3-Day Private Beijing Tour: Forbidden City & Great Wall

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A private three-day Beijing experience personally hosted by Lao Wang. One full day is dedicated to Jinshanling Great Wall. The other two days are designed around your interests, pace and priorities, with the itinerary planned by Lao Wang before the experience. The sights shown on this page are examples of how those days may be arranged rather than a fixed checklist. Depending on what interests you most, the days can focus on imperial Beijing, historic neighborhoods, parks, gardens, local life or contemporary areas. Private transportation and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off are included each day. The order and pace may also be adjusted for opening days, ticket availability, weather and crowds.

What's Included

Personalized itinerary planning based on your interests, pace and priorities.
Standard admission tickets for Jinshanling Great Wall and the confirmed Beijing city itinerary, except Forbidden City admission.
Personal hosting by Lao Wang throughout all three hosted sightseeing days, up to 8 hours per day.
Private vehicle and driver for all three days, including central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off.
Forbidden City admission must be booked and paid directly through the Palace Museum’s official booking channel.
Meals and drinks
Hotels and flights
Performances, cable cars and other third-party activities or services
Additional hours, special vehicles, or travel beyond the confirmed itinerary

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup and drop-off are included each day from your confirmed hotel or accommodation within central Beijing. Lao Wang will meet you personally at the agreed time each morning. Exact pickup times will be confirmed in advance based on the itinerary for that day. Airport transfers are not included.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Imperial Beijing

    3 stops
  • 1

    Explore the Forbidden City at a comfortable pace, focusing on key courtyards, halls and details that reveal imperial Beijing. Admission must be reserved in advance through the Palace Museum’s official booking channel using each traveler’s passport or valid ID. Lao Wang can help explain the official booking process. Admission is not included.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Jingshan Park

    Walk up Jingshan for a panoramic view over the Forbidden City and Beijing’s historic central axis, connecting the palace visit to the larger layout of imperial Beijing.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Walk through Shichahai and nearby hutong neighborhoods for a more relaxed look at old Beijing, with lakeside streets, local courtyards and everyday neighborhood life.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Jinshanling Great Wall

    1 stop
  • 4
    Jinshanling Great Wall

    Spend a full day at Jinshanling Great Wall, one of the quieter and more varied sections near Beijing. Walk a flexible section of the wall with Lao Wang, exploring its ridgelines and watchtowers at a pace suited to your group. The exact walking route may be adjusted for weather, conditions and energy levels.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Temple of Heaven & Historic Beijing

    2 stops
  • 5
    Temple of Heaven

    Explore the Temple of Heaven and its surrounding park at an unhurried pace, paying attention not only to the imperial complex but also to how local residents use the park today. It creates a natural bridge between historic Beijing and everyday city life.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Explore the Guozijian and Temple of Confucius, once at the heart of imperial education in Beijing, then walk through the quieter historic streets around them.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Bespoke Beijing

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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