China · CITY TOURS
The 15 best city tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Beijing’s Forbidden City tours, with Tiananmen Square, expert English guides, ticket access, Coal Hill Park, and practical tips.
“I have wonderful tour with Mina , she’s amazing guide. We had amazing day. Thanks a lot.”
Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with a multilingual guide, practical entry help, and flexible group or private tour options.
“Gary was our guide super friendly and good in Englis”
Review of Beijing’s private day tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall, with transport, lunch, and rides included.
“I had a wonderful tour with Lucy, who was a very knowledgeable tour guide and answered all the questions I had. It was a perfectly timed tour with heaps of time to explore the sights and was very worth it!”
Review of a low-cost Forbidden City walking tour with entry, Ming and Qing stories, small groups, Tiananmen or Jingshan options, and practical tips.
“It was a great tour. A lot of running around to be the first to get in before all other tours but once inside it was good. At the end the tour ends inside the Forbidden City so you can spend as much time as you want in there.”
Review of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall tour, with practical advice on timing, value, walking, and guides.
“Fantastic day out. The tour guide Rocky really knew his stuff and could answer all questions. He was able to navigate us around the massive crowds very well as it was the national holiday week when we went. Rocky also took a lot of excellent pictures, and even downloaded them to our phones. He's a great guide who's English is impeccable. The tour was very long but worth every minute.”
Review of Xi’an’s 10-hour small-group tour to the Terracotta Army, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Quarter.
“What an amazing experience with our fantastic guide jacky. So professional . Knowledgable, and answered all questions fully . We loved hearing him tell the extra little bits of info that made it so special for us. Highly recommend the tour oh and the Terracotta Army were good as well lol”
Compare Beijing Forbidden City ticket and guided tour options, with Tiananmen Square, treasure halls, practical tips, and guide advice.
“We had a great time with our tour guide Linda! The tour was very interesting 👍”
Review of Beijing Forbidden City tickets with optional guides, passport entry, itinerary, costs, tips, and advice on who should book.
“Great group tour! Meeting place was easy, headsets worked great and our tour guide was very kind, informative, and helpful! I almost visited Forbidden City on my own to just walk around and was so glad I didn’t- I learned a ton and enjoyed the group very much. I highly recommend this tour!”
See Zhujiajiao, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and Shanghai Tower with a private guide, local lunch, hotel pickup, and flexible sightseeing.
“Great day! Excellent choice of tourist experiences. Excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and flexible! Driver very professional. Excellent lunch experience. We had a great day!!!”
Review of Beijing’s Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City tour, with Temple of Heaven options, ticket help, guides, timing, value, and practical tips.
“The guide was very nice with great knowledge. We can highly recommend the tour.”
Tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an English or Spanish guide, timed entry, Treasure Gallery access, and a small group.
“Linda was extremely helpful and friendly! She did a perfect job explaining everything and it was amazing! She offered to take pictures and gave us an opportunity to use the restroom and eat or drink. She is really good at her job and everything flew flawlessly! Definitely recommend booking!”
Explore Shanghai’s old lanes, French Concession, Bund, temples, and Shanghai Tower on a flexible private day tour with hotel pickup.
“Had a great tour with FeiFei! She was amazing and gave a great tour. Great way to tour Shanghai in a day, strongly recommend!”
Review of Beijing’s Forbidden City entry ticket, with passport entry, timed access, guide options, prices, crowds, and practical tips.
“Reservation process is super simples and easy. Chinese tour agencies are extremely professional and always opened to help any time. Highly recomend which turnsnthe trip well organized, smooth and easy.”
Review of Hong Kong’s landmark walking tour, with local snacks, dim sum, Star Ferry, tram rides, temples, markets, and practical tips.
“Great way to see Hong Kong. The tour guide was excellent. It was a combination of walking and riding,”
See Beijing’s Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, hutongs, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace in two busy, well-organized days.
“Amazing tour! Helen is the best! The tour was well organized and the communication was great. I met some amazing people and had a great time.”
Pick the day out first. The city usually sorts itself out after that.
