Iconic Beijing Private Tour
- See China's ancient capital on a personal day trip tour with an English speaking local guide
- Take in some of Beijing's most iconic and ancient sights such as the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven
- Explore the amazing Summer Palace, the summer playground of the Chinese Emperor
- Stop off at some specialist cultural gift shops and pick up craft souvenirs for loved ones back home
What to expect
Enhance your sightseeing experience in Beijing, China's ancient capital, on a 1 day tour of the city's most captivating and iconic sights. Led by a knowledgeable local English speaking guide, immerse yourself in the ancient mystery of the enormous Forbidden City; absorb the majestic charm of the Summer Palace and beautifully constructed Temple of Heaven; and stroll around Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. What's more you'll be able to purchase special souvenirs in the bustling Pearl Market and at lunch time you'll be taken to sample some of the delights of Beijing cuisine with a traditional Chinese lunch.





Reviews
Reviews summaryWe had a wonderful experience with our tour guide, Ms. Lisa, during our Iconic Beijing Private Tour. She was very efficient, professional, and well-organized throughout the day. Her explanations at every location were clear, detailed, and easy to understand, which made the tour even more enjoyable and meaningful. She was also very caring and attentive to us, always making sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. The lunch arrangement was excellent as well – nicely chosen and well-organized. Highly recommended! Thank you, Ms. Lisa, for making our Beijing trip such a memorable and pleasant experience. 🌟
The truth is, having a tour guide like Ms. Lily is truly rare. Her passion for traveling with older people shines through in everything she does. She offers support like a wheelchair, ensuring their safety and well-being during their time with her. Her explanations of the history are excellent, making the experience in beautiful Beijing even more meaningful. We are truly grateful to have you, Ms. Lily, and for your dedication in making the trip special for the elders.
Our guide Lisa Liu reached out to us the day before and met us promptly at 830am at the hotel lobby. The first stop was Forbidden City and wow the grandeur of the palace was magnificent. We then went for tea whilst she went to the restaurant next door and ordered lunch for us. The tea we sampled was very fragrant. Ended up buying 3 containers of Oolong and Pu er. Lunch was delicious! Local beijing food. Next stop was Temple of Heaven and lastly we went to Summer Palace. Lisa's knowledge was extensive as she is an experienced guide of over 20 years. We were lucky to have her as you could ask anything and she will explain the history.
We were pleasantly surprised by the Mercedes-Benz—the seats were incredibly spacious and made our journey very comfortable. Our guide, Lisa, was amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable and explained the history in such an engaging way. We initially thought it would be exhausting to visit three places in a day, but Lisa made everything feel manageable, and we even had time for tea and a lovely lunch buffet. We would definitely engage Lisa again the next time we visit Beijing!
Sunny, Thank you so much for guiding us on our tour of Beijing, China. We truly appreciated the historical insights and perspectives you shared at each location—it made the experience much more meaningful. We’re also very grateful for the delicious lunch at such a wonderful restaurant. It was a fantastic way to enjoy the local cuisine, and we really enjoyed it. One thing we’d like to mention is that it wasn’t ideal having to queue for an hour and a half to get tickets for the Forbidden City. Hopefully, your company can assist future guests in securing tickets in advance to make the experience even smoother. We hope to see you again in the future! Warm regards.
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Andy on our private tour of Beijing! This was the perfect way to see the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Forbidden City—he knew all the quieter spots, the best access points, and how to navigate the crowds seamlessly. Andy’s knowledge of history was incredible, and he shared stories in such a vivid way that kept all ages engaged. No question went unanswered, and his passion for the city really came through. He even surprised us with a tea-tasting ceremony and took us to a traditional restaurant for an exceptional lunch. If you want a smooth, insightful, and unforgettable tour of Beijing, Andy is the guide to book. Highly recommend!
We r very lucky to have a punctual tour guide mr andy finding us at lobby hotel on time so fluent in english, always ask if we need everything, tell us all the history about the place we go, our trip supposed go to three place but he add one place at tea shop to taste and learn how to make proper tea…it was amazing experience and the car is super comfort, thank you Andy 👏🏻
True to its advertisement, this tour was “iconic” as we were able to tour around the most iconic sites in Beijing. Thanks to our tour guide Sunny who made sure we had the best experience. It was very comfortable being around her that we did not actually notice the heat of the sun until it was time to part. It’s like having a relative touring you around their place. She was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We also had the best lunch! Our driver was also kind and made sure we had a comfortable ride. We were assigned with a Benz V250L as our service vehicle.
Andy was an amazing guide and en even more amazing photographer. Communication was excellent and conversations were engaging the entire tour. Andy was extremely knowledgeable in his history and geography of the locations we’ve visited. Lunch at a local restaurant tasted amazing. Additionally he was super helpful even after the tour, helping us get dinner reservations so we wouldn’t need to queue.
Tour was very informative and enjoyable. The guide tried her best to explain the history and information of the sites given the time constraints. car ride was smooth and the car was well maintained and spacious. Lunch place was great with a wide variety of food for selection.
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