Beijing:Great Wall&Forbidden City Tour(Mini Group/Private Option)
Overview
When visiting Beijing, two attractions you simply can’t miss are the Forbidden City and the Great Wall—they stand as the city’s most iconic symbols of history and grandeur. To help you experience these treasures perfectly, we offer two tailored tour options: a Mini Group Tour (max 8 people) for a cozy, shared journey, and a Private Tour for a personalized, flexible adventure. All-inclusive Tour—you won’t need to pay any additional costs. Both tours start with the Tian'anmen Square, then the Forbidden City—an ancient imperial palace complex that served emperors for centuries, with its grand courtyards and intricate architecture telling stories of dynastic glory. Later, head to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall—a top choice thanks to its well-preserved battlements&sweeping views of lush mountains that make the ancient fortifications even more breathtaking. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you’ll deepen your understanding of Beijing’s culture while creating lifelong memories!
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
- Entrance fee
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Private guide
- Additional Museum tickets inside the Forbidden city
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Private Tour: We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, Small Group Tour: 1: This tour is set to leave at 7:00 a.m. on the tour day, though the exact time depends on the actual pick-up schedule. 2: The sequence of pick-ups will be decided according to the number of guests and the distribution of their hotels on the tour day, and will be confirmed the day before departure. 3: To make sure you get the correct details about your pick-up time and location, please be sure to check the email we sent you one day prior to departure. If you don’t receive the email or have any inquiries, we suggest reaching out to us immediately to verify the information and prevent missing the tour. 4: Please arrive at your designated pick-up spot on time as per the confirmed schedule. For guests who are late by more than 10 minutes, we won’t be able to wait, and these guests will be recorded as "No Show".
What To Expect
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Beijing (pass by)
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Palace of Heavenly Purity
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area Ticket Office (pass by)
Mutianyu Great Wall (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A passport is required during the tour; will be denied without one.
- Small Group Tour: 1: This tour is set to leave at 7:00 a.m. on the tour day, though the exact time depends on the actual pick-up schedule. 2: The sequence of pick-ups will be decided according to the number of guests and the distribution of their hotels on the tour day, and will be confirmed the day before departure. 3: To make sure you get the correct details about your pick-up time and location, please be sure to check the email we sent you one day prior to departure. If you don’t receive the email or have any inquiries, we suggest reaching out to us immediately to verify the information and prevent missing the tour. 4: Please arrive at your designated pick-up spot on time as per the confirmed schedule. For guests who are late by more than 10 minutes, we won’t be able to wait, and these guests will be recorded as "No Show".
- Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) need to book this tour 7 days in advance. By regulation, please submit Chinese name & ID number when reserving and present the ID on the tour day to join the group
- Security checks at Tiananmen Square are strict. If waiting exceeds 1 hour, we will driving past the square to save time. Tiananmen Square may close unannounced due to government activities, in which case it will be skipped. No refunds as the square is free
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
- Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket.
- Entrance fee.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Private guide.
- Additional Museum tickets inside the Forbidden city.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Beijing:Great Wall&Forbidden City Tour(Mini Group/Private Option) is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Beijing:Great Wall&Forbidden City Tour(Mini Group/Private Option) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
- Entrance fee
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Private guide
- Additional Museum tickets inside the Forbidden city
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A passport is required during the tour; will be denied without one.
- Small Group Tour: 1: This tour is set to leave at 7:00 a.m. on the tour day, though the exact time depends on the actual pick-up schedule. 2: The sequence of pick-ups will be decided according to the number of guests and the distribution of their hotels on the tour day, and will be confirmed the day before departure. 3: To make sure you get the correct details about your pick-up time and location, please be sure to check the email we sent you one day prior to departure. If you don’t receive the email or have any inquiries, we suggest reaching out to us immediately to verify the information and prevent missing the tour. 4: Please arrive at your designated pick-up spot on time as per the confirmed schedule. For guests who are late by more than 10 minutes, we won’t be able to wait, and these guests will be recorded as "No Show".
- Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) need to book this tour 7 days in advance. By regulation, please submit Chinese name & ID number when reserving and present the ID on the tour day to join the group
- Security checks at Tiananmen Square are strict. If waiting exceeds 1 hour, we will driving past the square to save time. Tiananmen Square may close unannounced due to government activities, in which case it will be skipped. No refunds as the square is free
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