BEIJING · CHINA
Beijing’s best days out.
The 15 most popular Tiananmen Square Tours in Beijing. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Guided Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour with reserved entry, multilingual guides, and flexible group or private options in Beijing.
Most Popular“Michael was a great tour guide, he explained the history and background in depth and is extremely competent. We had a lot of fun!”
Private Beijing all-inclusive tour of Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and cable car options.
“I had a wonderful tour with Lucy, who was a very knowledgeable tour guide and answered all the questions I had. It was a perfectly timed tour with heaps of time to explore the sights and was very worth it!”
Register your passport for Tiananmen Square in minutes, then use your reservation to buy Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate.
“Easiest way as a tourist to access - well worth the small cost”
Small-group Beijing day tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and tickets.
“Great experience! Hit all the popular places with transportation included. Lots of walking!! Beautiful autumn day for the Great Wall. Helen was an excellent tour guide. She was kind, funny and extremely knowledgeable on all the facts about each location. She went out of her way to show us all the “good spots” for pictures…”
Reserved Forbidden City entry with guided Tiananmen Square history and Royal Treasure Museum. Small groups in English or Spanish.
“We had a great time with our tour guide Linda! The tour was very interesting 👍”
A guided day in Beijing with guaranteed Forbidden City entry, Tian’anmen Square ID handling, and optional Temple of Heaven or Great Wall walks.
“Our amazing guide Huang made a great tour for us. A very organized, very knowledgeable and - most importantly - very considerate guide. He was constantly explaining about the Forbidden city, the Tian'anmen square, the history and the culture, the present and the future tendencies of the country. He presented all the information in a…”
A small-group, ticketed tour linking Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with an English/Spanish guide, earpieces, and mobile entry.
“Out tour guide, Icy, depth of knowledge was truly impressive. She didn't just recite facts; she brought the vast complexes to life with captivating stories about emperors, concubines, and the daily life within the palace walls. Hearing about the rituals in the Hall of Supreme Harmony or the complex architectural meaning of the colors and…”
Use your passport to enter the Forbidden City, with optional Tiananmen Square and Mutianyu add-ons. Morning or afternoon entry slots.
“Tickets were easy to use. The communication through WhatsApp was amazing. Very quick responses when I had questions during the self tour. Highly recommend”
A full-day Beijing loop with hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, plus lunch.
“Excellent tour by Lee and our driver, taking us to Tianamen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven. We started early at 7am with a hotel pick up and the mini van was comfortable. Tour included lunch at the OlymRead more”
A one-day sprint to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and guided tickets.
“Lots of sales pitches for jade, tea and Chinese medicine. Also cash needed for cable car and tips . Otherwise it was a very good trip”
Timed entry tickets to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with flexible English-guided options for Beijing’s top sites.
“Michael was a great guide with lots of information.”
Private guide through Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with flexible add-ons like Temple of Heaven, plus ticket support and hotel pickup.
“We had a fantastic experience with our tour guide, Jessica. She arrived on time, greeted us warmly, and made us feel at ease right away. Jessica was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights that brought the tour to life. Her passion and enthusiasm were evident throughout. She looked after us so well, ensuring we were comfortable,…”
Private Beijing day tour with a guide: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, hotel pickup, lunch, entrance tickets.
“This was an excellent tour. Picked up right at our hotel. Vivian was an extremely knowledgable guide. Made us feel comfortable the whole way through. There are certain security checks and things you should not bring and she provided Read more”
A small-group half-day guided tour linking Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with priority entry, real-name tickets, and headset commentary.
“The tour was good, if the weather is colder would be really nice. Helen was helpful and very friendly. We do enjoy and had a lot of information for this tour.”
Small-group Beijing tour to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with optional Temple of Heaven and guided ticket help.
“The tour started on time, the guide-Wang Meihong is very responsible, professional, friendly, looking after everyone in the group.”
The Wall, the palaces, the hutongs and the table. Every way into the city, in one place.
