City: Beijing
Top Things to do in Beijing
Top 10 Tours in Beijing, China
Welcome to a capital city whose story goes back at least 3000 years. In Beijing, you'll find a wealth of history, both ancient (the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace, Forbidden City) and more recent (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Tiananmen Square). For the best market experience, choose the Dirt Market over the touristy Silk Market. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is absolutely essential.
Restaurants in Beijing
1. Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Trip with English speaking driver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy a self-guided tour on a comfortably-paced private day trip to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town with your English-speaking driver. Your driver will share some Beijing city and attraction information with you on the road.
Inclusions: English speaking driver, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance fee
Exclusions: Extra Tour guide Service, Cable car tickets, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
2. 30 minutes Helicopter VIP tour at Badaling Greatwall and Primitive Remnant Wall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy an amazing helicopter tour at Badaling section both with ORIGINAL ECOLOGICAL REMNANT Section Wall from the sky view, see the breathtaking dragon view and experience the HOVERING OVER the WRECKAGE part moment with helicopter. This is an all inclusive tour, guide, driver, sights tickets, lunch, 30 minutes helicopter fee are all included.
Inclusions: Private transfer in comfortable business car with friendly driver , Professional English / Spanish speaking guide, 30 Minutes helicopter fee, Fuel surcharge, Insurance fee, Coffee/tea at the helicopter base, Lunch, Badaling Greatwall entrance tickets , Water
Exclusions: Gratuities ( Recommended )
Reviewed By dimarieee
Being from New York, we see ALOT of shows. When this started out...we weren't sure. However as it continued...we were BLOWN away. I would recommend this show to anyone. It was traditional and the water scene was the most incredible thing we have ever seen.
3. Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Learn about Chinese culture, food, and culinary heritage. Enjoy an authentic cooking class online with your very own private teacher. Make Chinese dumplings, potstickers, fried noodles, Kung Pao chicken, Mapo Tofu, or bok choy with mushrooms, all of which are made from scratch. Cook and eat your delicious home cooked meal. Vegan options are available. A truly fun and memorable experience for adults and kids.
Inclusions: Private Cooking Class Online , Private Teacher meeting students online via Facetime or Zoom, Vegan option is available. , The time can be changed at any point to suit your schedule and time zone
Exclusions: Cooking ingredients, Gratuities (Recommended), Any other expense that are not listed as included
Reviewed By Anonymous022021
We booked Sunflower for an Online Cooking Class for our company. We all had so much fun making yummy dumplings with her.
4. Flavors of China Restaurant Tour in Beijing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Travel throughout Central Beijing on this off-the-beaten-path journey to try cuisine from 4 of China’s provinces: Xinjiang, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Beijing. Learn about the culture and history that has shaped China’s regional cuisine. Explore old-Beijing neighborhood while taking a short walk through Beijing’s Hutong alleys.This small-group tour is limited to 2-12 guests and includes a local guide, dinner, pairing local beverages, 4 restaurants stops and van transportation.
Inclusions: Try a diverse selection of regional dishes from around China and sip on local beverages at 4 off-the-beaten-path restaurants., Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Ailton007
DIana our host was fun and knowledgeable which made for a great night out. We were a group of 9 and after meeting at Lama Temple subway station, we took our tuk tuks to the Hutongs and stopped at 5 places total. We had noodle dishes, Mongolian BBQ, Chinese pancakes and donkey meat burgers / pastries. Everything was delicious, we learned a bit about the history of the Hutong buildings and there was no shortage of beers / soft drinks along the way. We topped off the tour at a craft brewery! Lost Plate sends you the places afterwards and my wife and I actually went back to a place for lunch because we liked it so much. Can only recommend this tour!
5. Forbidden City Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Private guide pick you up from lobby of your hotel. Special lane through Tiananmen security, skip long entrance lines. Guide is hand-picked for their experience and knowledge with incredible details about the history, architecture and culture of the palace . A remarkable ancient architectural masterpiece of China. More than 15 carefully selected spots in the Forbidden city will be visited with the help of your knowledgeable tour guide. The mysterious palace of the ancient emperors is waiting for you to explore.
