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

9.8 (149)

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

3 hours

10:00 AM

3 hours

10:00 AM

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Free Tour Through Beijing's Revolutionary Heart

9.8 (26)

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 15min

10:00 AM, 1:45 PM

2h 15min

10:00 AM, 1:45 PM

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

9.8 (43)

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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Forbidden City Tour: Understand China’s Imperial Palace

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Explore China’s grand heritage on a Forbidden City tour with a licensed guide! Discover a hidden imperial temple, uncover palace secrets, and learn the royal history and architecture of Beijing.

Provided by Echo Wang

4 hours

8:45 AM, 12:45 PM

4 hours

8:45 AM, 12:45 PM

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Summer Palace Highlights Tour - Tickets Not Included

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Explore China's imperial beauty on a guided Summer Palace tour! Marvel at Kunming Lake, climb the Incense Tower, stroll the famous Long Corridor, and discover stunning historic relics in three unforgettable hours.

Provided by Sonia

3 hours

8:30 AM, 1:30 PM

3 hours

8:30 AM, 1:30 PM

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Classic City Tour: Bell & Drum Towers, Shichahai & Nanluoguxiang

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Discover Beijing’s historic hutongs on a fun walking tour! Snap the Bell & Drum Towers, sample local street food on Yandaixie Alley, relax along Shichahai's shore, and explore Nanluoguxiang’s vibrant courtyard bars and lively shops.

Provided by Sonia

2h 30min

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM

2h 30min

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Beijing Free Tour: Lama Temple, Confucius Temple & Wudaoying Hutong

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Take a 2.5-hour walking tour through Beijing's history! Start at the vibrant Lama Temple, wander past Confucius Temple, and finish in Wudaoying Hutong, a lively lane filled with cozy cafes, local murals, and boutique shops.

Provided by Sonia

2h 30min

9:30 AM, 2:00 PM

2h 30min

9:30 AM, 2:00 PM

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Beijing Central Axis Exhibition Center: UNESCO World Heritage

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Take a free tour of Beijing’s Arrow Tower along the UNESCO Central Axis. Explore 15 heritage sites, uncover ancient city planning secrets, and stand right where China’s "Kilometer Zero" begins. Perfect for history and culture lovers!

Provided by Wonder Wan

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:30 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:30 PM

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Ethnic Costume Museum Tour: Discover China's Ethnic Cultures

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Take a free museum tour to explore China’s vibrant ethnic heritage. See over 10,000 traditional costumes and artifacts showcasing deep history, belief, and fine craft. A top destination for history, culture, and fashion lovers!

Provided by Wonder Wan

2 hours

2:00 PM

2 hours

2:00 PM

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Six Centuries of Chinese History: Real Imperial Archives Free Tour

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This unique tour uncovers over 10M real imperial papers: secret succession edicts, maps, and handwritten notes. Dive into the actual documents that ran an empire - raw history, not hearsay.

Provided by Wonder Wan

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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7,371 Reviews in Beijing

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

by Marco Trivigno

(2 reviews)

"Perfect day"

I can only say that it was wonderful to do the tour with Echo. She shared history, fun facts, and great insights. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and always willing to help. She even assisted us...

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

by Carolina Sonda

(2 reviews)

"beautiful walk with great talk"

Miriam was super helpful, she sent messages in WhatsApp before the tour explaining how it would work and offering help. The park and the lake are incredibly beautiful. She explained some history...

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

by Maria Green

(1 review)

"¡Tour maravilloso con Miriam, que habla español!"

For starters, the fact that Miriam speaks Spanish was a fantastic bonus for me! The itinerary was perfectly planned, offering a wonderful balance between ancient traditions and modern China. Don't...

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

by Almudena Ordejon

(1 review)

"Great toir"

Great way to try some local food and visit non touristic areas of Beijin. Cindy was a great host!

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026

by Juan Carlos Sánchez Meca

(1 review)

"Review Miriam’s tour Beijing."

The tour was fantastic; Miriam is a unique and excellent guide—very original and knowledgeable about the city of Beijing. I would do it again without a doubt.

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

by Lorena Alvarez

(1 review)

"Great tour with local guide"

I loved the tour, I learned about China’s history and traditions. Miriam is a really nice local guide, she inspires confidence, she offered to take pictures for me and we had a good conversation...

Reviewed on Jul 06, 2026

by Rachelle Wilks

(1 review)

"Delicious food tour????"

We had an amazing food tour with Wonder! He introduced us to lots of new and different foods from across china. It was a great way to meet new people and share food together. Wonder was very...

Reviewed on Jul 06, 2026

by Jana Fiberg

(1 review)

"Great Tour for a first touch of the Bejing"

It was a great tour all in all. It was a good mix between history, facts and culture. The tour guides were great and spoke perfekt English. I would recommend this tour everyone coming to Beijing...

Reviewed on Jul 03, 2026

by felix Galceran

(6 reviews)

"Perfecta explicacion"

It was a pleasure to stroll through Beijing and explore the market and the hutongs with our guide. A 10

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

by Seoyun Jung

(1 review)

"Recommend the tour!!"

This Beijing free walking tour was fantastic. Our guide Yan was warm, welcoming, full of passion and rich local historical knowledge. The route avoids crowded tourist sites and explores quiet...

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

by roop Chakravorty

(1 review)

"Excellent tour"

April was efficient and extremely eloquent. She has an in-depth knowledge of the various dynasties. Helpful and courteous. Wish I could have done the next trip with her. My best to her and a 5*...

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

by Jonas Degen

(1 review)

"Very Interesting"

The Tour was through a very interessting historic part of Bejing. April, told us many interessting things and could answer all our questions, even the unrelated ones. The explanation of the...

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