Beijing Highlights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Roast Duck | 8 hours

66 Reviews | Beijing
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Private Tour Price
2 Adults x $290.00
$580.00
Approx Total
$580.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Entrance fee to the Temple of Heaven
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fee to the Forbidden City
  • Exquisite Peking roast duck meal with drinks
  • Visit to Nanluoguxiang Hutong
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities to tour guide and driver

Overview

Experience a personalized tour of Beijing, exploring cultural landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and historic Hutongs. Enjoy a culinary experience with traditional Peking roast duck. Your local guide provides authentic insights into the city's heritage. Customize your tour to include alternative sightseeing locations. Note: Distant spots like the Great Wall may incur extra fees. Join us for one of Beijing's best private tours, blending culture, history, and cuisine with the expertise of local guides.

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We offer convenient pick-up services from downtown Beijing hotels. Nonetheless, should you require pick-up services from Beijing International Airport or the train station, we would be pleased to make suitable arrangements for an additional charge. Please furnish us with your pick-up location specifics upon booking this tour. ... Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) (Pass By)

    Start your day with a convenient and comfortable ride from your Beijing hotel to one of the city's top tourist attractions, Tiananmen Square. Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of this iconic site with insightful commentary from your knowledgeable local guide. Discover must-see landmarks such as the Chairman Mao Memorial and the Great Hall of the People, making this cultural tour a truly memorable experience. Join us for one of the best sightseeing tours in Beijing and uncover the rich history and unique experiences that this vibrant city has to offer. Perfect for history enthusiasts, first-time visitors, and those looking to experience the cultural highlights of Beijing. Don't miss out on this top-rated tour to get an in-depth understanding of Beijing's historical sites and cultural heritage.

  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Afterward, delve into the Forbidden City, one of Beijing's top tourist attractions, to experience its imperial splendor. Your local guide will illuminate its dual roles as a political hub and ceremonial center, offering insider tips and insights. Inside, explore the Palace Museum's rich exhibits, showcasing artwork spanning the Ming Dynasty and beyond. This guided tour provides a unique cultural experience, perfect for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike.

    3 hours

  • Nanluoguxiang

    Explore the Forbidden City, one of Beijing's must-see attractions, and then head to Nanluoguxiang Hutong in the heart of the city for a unique journey through history. Dating back over seven centuries, this iconic alleyway showcases Beijing's rich past, local culture, and stunning architecture. Wander through the narrow lanes to discover traditional courtyard homes adorned with ornate doors and gray-brick walls, preserving the city's architectural traditions. Nanluoguxiang Hutong isn't just a historical site; it's the essence of Beijing, inviting visitors to connect with the city's storied past.

    1 hour

  • Temple of Heaven

    Hungry? Let's grab lunch at a rustic spot renowned for its authentic roast Peking duck and drinks, offering a delightful local dining experience. Next, we'll head to the Temple of Heaven, home to China's largest complex of sacrificial buildings. Explore the temple's magnificent prayer halls and immerse yourself in its historical and cultural significance. Afterward, enjoy a comfortable private ride back to your hotel. Please note: the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. If visiting on a Monday, we'll replace it with a tour of either the Summer Palace or the Lama Temple, both top tourist attractions in Beijing. Book your full-day Beijing tour now on Viator and experience the best of Beijing’s cultural and historical sites!

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be advised that the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. Summer Palace or Lama temple will be substituted instead.
  • Passport name, passport number is required at time of booking for all participants, we need that to book the Forbidden City ticket beforehand
  • This tour can be customized to fit your preferences. If you wish to visit other sightseeing places instead of the included parts in the itinerary, please let us know. Perhaps you have already visited some of these attractions before. After you book this tour, confirm with us which alternative scenic spots you'd like to include. Please note that some scenic spots can be replaced without any additional expense, while others, such as the Great Wall of China, may incur extra charges due to the driving distance.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.7

66 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 58 reviews with 5 stars

Great day in Beijing warranted

Published on Mar, 2024

Great experience, I had such an amazing time with Julia getting to know a bit of the city and the luch was incredible! 100% recommended

Must do

Published on Dec, 2019

This tour covered a lot of ground in a single day! I can’t imagine having to navigate the HUGE crowds of Tianeman square and MASSIVE grounds of the Forbidden Palace without a guide or native Chinese speaker. Gary was a helpful guide and very knowledgeable. He also did well to avoid the crowds, which was much appreciated, although sometimes he would wait elsewhere and send us into the crowds alone and it was difficult to find him afterward. We took his suggestion to stop at a tea factory that was a nice bonus— they were trying to promote and sell their product pretty hard, but I can’t blame them after a free 25 minute free tea ceremony/ tasting. The lunch was great, although it was relatively restricted options (pick between two dishes, extra charge for Peking duck; only water for drink). Overall, would recommend the visit and this tour!

Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Temple of Heaven Private Tour

Published on Dec, 2019

Excellent!! The tour guide was very friendly and helpful throughout the tour. He gave a lot of useful insights to my family on the history of each site.

Great trip

Published on Dec, 2019

Had a great guide called Dean who was very informative and helpful whilst on our tour. Unfortunately Forbidden City is closed on Mondays (which we didn’t realise before hand) but Dean took us to the Lama Temple with the amazing tallest Buddha in the world.

Awesome Tour Guide!

Published on Oct, 2019

My family (adult kids) and I just came back from spending a week in Beijing. One of the highlights of our trip was our private tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. We feel very fortunate to have had Dean Wu for our guide. Not only was Dean extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, but he was patient and kind. We learned so much history and also got an insight into life as a young person living in Beijing. We had such great conversations in the van as we were traveling from site to site. He welcomed our questions. Tiananmen Square was closed in the morning, but Dean seamlessly rearranged our schedule so that we could visit it in the afternoon. For lunch he took us to a favorite restaurant and ordered for us his favorite foods. It was a real treat! After completing the tour which went longer because of the Tiananmen Square closure, he asked if we would like to do a tea tasting and learn calligraphy, extra activities that were not included in the tour. Of course we said yes. It was a great way to end the day! I would highly recommend this tour especially if you are fortunate to have Dean as your guide.

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