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The Classics & Secret Spots — All in One Beijing Walking Tour

9.9 (29)

Join our Free Walking Tour along Beijing’s Ghost Rivers and uncover hidden corners, secret tales, and the city’s unseen charm. Discover stories even locals don’t know and see Beijing in a whole new light.

Provided by April

2 hours

10:00 AM, 1:45 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 1:45 PM

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Beijing Historic Free Tour with Calligraphy: China's First & Original

9.8 (132)

Start exploring Beijing with our best local storyteller, to discover the urban legends of Beijing through thousands of years of imperial history that makes it the cultural and power center of China!

Provided by Free Tours China

3h 30min

10:00 AM

3h 30min

10:00 AM

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Free Tour Through Beijing's Revolutionary Heart

9.8 (20)

Discover Beijing’s timeless temples on a captivating walk! Uncover 3,000 years of history, from ancient dynasties to modern China, as we explore sacred sites that reveal the city’s spiritual and cultural soul.

Provided by April

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 1:45 PM

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 1:45 PM

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Night Life

Beijing After Dark Free Tour: Hutongs, Ancient Towers & Nightlife

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Explore Beijing’s magic on a 2.5-hour evening tour. Wander 800-year-old lantern-lit hutongs, admire the glowing Drum & Bell Towers, and end your night at the vibrant Houhai lakeside. Where ancient history meets city nightlife!

Provided by Wonder Wan

2h 30min

7:00 PM

2h 30min

7:00 PM

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Beijing Taxation Museum Free Tour: Secrets of Ancient China’s Economy

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Explore the legacy of Guan Zhong and Shang Yang, the masterminds who reshaped empires. This tour brings ancient China’s economic reformers to life through rare artifacts and bold ideas.

Provided by Wonder Wan

1h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

1h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Art Walk: Xu Beihong's Horses & Xihai Hidden Gallery Free Tour

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Explore scenic Xihai Lake on a Beijing walking tour where history meets art. Trace the legacy of ancient water engineering, admire traditional courtyard architecture, and uncover the soul of Chinese creativity in a stunning lakeside setting.

Provided by Wonder Wan

2 hours

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM

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Hutong Demystified: Architecture, Acoustics & Afternoon Tea

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Explore old Beijing on this 2.5-hour tour. Visit the Dongsi Hutong Museum’s courtyard architecture and hear history at the Shijia Hutong Museum. End your journey with authentic Chinese tea in a peaceful, traditional setting.

Provided by Wonder Wan

2h 30min

1:30 PM, 4:00 PM

2h 30min

1:30 PM, 4:00 PM

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Summer Palace Highlight Walking Tour

8.8 (36)

Join us to explore the vast Summer Palace, spanning 300 hectares, equivalent to 500 football fields! It's 4.6 times bigger than the Forbidden City. Discover its grandeur properly with at least a 2.5-hour visit.

Provided by Jack Frank Niu

1h 30min

8:30 AM, 9:00 AM +14 More +14 More

1h 30min

8:30 AM, 9:00 AM +14 More +14 More

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Day Trips

Beijing Forbidden City Half Day Tour with Royal Treasure Museum

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Hop on a half-day small group tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City and the Royal Treasure Museum with an expert English-speaking guide. Tickets are included, with flexible morning or afternoon departures.

Provided by Chinavoya

4 hours

8:30 AM, 12:30 PM

4 hours

8:30 AM, 12:30 PM

From €51.00

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Summer Palace Walking Tour

9.9 (84)

On this private guide day trip tour, you will have the opportunity to discover and visit the major scenic spots of Bejing and enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch.

Provided by Roy Li

2 hours

2:00 PM

2 hours

2:00 PM

From €80.00

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6,888 Reviews in Beijing

"Great tour!"

We had an amazing time and Rocky was an excellent tour guide! We got to see everything in a decent amount of time. It was very busy but Rocky was able to have us go to the smallest queue and even...

"Interesting trip"

It was very interesting and atmospheric tour with plenty of information about the history of Beijing. April is a very knowledgeable guide and I recommend this tour.

"Perfect Tour"

April is a great tour guide. The was perfect

"Very good tour"

Very good tour, full of interesting information and experiences. The only part that could have been much shorter was the game with the feather toy. Aside from that, it was very nice. Thanks!

"Best Tour in Beijing"

Never had I imagined that a free walking tour could be so fun and impressive! The route was perfectly designed, and at every stop, the guide explained everything clearly—offering insights into the...

"Thank you for the great tour"

Sivan is a great guide. We had lots of fun. Highly recommended!

"Tour of the Hutongs"

Outstanding tour for those who are looking for a part of Beijing out of the beaten trucks: April is an expert guide and leads your through stories, curiosities and social chinese life through the...

"The best tour"

Simply an outstanding tour! As a well-traveled person, I can confidently say this was one of the best. Our guide, April, was exceptional. Her knowledge is vast, and she tells incredible stories...

"Great tour"

April was very engaging knowledgeable and fun. We had a great tour!

"A fantastic tour!"

April was an amazing guide, kind, informative and happy to answer all of our questions! We loved the tour and we could not recommend it more.

"Palace"

It was interesting. Learning more.

"Beijing"

Rocky did a great job. We learned a lot, see a lot. Lunch was a great choice.

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