Inclusions: Hotel pick up ( No Private Vehicle ) , Private knowledgeable guide, Attractions entrance fee
Exclusions: Hotel drop off , Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service ), Transport fee
Reviewed By FelipeS2097
This tour is amazing. Leos agency is super trustfull and kind. He arranged everything, so I didn't have to worry about anything. Totally recommend his tours.
6. Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Exploring unrestored and untouched section of the Great Wall of China from Jiankou to Mutianyu can grant magnificent views of the Great Wall stretching beyond the horizon in the east and west. Lunch, entrance ticket and private transfer are all inclusive.
Inclusions: Lunch, Transport by private vehicle, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fee
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), cable car ticket/toboggan tickets
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
7. Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your half day pre-booked tour of the Summer Palace. Follow your tour guide to visit huge emperor's summer garden. Including the longevity hill, South Lake Island, Suzhou Street. Learn about the ancient history, culture and itions that helped shape the Summer Palace through your guide's engaging commentary.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance ticket, Gasline, Parking and Toll fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By 761sidneyg
Sherry did a fantastic job showing us some of the best and most important sights in Beijing. She had already booked tickets in advance and was able to help navigate us through various gates and QR codes, which made the tour much smoother, and she was extremely knowledgeable, interesting, and friendly. Seeing these sights was at least twice as enjoyable because she was there to explain them and make conversation with us. I strongly recommend a tour with Sherry. We had a great time at Christmas because of her.
8. Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Tour by Tuk Tuk
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 577 reviews
This is not another walking tour. Your small group tour travels by private tuktuk and offers unlimited beer and soda while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around the alleys of Beijing's hutongs to get off the beaten path. You will eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own. After 3-4 hours, you will finish at a popular local brewery to have a pint of the best craft brew in town.
Inclusions: Private transportation, 4-5 food stops, Dinner, Driver and local guide, Unlimited beer and sodas, Small-group tour (less than 10 people)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By L7732CBirene
The Lost Plate Hutong Breakfast Tour was awesome! It was great to see so much local food and taste a good number of popular breakfast items. I definitely wouldn't have gone into some of the restaurants unless someone guided me in, so I'm really grateful for getting this opportunity to enjoy some local food with a great guide. I highly recommend this food tour for anyone who is curious about the variety of breakfast foods in Beijing and wants to try more than 10 items. Prepare your stomachs!
9. Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 521 reviews
This private Great Wall trip with an English-speaking driver can make your trip easier and enjoyable. You will be not lonely as you can talk with the driver.Once you arrive the Great Wall,the driver will help you buy the tickets ,explain how to climb the Wall,where to wait for you. The entrance tickets and the shuttle bus ride between car parking and entrance included. The cable car tickets and toboggan is not included.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Airport pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Bottled water, Entrance fee
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Cable car/toboggan tickets, Tour guide
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
10. Old Beijing Dinner Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 224 reviews
Beijing’s dinner time cuisine is so much more than the crowded tourist markets featuring bugs and mystery meat on sticks! Join this small group food tour as you explore delicious, traditional dishes shoulder-to-shoulder with Beijingers in a traditional Hutong neighborhood. You’ll meet your bilingual guide and small group at a convenient location, then head out to try traditional dishes that Chinese chefs have been perfecting for thousands of years.
Inclusions: Tasting stops add up to a very large meal, and you will most likely not need to schedule a meal for several hours after the tour, Bottled water, Soft drinks & local alcoholic beverages, Guide fee, Post-tour welcome packet with helpful restaurant recommendations, local travel tips & so much more to help make your stay in Beijing easy & fun
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By SJK604
We visited Beijing in July 2019 (sorry for the late review!) Our tour guide Julia was very informative and was able to answer all of our, and our 7 year old daughters questions about the food and areas we walked through. We enjoyed so many of the different food options it's hard to choose a favourite, but what made the the experience was eating in the restaurants and little pop-ups in the back streets where the locals usually eat. I particularly loved walking through the Hutongs and seeing streets and alleys you probably wouldn't normally walk down if you were just visiting a city. I felt we saw the real side of Beijing and not just the popular sights! My family and I highly recommend this tour!!
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