Beijing Your Way: Private Independent Tour with Optional Guide

8 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

Language Offered

Overview

Take a private customized tour of Beijing that includes transportation, and have the option to go with a knowledgeable local guide or travel on your own. You'll have a private vehicle with a professional driver, and a customized itinerary planned prior to arrival. A tourist map and itinerary suggestions are included to help you decide how to spend the day. If something captures your attention en route, stop and check it out. The half-day tour can visit top city attractions, while the full-day itinerary allows time to visit the Great Wall and other key sites.

Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Private independent or guided tour of Beijing
Create your own customized half-day or full-day tour using a flexible itinerary
Set out by private vehicle or make use of a professional guide, depending on your selection
See Beijing city attractions or extend the day at the Great Wall

Inclusions & Exclusions

Departure & Return

What To Expect

Your half- or full-day tour starts with pickup from your hotel. Step into your comfortable private vehicle and set off to see the city's local attractions and historic sites. A half-day independent tour takes you to top destinations within Beijing. Visit the Summer Palace, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, or explore the hutongs (old alleyways lined with traditional buildings) on foot or by pedicab. If you've selected a full-day independent tour, you can also drive out of the city limits to the Great Wall, where you can climb the steps, marvel at the fortress-like towers and enjoy panoramic views of the scenery.If you're touring independently, use your suggested itinerary and tell your driver where you'd like to go. Be sure to confirm your custom itinerary with the tour operator prior to your arrival in Beijing; that way, they can carefully plan your independent excursion for you.Upgrade for Half or Full-Day Guided Tour:Go more in depth with informative commentary from an experienced guide. Get help in customizing your tour from your personal guide, who knows how to avoids the crowds at top destinations and can help your tour to proceeds efficiently. Your guide can also suggest the best venues to sample Beijing's cuisine, take you to where the locals shop and help you bargain for the best prices. It's an opportunity to get insider knowledge on what to do and see with limited time. After you've taken in the sights, you'll be taken back to your hotel.Sample list of Beijing sites you can choose to visit:Forbidden CityTemple of HeavenSummer PalaceTiananmen SquareHutongsLama TemplePanda GardenBeihai ParkWater CubeBird's NestSilk MarketGreat Wall at BadalingGreat Wall at MutianyuPlease note: You are responsible for additional charges during the day, such as any admission fees, food or drink, and public transportation costs (such as pedicab or cable car).