Private Tour: Forbidden City, Food Tasting & Mutianyu Great Wall

listing image 1
Show all photos
8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

•Guided tour of the Forbidden City with a licensed English-speaking guide who brings 600 years of imperial history to life
•Authentic Hutong food tasting: savor iconic Beijing flavors including Yao Ji steamed buns, Zhajiang noodles, fried spring rolls, and pea cake — this IS your meal, no separate lunch needed
•Hike the Mutianyu Great Wall with far fewer crowds than Badaling
•Door-to-door private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary water throughout the day
•All entrance tickets, private transfer, and Hutong food tastings are 100% included
•Accommodates groups from 1 to 15 travelers — perfect for families, friends, and corporate outings

What's Included

✓Private licensed English-speaking guide (full day)
✓All tolls, parking fees, and fuel charges
✓Forbidden City entrance ticket
✓Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket
✓Hutong food tasting: five local famous snacks food included(serves as meal)
✓Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver (full day)
✓Mutianyu Great Wall scenic area shuttle bus (round-trip)
✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Beijing 5th Ring Road)
Gratuities for your tour guide and driver(recommended)

Meeting and pickup

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

the pick up will be from your hotel within Beijing downtown area

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Your private guide and driver pick you up from your hotel within Beijing’s 5th Ring Road. A spacious air-conditioning vehicle is arranged. On the way to the Forbidden City Museum, your guide provides historical context of Tiananmen Square as you drive by the vast public space, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and the Great Hall of the People. Enter through the Meridian Gate of Forbidden City. Explore the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Preserving Harmony, the Imperial Garden, and other key highlights. Your licensed guide brings 600 years of imperial history vividly to life.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hutong Tour

    After the visit of Forbidden City museum, let's come to the famous Beijing old Hutong area nearby Drum Tower, walk through ancient alleyways and savor iconic Beijing flavors: Yao Ji steamed buns, Zhajiang noodles, fried spring rolls, and pea cake. This generous tasting serves as your meal — come hungry! Your guide shares the history and culture behind each bite.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall (90 min) Scenic drive through Beijing’s northern countryside. Rest, charge your phone, and enjoy the landscape. Your guide briefs you on Great Wall history and hiking tips en route. Mutianyu Great Wall (2–2.5 hours) Hike up to the wall and walk along the beautifully restored watchtowers with stunning mountain panoramas. Cable car and chairlift/toboggan are available for purchase on-site as your own expense. Pace is entirely yours to set. Return Drive to Beijing (60–90 min) Relax in your private vehicle. Your guide shares restaurant recommendations and tips for the rest of your stay. Door-to-door drop-off at your hotel. Tour ends.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Urban Passer

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}
Book Now