Beijing Highlights: 2-Day Private Tour with Guide

Embark on a 2-day all-inclusive private tour of Beijing’s highlights, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutong, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Upgrade for an evening show. Guide, entrance fees, transfers, and meals included.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

City Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutongs Area & Temple of Heaven

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Meet the guide in the hotel lobby and begin the tour at Tian’anmen Square, renowned as the largest public square globally. The private guide will share fascinating stories and background information.
Temple of Heaven - The…

What's Included
  • Private Transfer
  • Lunch
  • English-speaking guide
  • Roundtrip cable or chairlift or toboggan fee
  • Entrance tickets
  • Spanish/German/Italian/French guide available for 800RMB extra with 3 days notice
What's Not Included
  • Accommodation
  • Dinner
  • Gratitude to the guide and driver (for good service)
  • The 800RMB extra payment if you need Spanish/German/Italian/French guide.
Additional Information

Save hours researching Beijing highlights by having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you, help you save time and see more in a short space of time, visit the top highlights in Beijing.
Private guide, all entrance fees, lunch, roundtrip cable car or chairlift or toboggan, hotel pick and drop off all transfer service are all inclusive in this 2-day…

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Osergev
May 17, 2026
Exceptionally Curated Private Tour - Excellent tour experience in the Great Wall and Forbidden City. I had a private tour with Justin, who was a fantastic guide. Logistics were all handled by the company ahead of time and smoothly on the day of the tours. He knew exactly where to go to maximize the quality of the experience based on what I was interested in, and gave me plenty of time to explore at my own pace. I also had a local food experience included, which I strongly recommend. Justin clearly knows food and brought me to some great restaurants and ordered perfectly based on my preferences. Overall 5/5 star experience with Catherine Lu.
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Q8692oasilviad
May 11, 2026
Catherine Lu Tours to discover China at its best! - We made a private tour of Beijing with Kathy, a guide from Catherine Lu Tours. She was very knowledgeable about the places we visited during the tour, giving us lot of cultural and historical information. She spoke a very good English, answering our questions and curiosities. Kathy and the driver were perfectly on time on the schedule of the tour. They respected what we planned and sometimes they did more than necessary. The restaurant where we had lunch was excellent, everybody appreciated it and Kathy gave us good suggestions about local dishes to order. I really suggest Catherine Lu Tours to discover China at its best!
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Bcoutoorsguy
Apr 27, 2026
5 star service from Catherine Lu Tours - Catherine Lu Tours and in particular our guide Jenny really did make our dreams come true. WE have traveled extensively but China has always been on our bucket list. Jenny was absolutely amazing and she made sure our experience was effortless. She is super organized , highly experienced and most of all very kind and fun to be with.... in short simply the best guide we have ever had. Our driver Mr Lu was also professional , courteous and a really safe driver and the vehicle was immaculate . We have been on many tours, this was by far the best we have ever experienced thanks to Jenny and Mr Lu. All in all 10/10 .
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Paul_o
Apr 25, 2026
A fantastic two-day private tour of Beijing - This is an excellent tour. We had Jenny as our guide for two days and Mr Lu as the driver for one day. The tour was well organised and seamless, with easy communication through out, even with a change we had to make. Jenny is highly professional, with excellent English communication skills as well as knowledge of all the sites we visited. Jenny adapted the tour to optimise our time by not having to stand in long queues. The authentic restaurants Jenny arranged for us to eat lunch at were exceptionally good. Thanks also go to Mr Lu who safely drove us to the Summer Palace and the Great Wall of China. The car was super clean and so very comfortable. A tour we can highly recommend.
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Shirleyu68
Apr 21, 2026
Excellent well organized tour with Catherine Lu - We had an excellent experience with Catherine Lu tours. Two full days to see all the sights. The tour was very well organized, with everything taken care of. Our guide Sonia was very efficient and knowledgeable and made our visit so interesting. The lunch both days was also very good, with delicious and fresh food, she took us to local eateries, which we would never have known on our own. I highly recommend Catherine Lu tours and I would use them again if I visit China again.
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Crustyrhinopants
Apr 14, 2026
This private Beijing tour is so worth it! - We had the best 2 days in Beijing and it is big thanks to Catherine Lu Beijing Tours and our lovely guide, Jenny! I recommend the 2-day all-inclusive private Beijing tour…worth every cent!
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Catalin_vaitis
Apr 13, 2026
Beijing 2 days private tour - I am so glad we booked a two-day tour with Catherine Lu Tours. The communication leading up to the trip was seamless; her team stayed in constant contact via WhatsApp and WeChat to ensure every detail was clear. Our guide, Cactus, was phenomenal. Her English is excellent—which is a huge asset in China—and she was always punctual. She went above and beyond her role by teaching our daughter Chinese words, giving her a chance to practice what she learns at school in a real-world setting. We covered an incredible amount of ground: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Hutongs on Day 1, followed by the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace on Day 2. Attempting this on your own would easily take four days, but with a private driver and Cactus’s expertise, we bypassed the crowds entirely. By following their advice to leave early, we had virtually no queues at Mutianyu. The logistics were top-notch: the 7-seater Buick was very comfortable, and our driver handled the hectic Beijing traffic expertly. Cactus also selected two wonderful local restaurants that perfectly matched our tastes. She was incredibly patient while we browsed souvenir shops and even helped us translate with shopkeepers. Highly recommended!
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Sarah
Apr 12, 2026
Beijing, China visit - We visited Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutong, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Summer Palace, tea ceremony, Bird’s Nest and Water Cube in Olympic village, and jade shop with Jenny as our guide. Jenny was very personable, knowledgeable, and so very nice. She made our two day visit to Beijing a super fun journey! We would definitely recommend her to everyone, and when we return we will use her again!
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Grovers04
Mar 31, 2026
Great Trip to Beijing With Help of Lena - We loved Lena from Catherine Lu Tours. She was knowledgeable, personable and friendly. Her English was flawless and she helped us navigate the city and all the sights with ease. She had deep knowledge of the city, and asked us if we wanted to see something specifically or take our time exploring. We never felt rushed. The logistics were also seamless. The drivers were consistently on time for airport and station transfers, the cars were very comfortable, and we appreciated the thoughtful touch of having water available. I am a vegetarian, but thanks to the guide, she took us to the restaurants that had vegetarian options. We were able to try good local cuisine.
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M3557kksharono
Mar 30, 2026
Great service! - This tour was the highlight of our stay in Beijing and we cannot fault their service! Our tour guide Jenny was simply amazing and very knowledgeable about the history of Beijing. She found the perfect balance between giving us relevant information and space for us to digest and explore further if need be. She knew how to maximise and plan our itenary with little or no waiting and food spot she recommended did not disappoint. Thank you Catherine Lu tours for being part of making our anniversary trip even more special.
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From $140
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience (local time).