Drum and Bell Tower Tours and Tickets

Get to know Beijing on a 5-hour bike tour with an experienced local guide who shares parts of the city far from the crowds. Cycle through small alleys known as hutongs, where traditions continue from centuries ago. Discover the charm of old Beijing as you cycle around the winding hutongs and behind the Forbidden City, have lunch at a local NGO, and end at Drum Tower (Gulou) and Bell Tower (Zhonglou). This small-group tour is limited to 12 participants to ensure a more personalized experience of Beijing.

Combine visits to the Beijing Zoo, the Beijing Aquarium, and the Hutong district during this 7-hour private tour. Entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off at locations within the 4th ring road included.

This day tour hits several of Beijing's many highlights including Lama Temple, Beijing Zoo, and Jingshan Park. You will also explore the narrow alleys, or hutongs, that represent old Beijing, and see structures like the Water Cube and the Bird's Nest which were built for the 2008 Olympics.

See some of China's national treasures on a full-day Beijing tour that includes the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple and the adorable giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo. Begin by exploring one of the world's most famous imperial palaces, the Forbidden City, followed by a walk through monumental Tiananmen Square. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony at the Bell Tower and visit the important Tibetan Buddhist temple, Lama Temple, which is home to famous Maitreya Buddha statue. Wrap up by visiting the Beijing Zoo to admire the giant pandas.

Enjoy a family-friendly 5-hour sightseeing tour that starts with a rickshaw ride through the hutongs, and a stop at a local home for a calligraphy lesson. Quench your thirst during a tea tasting at Bell Tower, then visit the giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Olympic Park to fly kites - a popular pastime in China. From the outside, admire the architecture of Olympic Park - site of the 2008 Summer Olympics - before returning to your hotel. Great for all ages!

Discover the historical charms of Beijing on a full-day tour that includes guided walk through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Lama Temple. You'll also take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs, eat lunch with a family in a traditional home and taste teas at a teahouse in the Drum and Bell Tower.  Then do some local people-watching at Jingshan Park and enjoy great views of the city. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Delve deep into Beijing's rich culture on this 8-hour private experience. Admire the UNESCO-protected Temple of Heaven, Jingshan Park, and Drum and Bell Towers; and explore the 'hutong' neighborhoods of courtyard homes and narrow lanes by foot and rickshaw. View a courtyard home, take a lake cruise, and savor an imperial-style lunch. Plus, learn a traditional craft like paper-cutting at a family home. Entrance fees, private transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore Beijing on a full-day tour that starts at the Temple of Heaven, an important ceremonial site for the Ming and Qing emperors. You'll also get an intimate experience of old Beijing during a rickshaw tour through the hutongs, followed by lunch with a local family in a traditional home and a tea ceremony inside the Bell Tower. Take in the scenery of Beihai Park and Jingshan Park, then visit one of the world's most important Tibetan Buddhist temples, Lama Temple (Yonghegong), home to a huge sandalwood Maitreya Buddha statue.

Explore the hutongs of Beijing on a private walking tour that introduces you to these narrow streets and alleys typical of this part of China. You'll walk around Houhai Lake and along Yandai Xie Street (aka Tobacco Pipe Street), plus watch a drumming performance and enjoy a tea ceremony at Bell and Drum Towers.

Meander down some of Beijing's most evocative and lively streets, and follow in locals' footsteps, on this private walking tour. Set off in the early evening (or at a time of your choosing). Your first stop is Nanluoguxiang, one of Beijing's most popular hutongs (historical alleys). Wander past its courtyard houses and shops and continue to the centuries-old Drum Tower. With your guide for company, you'll also cross the scenic Yinding Bridge, view the nightlife spots on Lotus Lane, admire Qianhai Lake, and more.

Delve into the rich historical heritage of China's capital city on a full-day sightseeing tour of Beijing. Accompanied by a private guide, discover legendary landmarks like the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square while gaining insight into the city's past. Admire the verdant splendor of Jingshan Park; weave your way down narrow alleys know as 'hutongs'; and take a rickshaw ride to a local home to indulge in a delicious Chinese meal. Receive the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour and enjoy a comprehensive experience of Beijing.

There's no better way to discover traditional Beijing life in authentic "hutong" neighborhoods than with a private guide. This door-to-door private bike tour combines the well-known attractions with less-visited lanes where locals still go about their daily lives. Besides Nanluoguxiang, Back Lakes, and Yandai Xie Street, see a drum show at the Drum Tower, enjoy a dumpling lunch, and visit some newly renovated "hutong" beside the Grand Canal.

Celebrate an evening in Beijing in imperial style with this 4-hour dinner and evening sightseeing experience. Travel by private vehicle to the famous Bai Jia Da Yuan restaurant, housed in a Qing-era palace surrounded by exotic gardens. Enjoy an imperial-inspired dinner entertained by live Chinese opera cameos, and then enjoy a sightseeing drive around some of Beijing's top landmarks. Finish with a tour of lively, lakeside Houhai street, including a bar stop for a beer.

*A private walking tour lets you see the sights at your own place *Step off the typical tourist trail and see the highlights of old Beijing *Stroll along lively hutongs, see Qianhai Lake, visit Lotus Lane, and more *See the sights lit up after dark when you embark on an evening tour

Discover the historic highlights of Beijing's Central Axis on a private half-day tour. Enjoy views of the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park, ride around the hutong neighborhoods and Shichahai district on a rickshaw, and admire landmarks including the Bell and Drum Towers, and the Olympic Water Cube and Bird's Nest.

See China on a private 11-day tour that includes Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai. Enjoy a cruise on the Li River that takes you to Yangshuo, and visit famous sites around Beijing including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. In Xi'an, see the Terracotta Warriors, old city wall and more, then walk along the Bund and through Yu Gardens in Shanghai. Stay in your choice of 4-star, 5-star or boutique hotels on this memorable tour.

Relive the glory of the 2008 Olympic Games on this full-day tour of Beijing, starting with a visit to the famous Olympic Park. Admire modernist landmarks like the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube at the park, and see where the grand opening and closing ceremonies were held. After lunch (included), see a different side to the city with a rickshaw ride around the hutongs (alleyways) of Old Beijing. Get a glimpse of authentic Chinese life as you visit with a local family, then indulge in a tea tasting at a traditional teahouse.  

See Beijing city from three different perspective during a private sightseeing tour by subway, rickshaw, and on foot. Act like a local and take the subway to Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang); see the sights at a leisurely pace during a stroll to the Forbidden City (Imperial City); and ride a rickshaw to Yinding Bridge, which links two scenic lakes.

The soul of Beijing lies in its hutong, a web of narrow alleyways and single-story courtyard houses. Get a perspective that's impossible to achieve independently on this private walking tour, which includes a meet-and-greet with a local family in their home. Along the way, visit the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Nanluoguxiang, Yandai Xie Street, and Shichahai: your private guide will accompany you to and from your hotel.

Have a long layover in Beijing? Don't bide your time at the airport - instead, use the opportunity to explore one of Beijing's most characterful areas. Following pickup directly at the baggage carousel, head with your private guide to Old Beijing, the city's historical heart. Wend your way along hutongs (atmospheric alleyways), glimpse the famed Drum and Bell Towers, wander along scenic lakes, and more. At the end of your tour, you'll return directly to the airport.