Beijing · 1-DAY TOURS
54 reviewed
Good 1-day tours book out fast in Beijing, and the best go first. Ranked below are the 15 finest, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar fills.
A smooth one-day Beijing bus tour pairing Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace, with English guide, tickets, and flexible on-site time.
“The great wall is amazing. Mike was so passionate about the history of the wall and set us up for a great tour.”
Private day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace with lunch, hotel pickup, and included cable car plus toboggan.
“My tour started off rocky but it finished good. I booked my trip and called the night before to confirm the tour. However, the company said that it was canceled due to the limit amount of people. The person on the other end said he will rebooRead more”
A flexible one-day Beijing private tour with an English-speaking guide, classic landmarks, and optional hutong/local stops for about 8 hours.
“It was the worth experience ever. When we payed for tour we got an email address of the tour operator. We payed 3 days in advance It was a fake. The email didn't exist. It was bouncing back!!!. Unfortunately we didn't have time to investigate as we were in Moscow and our time was limited. We hopped to contact our guide from airport by phone. In airport we got SMS from Michele What you want to do? We replay that we want him to meet us at 10am in our hotel. He replay that he want to book a car for 2000rnb to drive us around. We wanted to have…”
Private day trip from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs with hotel pickup, lunch, and a private guide.
“Rita picked me up timely from my hotel for the drive to Mutianyu. She was very conversational and informative about visiting Beijing. The car was clean and the drive from location to location was smooth and safe. Going up to the Wall, Rita Read more”
Private day trip linking Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, English guide, and smooth logistics.
“Our private guide was nice, knowledgeable, and spoke English very well. Had no problem taking all our photos. We were given our own Audi car and personal driver. Make sure to take the dragon boat at the Summer Palace. Be prepared for Beijing traffic. Wear comfortable shoes, lots of walking.”
Hike and cruise the lake-side Huanghuacheng Great Wall near Beijing. Low crowds, boat views, and a smooth one-day plan.
“The part of the wall we went to was very pretty and nearly empty of tourists save for our relatively small group. Cici gave us a lot of information about the wall's construction in both English and Chinese, and was a friendly guide throughout. Answering so many questions, simple such as how to tell which side faced out of China to more complex ones such as about signalling on the wall. She kept us going and we never felt rushed. After the tour Cici gave us some recommendations for places to visit in Beijing.”
Small-group Jinshanling Great Wall day trip from Beijing with included entry and shuttle, 3 hours hiking, optional cable car.
“Everything ok, perfect sunny day, less people up, guide Tony very well, but the meal not: fast Chinese food.”
Private Jinshanling to Simatai West Great Wall hike from Beijing with an English-speaking driver, door-to-door transport, and early-crowd timing.
“Great day out. Our driver Peter, had limited English, but was incredibly helpful with tickets and making sure everything ran smoothly for us. We were in Beijing on business in the winter, but had all our cold weather gear and had the Great Wall viRead more”
Private first-class bullet train day trip from Beijing to Tianjin with a personal guide, lunch, major sights, and hotel pickup.
“A great contrast to Beijing, a very lively and modern city with great architecture and unique collections like the Porcelain House. The train ride was terrific and Maggie a competent, entertaining, very well organised guide and conversation partner!”
See Huanghuacheng and Mutianyu Great Walls in one day from Beijing with private transfers, lunch, and tickets included.
“Our guide Molly and driver picked us up from the hotel in the morning as arranged. It was a comfortable luxury vehicle that made the longer trip to the Great Wall more enjoyable. Our driver, Zhang was great, driving very smoothly and confiRead more”
Private car day trip in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City with licensed driver, hotel pickup, Wi‑Fi, flexible timing.
“I had an amazing one-day travel experience led by Nicholas. His creative and elastic travel plan utilized every moment of our tranist time efficiently. He expertly guided us in choosing fantastic restaurants and shops. Overall, a memorable and well-organized adventure. Highly recommended!”
Universal Beijing in one day: Harry Potter, Transformers and Jurassic World, plus WaterWorld stunts. Optional transfer, $33 admission value.
“Universal Studios Beijing is not just a theme park — it is a dream world brought to life. From the moment you walk through the gates, you feel like you’ve stepped straight into the movies. The park is huge, modern, impeccably clean, and designed with an incredible level of detail. Every land feels immersive, cinematic, and magical. You don’t feel like a visitor — you feel like part of the story. 🎢 The attractions are next-level. The Transformers Decepticoaster is hands down one of the most intense and thrilling roller coasters in the world. Jurassic World Adventure feels like living inside a blockbuster film, and the technology used throughout the…”
Private Jinshanling Great Wall day trip from Beijing with transfer-only or guide option, flexible departure times, and optional Simatai plus Gubei night views.
“Great driver, super safe , friendly and professional. I just wanted to explore Jinshanling part of the Great Wall on my own . This was a perfect tour for me . The driver is there to pick you up , take you to the Great Wall and take you back to your hRead more”
Private Beijing to Tianjin day trip by bullet train with hotel pickup, lunch, Porcelain House, Wudadao, Tianjin Eye, and Culture Street.
“My tour guide Maggie and I had a great trip to Tianjin on the bullet train. Always wanted to try the train. We saw many areas of the city, the ceramic house, Tianjin Eye of Tianjin Ferris wheel, a great lunch and great conversation. Thanks Maggie for making my trip so memorable.”
Private all-inclusive Beijing day trip to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with guide, lunch, tickets, and hotel transfers.
“We had a great day exploring Beijing with our guide Claire, who was very informative about each place we visited. She knew when each location would be least busy too, so we got the best photos on the Wall and in the Forbidden City with Read more”
