Beijing 4-Day Private Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Hutong

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Step through the ancient gates of a city that served as China's imperial seat for six centuries. This private 4-day Beijing experience connects the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, and a hutong food crawl into one seamless itinerary built around your pace.

Your driver meets you at Beijing Airport and transfers you to your hotel. A certified English-speaking guide leads you through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace — all with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets.

Day three heads to Mutianyu Great Wall early to avoid crowds, with panoramic mountain views from original watchtowers. That evening, a food specialist walks you through hutong alleyways to sample cumin lamb skewers, hand-pulled noodles, and six more tastings from family stalls.

Private vehicle and driver for all four days — no group bus, no strangers. Ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, and groups up to 15.

What's Included

Hutong food walking tour with 6-8 authentic tastings
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all 4 days
Entrance fee of Forbidden City Museum
Entrance fee of Summer Palace
Entrance fee of Temple of Heaven
Entrance fee of Mutianyu Great Wall
Lunch
Dinner
Round-trip private airport transfers between PEK and your hotel
Certified English-speaking guide for Days 2 and Days 3
Gratuities to the tour guide and driver (recommended)
Hotel accommodation
Great Wall cable car or toboggan ride (approx CNY 120/person)

Meeting and pickup

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

We offer a pickup service for travelers staying in the Downtown area of Beijing. If you
require pickup from the airport or train station, please contact us in advance to confirm the additional cost.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Beijing – Airport Transfer to Hotel

    1 stop
  • 1

    Your private driver meets you at the arrivals hall of Beijing Capital International Airport, holding a sign with your name. Sit back and relax during the comfortable transfer to your centrally located Beijing hotel. Your driver assists with luggage and provides a welcome packet with tips for your upcoming 4-day adventure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Imperial Beijing – Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace

    4 stops
  • 2
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    Your private guide and driver collect you from your hotel at 8:00 AM. Begin your full-day exploration at Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Walk across this historic landmark while your guide shares stories of the events that shaped modern China.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Walk through the Meridian Gate into the Forbidden City, the world's largest imperial palace complex with 980 surviving buildings. Your guide leads you through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Imperial Garden, and hidden courtyards that most visitors miss, bringing 600 years of Ming and Qing dynasty history to life.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Temple of Heaven

    After a local lunch, continue to the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors performed annual prayer ceremonies for good harvests. Marvel at the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and explore the Echo Wall and Circular Mound Altar while your guide explains the ancient rituals and architectural symbolism.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    End your full day at the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. Stroll along the Long Corridor with its 14,000 painted scenes, visit the marble Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and enjoy views over Kunming Lake before your driver returns you to your hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Mutianyu Great Wall & Hutong Food Night Tour

    2 stops
  • 6
    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Depart early for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the best-preserved and least crowded stretches. Hike along watchtowers dating back to the 6th century with stunning mountain views on both sides. Optional cable car and toboggan rides are available at your own expense. after the visit of Great Wall, returning to Beijing.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Nanluoguxiang

    As evening falls, meet your local foodie guide for a walking tour through Beijing's atmospheric hutong alleyways. Sample authentic street food including Peking duck wraps, jianbing crepes, lamb skewers, and local craft beer at hidden neighborhood spots. Your guide shares stories of hutong culture and daily life in old Beijing while you eat your way through this living heritage district.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Departure – Hotel to Airport Transfer

    1 stop
  • 8

    Your private driver collects you from your hotel lobby and transfers you to Beijing Capital International Airport in time for your departure flight. Relax knowing every detail of your 4-day Beijing experience has been taken care of from arrival to departure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be advised that the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. Summer Palace or Nanluguxiang Hutong 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
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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