Acrobat Show
   Explores key attractions like Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Great Wall, over two days.

8. Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming Tombs
   Luxury private tour combining the Wall with visits to impressive Ming dynasty mausoleums.

9. Panda House, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Lunch
   A curated moderate-length tour featuring cultural sites and up-close animal encounters in a smaller group.

10. Tiananmen & Forbidden City Small-Group Tour (Optional Sights Upgrade)
    A streamlined 3–6 hour guided tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with optional add-ons.

Ticket Information:

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Guide Prices For Beijing

Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall
Highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Wall (with cable car/chairlift)
Duration: ~8–9 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £125

Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour: Forbidden City & Badaling Great Wall
Highlights: Guided group tour to major landmarks with hotel transfers
Duration: ~8 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £80

Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird’s Nest
Highlights: Less crowded Great Wall section, lakeside palace, Olympic sites
Duration: ~8–9 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £100

Full‑Day Classic Beijing Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
Highlights: Three major UNESCO sites in one full day
Duration: ~8 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £85

4‑Hour Private Walking Tour of the Forbidden City
Highlights: Local expert guide, skip-the-line access
Duration: ~4 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £60

Great Wall Hiking Tour at Jinshanling (Small Group)
Highlights: Scenic hike along unrestored section of the Great Wall
Duration: ~9 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £92

2‑Day Mini-Group Tour: Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace & More
Highlights: Over two days, covers key imperial sites and the Great Wall
Duration: ~2 days
Approx. Starting Price: £180

Private Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming Tombs
Highlights: Luxury experience, historical tombs, scenic wall section
Duration: ~8–9 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £135

Panda House, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple & Summer Palace Tour
Highlights: Panda viewing, religious sites, imperial gardens
Duration: ~7–8 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £90

Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Small-Group Tour
Highlights: Optional extras, flexible length
Duration: ~3–6 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £48

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• Tickets will become available to download from your Go Ticketless account dashboard upon your payment clearing.
• Tickets only valid from the date selected when booking. No refund for partially used tickets.
• Tickets are only valid for the stated attraction and for the purpose as stated on the description.

*Just £5 Deposit maybe available for select attractions where your selected start date is more than 14-days away from today. Full payment is required to clear before midnight 14-days prior to selected start date. If payment has not cleared by 29:59 local time by the cut-off date, the tickets will automatically be cancelled without prior notification.

Cancellation Policy: Please see individual attraction details for cancellation policies. If the attraction selected is eligible for cancellation, a refund will be offered as long as the order is cancel before the stated period expires*. Customers can cancel their tickets via their Go Ticketless account dashboard, via Live Chat or WhatsApp (during operational hours) or via emailing tickets@goticketless.co.uk. Email cancellation notifications will only be dealt with on the next working day (Mon-Sat during operational hours). We suggest you DO NOT leave cancelling your tickets until the last moment.

*If full payment has been made for an order that is valid for cancellation, an admin fee of £5 per person will be applied before any funds are returned. If you cancel an order that is valid for cancellation, and you have only paid the deposit, we’ll provide you with a £5 discount code to use against a future purchase.