Forbidden City and Summer Palace Day Trip in Beijing

★★★★★4.5(11 reviews)Duration: 8 to 9 hoursProduct code: 1946

Overview

This day trip will let you explore the must-see sites in Beijing including Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace with a licensed tour guide.

At 8am, your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby of centrally located Beijing hotels, please take your passport with you today.

Then you will take a private vehicle to Tian'anmen Square firstly.You will view the biggest city square before moving to the Forbidden City which used to be the palace for Ming and Qing Dynasty from 1420--1911AD.

There are various relics and old houses exhibiting in the palace. Your guide will explain to you the hidden stories about those emperors and the palace.

Then you will have lunch at a local restaurant before you are transferred to Summer Palace. It is for the royal family to escape the heat in the summer in Qing Dynasty. The Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill in the Summer Palace constructed a impressive scenery.

Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the trip concludes.

Highlights

Travel with a nice local guide
Visit the royal garden, Summer Palace
Explore the Forbidden City
View the Tian'anmen Square

Good to Know

Scheduling: Shared Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 8 to 9 hours

Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up service

Pick up from centrally located Beijing hotels.

Easy Cancellation

There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Inclusions

Lunch
Private vehicle
Entrance fees
English-speaking tour guide

Exclusions

Any expense of personal nature
Gratuities

Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point

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Hotel pick-up and drop off included for the centrally located Beijing hotels. Please let us know your hotel name and address while booking.

Know Before You Go

We require customers to carry their passports with them for this tour.
We recommend you wear comfortable and appropriate footwear for this tour.

Traveler reviews

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Alvin · US2021-06-14
★★★★★ Traveler review
This private tour of Beijing was, indeed, very interesting. Our guide was very well versed in history. I highly recommend this private tour company.
Friday67 · US2021-06-01
★★★★★ Traveler review
I learned so much about the history of Beijing. I had so many questions and our guide answered them concisely and in brilliant English. We saw so much in a really short amount of time but never felt rushed at all. My kids were so interested the whole way round (13 and 9) and the guide made it fun for them to learn as well. Very enjoyable and educational day. Highly recommended.
ELVIS · GB2021-02-18
★★★★★ Traveler review
Enjoyed time spent here, our English speaking tour guide was very good, well worth the visit. Being in a group an advantage!!
Atlantic · US2021-01-06
★★★★★ Traveler review
What a great tour. Our guides’ knowledge of the city and its history was fabulous. But most importantly, you good sense her enthusiasm as she showed us around. The structure of the tour was perfect and we had a lovely time.
Edison · GB2019-10-20
★★★★★ Traveler review
I would like to thank you for this tour. It was very informative and relaxed. Your guide was excellent and being a private tour made it much more personable. We will recommend you to all of our friends if they visit China!
KENDRICK · CA2019-10-19
★★★★★ Traveler review
Our guide was well informed about the city and even included suggestions for later in the week. We loved every minute and would strongly recommend this tour. Cheers!
Sillygilly · GB2019-08-28
★★★★★ Traveler review
<p>The history of the Forbidden City was great. It is a huge beautiful palace to see and a nice place for photographs. You need at least a day to enjoy the beauty, I could spend all of my holidays here!</p>
SweetFox · AU2019-08-19
★★★★★ Traveler review
While we were in China we wanted to grasp some understanding of the city’s history. We have taken private tours in other places as they allow you to enjoy a more personable experience. This one in Beijing was definitely the best one! It was not only because of the city but also because of our guide. She was not only our guide but our history teacher and our companion. She also recommended the best restaurants and places to visit during our stay. A very good company who know how to look after you.
Watson · GB2019-08-08
★★★★★ Traveler review
The tour guide was passionate, knowledgeable and helpful and we really wished that we have arranged for a longer duration for more guided tours with the tour company. In short, it was a great experience and we will surely go back to them the next time.
German · DE2019-05-23
★★★★★ Traveler review
OUR GUIDE WAS EXCELLENT, SHE WAS SO FRIENDLY RIGHT FROM THE START. VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE AREA AND THE HISTORY. MADE US FEEL LIKE FAMILY. ANSWERED ANY QUESTIONS WE HAD AND WAS HELPFUL WITH ANYTHING WE NEEDED. ALL AROUND GREAT EXPERIENCE. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED AND I WILL BE RECOMMENDING THIS TOUR TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS.
Mr. President · IE2019-05-09
★★★★★ Traveler review
Took some great photographs on this tour! We enjoyed it a lot! Thanks Private Tour!