A private 3-day Beijing classic tour: Great Wall and city highlights with flexible pacing and expert guidance.
Our delivery style is relaxed, comfort-first, and flexible to your pace and interests.
What's included
- Hotel or designated pickup and drop-off each day in Beijing
- Private English-speaking guide for all three days
- Entrance tickets for all included sites (Forbidden City pre-booked)
- Three full days of touring
- Flexible start times and pacing
Route and experience
Day 1: Imperial Beijing: typically the Forbidden City and one other major site (e.g. Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace). Your guide brings the history and layout to life at your pace.
Day 2: Great Wall: we take you to Mutianyu (or another section by arrangement) for a full morning or day on the wall, with cable car option and time to explore.
Day 3: We fill out your experience with more city sites: e.g. Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven if not done on Day 1: or a cultural activity. The exact order can be adjusted when you inquire.
All three days are private and flexible. For more on Beijing’s attractions, see our Beijing city guide. For a shorter trip, see our 2-day Beijing highlights tour; for a deeper stay, see our 4-day Beijing cultural tour.
Practical details
- Duration: 3 full days.
- Start time: Flexible each day; we’ll agree when you book.
- Pickup: Your Beijing hotel or a central address each day.
- Accommodation: Not included; we assume you have your own hotel in Beijing.
- Suitability: First-time Beijing visitors with three days who want the classic Great Wall plus city combo.
You can also book the core components as single-day tours: Forbidden City private tour, Mutianyu Great Wall private tour. To add culture and food, ask about our Hutong calligraphy and dumpling experience.
FAQ
Can we customize the itinerary? Yes. We can swap sites, change the order of days or add a cultural experience. Tell us your priorities when you inquire.
What’s the difference from the 2-day tour? The 2-day tour covers highlights in two days; the 3-day adds an extra day for more city sites or a more relaxed pace. See our 2-day Beijing highlights to compare.
What if we want four days? Our 4-day Beijing cultural tour adds another day for deeper cultural and city exploration.
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Ready to do the classic 3-day Beijing tour? Inquire to book and we’ll confirm the itinerary and pacing. For more options, see our Beijing city guide, 2-day and 4-day tours, Forbidden City private tour, Mutianyu Great Wall private tour and Hutong calligraphy and dumpling experience.