Beijing Private Tour: Forbidden City, Great Wall, More

Embark on a thrilling 3-day private tour of Beijing’s highlights, including the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall. Beat the crowds, slide down the Toboggan, and enjoy inclusive entrance fees, guide, lunch, and transport.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Tiananmen Square-Forbidden City-Hutong-Lama Temple (L)

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Tian’anmen Square is the largest public square in the world. Discover the landmarks surrounding the square and capture some stunning photographs.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The Forbidden City is the largest Imperial Palace globally. Spend…

What's Included
  • Entrance tickets to the sights
  • Bottled water
  • Round Trip cable car or chair lift up and toboggan down the wall for Mutianyu section
  • Lunch
  • English-speaking tour guide service
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
What's Not Included
  • Accommodation
  • Dinner
  • Gratuity to the guide and driver (for good service)
  • Special Guide service with extra 400CNY per day
Additional Information

Join this thrilling and comprehensive private tour. A professional guide will lead you through the fascinating city of Beijing over the course of three days.

  • Explore incredible attractions such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, and more. You can customize the itinerary according to your preferences;
  • Visit the Forbidden…
Cancellation Policy

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

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Heyimsteven
May 29, 2026
Catherine Lu Tours Showcases the Best of Beijing! - Catherine Lu Tours is the perfect choice for an impressive tour of Beijing. The sights are amazing, of course, but our guide, Sonia, made the difference between just visiting a big city and actually creating memories while educating us about the religious, historical, and cultural contexts of the city. From the moment we met Sonia, her high energy, optimism, and animated storytelling brought the culture and history to life in such an engaging way. Sonia was especially attentive and empathetic toward my mother-in-law, who has limited mobility. She was incredibly thoughtful and patient, always checking in on her comfort while gently encouraging her to go just a little further to see the best sights. She struck the perfect balance between care and motivation. Sonia was also extremely professional, always punctual, highly communicative, and full of helpful tips and advice. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We absolutely loved her! Our driver also went above and beyond to help us navigate the mobility challenges and always greeted us with a smile. We had an amazing experience in Beijing thanks to Catherine Lu Tours. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you!
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Trevorsp884bg
May 4, 2026
Grea Service for Catherine Lu Tours - Our guide, Chris, could not have been more helful and informative. We had a comfortable car and a good driver and visited all the sites that we wished to see in the time we had available. The meals were top quality too. We highly recommend this company.
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Yasminah
Apr 19, 2026
Trip to China (Beijing, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar) - Dear Catherine , Please see my review hereunder.👇 It is a fantastic trip as it's our first tour experience in China and the arrangement you made is an excellent one. About the private tour guide service: All are excellent personalities. Language Proficiency: very good. Guide’s Attitude of Service Knowledge Proficiency: Very good. About the driver and transportation that we provide: perfect as requested About the restaurants that he/she chose for you: Very good. Other suggestions & feed backs: From a rating of one to five, (five being excellent), what’s your rating of our guide? FIVE Just take you another few minutes for our further investigations: How did you originally find our company? Through search on the Internet. What make you choose our company? Understanding tourist desires. Will you recommend our company to your friends? For sure and I might bring my family one day in the near future. Best regard Dr. Saleh Abdullah AlOufi
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Pilotvu
Apr 18, 2026
China, Catherine Lu,thank you. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unforgettable 3-Day Adventure in Beijing with Catherine Lu Tours! I cannot recommend Catherine Lu Tours highly enough! From start to finish, our 3-day all-inclusive tour of Beijing was absolute perfection. 📅 Seamless Booking from the UK Booking a tour from halfway across the world can sometimes feel daunting, but Catherine’s system was incredibly efficient and easy. Communication was prompt, professional, and had a wonderful personal touch that made us feel valued before we even stepped foot in China. They took all the stress out of the planning, tailoring everything to our needs with a friendly approach that set the tone for the entire trip. 🚗 Professional Drivers & Top-Notch Vehicles The logistics were flawless. Our private vehicle was spotless, modern, and very comfortable—a true sanctuary in the bustling Beijing traffic. Our driver was exceptional: punctual, professional, and navigated the city with impressive skill. We always felt safe and well looked after, allowing us to just sit back and soak in the sights. 