Beijing: Private Tour with Forbidden City and Summer Palace
ID: GYG1489155-2275053
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
A private tour with a local guide. Visit the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Old Summer Palace, and enjoy a relaxed pace and the flexibility to customize your itinerary.
Begin your private tour with a pickup from your hotel in Beijing. Meet your driver and guide and set off in a comfortable vehicle.
Start at Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world, before heading to the Forbidden City. Stroll through the grand palaces and royal gardens as your guide shares fascinating stories from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Take a break for lunch and enjoy authentic Beijing cuisine. Get recommendations from your guide for local specialties like Peking duck or zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste).
Next, visit the Summer Palace, China’s best-preserved imperial garden. Walk along the shores of Kunming Lake and climb Longevity Hill for breathtaking views.
Finally, explore the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, known as the "Garden of Gardens," and feel the weight of history at this poignant site.
After a full day of exploring, relax as your driver takes you back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore Beijing's iconic landmarks on a private tour with a local guide
- Visit the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Old Summer Palace
- Enjoy a relaxed pace and the flexibility to customize your itinerary
- Travel in comfort with a private driver and spacious vehicle
- Get local restaurant recommendations and capture memories with photos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tickets for the Forbidden City and other attractions are not included and must be booked in advance.
The Forbidden City tickets usually sell out 7 days in advance, so early booking is recommended.
A passport is required for security checks at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
INCLUDED
- 8-hour private business car
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Photo assistance
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance tickets to attractions
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
