Beijing · MUSEUMS
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Below are the 15 best museum tours in Beijing right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s there for a reason.
Guided Beijing tour with guaranteed Forbidden City entry, Tiananmen Square context, and the Royal Treasure Museum, offered in English or Spanish.
“Everything was perfect. Our guide, mrs Snow, is amazingly competent and incredibly passionate. Plus she is super sweet. Strong recommend”
Jingshan Park half-day ticket with QR entry and English PDF guide. Calm imperial gardens, top views of the Forbidden City.
“We booked same day and got the tickets very quickly. The park was beautiful!”
Half-day National Museum of China tour with hotel pickup, guided highlights from prehistoric relics to Song Guan yin, subway transfer.
“Incredibly informative and fun visit to the Capital Museum (National Museum tour was not possible). We loved doing the tour with William, thank you!!!”
See China’s Forbidden City highlights plus Badaling Great Wall ruins in one 9-hour day, with Treasure Gallery, Clock Hall, and Peking duck.
“This was a great day. We were picked up at our hotel on time and taken the short distance to Tienimen square. Then onto the Forbidden city. For most of our visit to the Great Wall, we were the only visitors there. Our guide Carolyn was fantastic. Highly recommended”
Prebook timed entry to China National Museum and QR access to Tiananmen Square in Beijing, but bring the right passport and be on time.
“Tiananmen square is a must in Bejing. Very impressive. The museum gives a great overview of the different time periods in Chinese history. I especially like the exhibition of the flags and the costumes. Be aware that there are quite long lines tRead more”
Half-day Beijing tour of Lama Temple, Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum, plus Hutong lanes, guided pickup, $80.
“Very good tour guide. Aurora has been explained every detail in a understandable and easy way and the tour became more interesting.”
Private half-day Beijing tour linking Lama and Confucius temples, Guozijian Museum, Imperial College dance, plus dim sum meal and pickup.
“Worth the money especially with an English speaking tour . Did quite a bit in those 4 hours and a little shopping too . Highly recommend !”
A one day ticket to Beijing's Jingshan Park for imperial garden strolls and sweeping Forbidden City views from the hilltop.
A private full-day Beijing tour with Ming Tombs, Sacred Way, and National Museum, including tickets, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“Thanks so much to Alice (out guide) and Mr. Zhang (our drive) for the amazing tour the National Museum and Ming Tumbs. They arrived perfectly in time at the hotel and took us directly to the Museum. Alice not only showed us masterpiRead more”
Skip the stress with a guided Forbidden City entry plus Hutong food and beer stops in a small group.
“Fantastic place and a wonderful guide! Thanks for a wonderful time, specially for showing me and my kids, a little more about China”
Skip the ticket line at Beijing’s China National Film Museum, see 21 halls and 6 movie rooms, plus English visuals in 2 hours.
“The exhibitions regarding the Chinese filmography history were very interesting. The entrance to the exhibition areas with the dinosaurs was awesome. The staff is very friendly and helpful.”
Pre-book your Beijing entry to the National Art Museum of China, with an English guide and two hours to explore 100,000 works.
“Easy to redeem at the ticket office to enter.”
Explore Prince Kung’s Palace Museum with an entry ticket, English PDF guide, and skip-the-line access, plus an evening light show.
“Magnifique Palais minimum 2 h mais pas apres la Cite interdit car bcp des choses a faire et reflechir”
Private 8-hour Mutianyu Great Wall and China Aviation Museum day with hotel pickup, English guide, and photo-friendly aircraft.
“Super Fahrer, nette Tourguide Mia mit sehr gutem Englisch, wer früh startet ist vor den Massen da, aber wenn man dann mitbekommt das man fast den 3 fachen also den Vorort preis zahlt wenn man über das Portal hier geht macht das echt das Erlebnis kaputt und man kommt so abgezockt vor!!!”
Watch a Qing royal performance and enjoy imperial-style banquet dining at Beijing’s Yuxiandu Royal Cuisine Museum, with convenient timing.
“Excellent dinner including food and show. I recommend to buy a seat on first row to have a better experience. It is worth doing it while in Beijing”
