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

9.8 (142)

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 (24)

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

9.7 (41)

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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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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Arts & Crafts Museum: Explore Chinese Masterpieces Through the Ages

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This 2-hour tour decodes 5,000 years of Chinese masterpieces at the free National Arts & Crafts Museum. Discover breathtaking jade treasures and hidden heritage that guidebooks miss. Fast, fun, and completely unforgettable.

Provided by Wonder Wan

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 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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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 (87)

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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Temple of Heaven Walking Tour

9.9 (69)

Come to have an unforgettable day on this tour, where you will have the chance to discover and learn about history and culture. Finishing at the south gate of the Temple of Heaven.

Provided by Roy Li

2 hours

2:00 PM

2 hours

2:00 PM

From €80.00

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Tour of Beijing: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square

8.8 (6,623)

Join a hassle-free Beijing adventure! Explore Tiananmen Square, skip the lines at the Forbidden City, and hike the stunning Mutianyu Great Wall. No shopping, just pure discovery. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey. Book now!

Provided by TravelChinaGuide Tours

10 hours

7:00 AM

10 hours

7:00 AM

From €80.00

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7,154 Reviews in Beijing

by NATASHA STEWART

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

"Great guide"

April is very knowledgeable and on time. We highly recommend this tour.

by Mark Oren

Reviewed on May 28, 2026

"Highly recommended"

I highly recommend this tour at the beginning of the Beijing trip. It was very interesting and informative

by Jozef Rostar

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

"April Top"

Apríl was very nice and helpful. She answered on all our questions. Tour is 90 percent hutong with interesting facts. If your want to see this síce od china, IT IS the best

by Judy Griffin

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

"Great Intro to Beijing!"

April was an excellent guide. We started promptly and began with an overview of the history of Beijing. Our walk took us through small historical neighborhoods. Our guide did a great job...

by Avinesh chand

Reviewed on May 07, 2026

"Excellent tour"

April was very informative. Great tour to give you an insight on a old part of Beijing which reveals daily life of residents. A plesant 2 hours!

by Laura Pierfelici

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

"WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE ????????????"

The tour was super well organized and very interesting!! The guide was so nice friendly and she gave us a lot of curiosity and information! I higlt recommended!! Thabks a lot!

by Annalena Düll

Reviewed on Apr 07, 2026

"perfect."

perfect, it was fun

by Robin Goh

Reviewed on Apr 04, 2026

"Great walking tour with calligraphy experience"

Sivan is a great guide with good knowledge and presentation. the walking tour is relax and enjoyable with great understanding of the local culture. Highly recommended.

by Zhamilya Ormanova

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

"Forbiddeb city"

The tour was well-organized logistically, all the checks passed smoothly. Rocky is very knowledgeable. After the Forbidden city he helped to climb the sightseeing platform in the park to seevthe...

by Priscilla Randrianarison

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

"Great tour - recommended"

April was very knowledgable and shared a lot of interesting facts about the city and its past and present history. It’s a great tour if you want to dive a bit deeper in the Chinese culture and...

by Pablo Mandelbaum

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

"excelente tour to Beijing old city"

Sharry is a very intelligent guide who loves her job, and that shines through in how she explains and shows off her city. If you want to explore the center of Beijing, learn about its history, and...

by Matteo Di Rubbo

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

"Superb guide"

We had a fantastic time with our guide April showing us around the hutong and hidden gems we would have never found. We absolutely recommend to see the less touristy side of Beijing!

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