🌟 Our Guide, Lena: The Heart of the Tour The absolute highlight of our trip, however, was our guide, Lena. She is truly one of a kind! Knowledge: Her depth of historical and cultural knowledge is staggering. She didn’t just recite facts; she brought the Forbidden City and the Great Wall to life with stories that kept us captivated. Humour: Lena has a fantastic sense of humor and a warm, infectious energy that made the days fly by. She felt less like a guide and more like a knowledgeable friend showing us around her home. Personal Connection: She went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect, from the best lunch spots to the perfect photo ops. Honestly, it was genuinely sad to say goodbye to her at the end of the three days. Moving on to our next destination felt a little quieter without her expertise and laughs. If you are looking for an all-inclusive, high-quality, and deeply personal experience in Beijing, book with Catherine Lu Tours and ask for Lena! You won’t regret it.
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Fellowtraveler526039
Apr 12, 2026
Exceptional 3-Day Beijing Tour – Truly First Class - We had an outstanding experience with Catherine Lu Tours during our 3-day Beijing trip. From the moment we landed, everything was handled professionally—our guide, Sonia, met us at the airport and made the entire experience seamless from start to finish. Sonia was exceptional. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to everything we needed. Over the three days, she took us all around Beijing, including the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Emperor’s gardens, and several temples. Despite traveling during a very busy Chinese holiday, we always felt safe, well taken care of, and never rushed. What really stood out was how personalized the experience was. We mentioned that we wanted authentic Chinese food, and Sonia adjusted the itinerary to make that happen. She also gave us excellent dinner recommendations, which made the trip even more memorable. This wasn’t just a tour—it felt curated specifically for us. Catherine Lu Tours runs a top-tier operation, and Sonia made the experience truly special. We highly recommend them and will absolutely be referring friends and family.
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Angelapaloalto
Apr 12, 2026
Best time in China thanks to Catherine Lu’s Service!! - We just returned from a 12 day trip to China. Catherine helped us in every city we went to! She was fantastic. She arranged amazing English speaking guides and cars in Beijing, Zhangjiajie and Chongqing. It was so nice to have a one stop shop for the whole trip. Lena was our guide in Beijing- she was amazing. Fantastic English and man, did you know her stuff! We learned so much about the history of China. We had our two teenage boys with us and we all had a great time. David in Chongquing was absolutely wonderful! Dare I say perfect English?! He was fun, upbeat and funny. He set us up for a hot pot lunch at a local spot. Wow, are we glad he was there to help. We NEVER would have figured it out on our own. Having an English guide in each city made the trip exponentially easier and more enjoyable. Don’t hesitate to use Catherine Lu- we had an amazing trip thanks to her!!!
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L4111ptbiancal
Mar 30, 2026
Great experience with guide Chris! - Amazing experience on a private tour with our guide Chris! He is very knowledgeable about history and culture, as well as many local spots. Would definitely recommend!
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Pfw2026
Mar 25, 2026
Stress-Free Beijing Tour with a Great Guide - Our trip to Beijing from 20–22 March was excellent, and we truly enjoyed the experience with our tour guide, Cactus. The overall private tour service was outstanding, stress-free, well-organized, and trustworthy, which made traveling with elderly parents especially comfortable. Cactus demonstrated good language proficiency and was consistently patient, caring, and attentive throughout the trip. She was particularly thoughtful in ensuring my elderly parents were comfortable at all times. We really enjoyed her engaging descriptions and stories. Despite the often chaotic traffic in Beijing, our driver ensured that we traveled safely and smoothly. We especially appreciated his patience during the long journey to and from Gubei Water Town. In terms of dining, Cactus was highly attentive and proactive. She provided excellent meal recommendations and kindly assisted with dinner reservations, which made our dining experiences enjoyable and hassle-free. Overall, we are very satisfied with the tour experience and arrangements. Thank you for delivering such a well-coordinated and customer-focused service.
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973twinsf
Mar 24, 2026
Tour and service from all staff. Very good. - I am very satisfied with the service of this tour, from the first time we arrived in Beijing to the delivery to the airport everything went very well, the tour guide and the driver are also friendly, for guests from Indonesia who want to tour can make Catherine Lu Tours your tour option, this tour really follows the schedule wherever we go without having to spend time visiting compulsory stores such as tour in Indonesia, move on to Catherine Lu Tours ...
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Navigate464844
Mar 24, 2026
Family trip - Sonia was a wonderful guide. She was flexible, and accomodative in accordance to our requirements. Highly recommended.
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From $242
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).