Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
Just my luck! I was expecting a group tour but it seemed everyone else postponed so I ended up on a private tour instead. Micheal was a wonderful guide. He even helped me with my Mandarin pronunciation. Along with the jade factory, we also visited a silk factory. Micheal also suggested a different section of the Great Wall instead of Badaling because it was too crowded. Got a great workout regardless. Not only was the silk factory a bonus, but the tea house after the Great Wall was one too! I got to try some jasmine, oolong and pu'erh tea. I bought some tea, I loved it so much! If you want to see Beijing and are pinched for time, I recommend this tour.
Reviewed by: Roberth R, USA, April 2010
I had one day to see Beijing at the end of a business trip. This was the perfect tour. I got to see three of the best tourist attractions Beijing has to offer. Our guide was terrific. Just wished the weather was a little better that day.
Reviewed by: BRUCE P, March 2010
This tour was great. Our guide was fantastic. His knowledge of history and culture was great and his English was next to perfect. We really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend anyone to take this tour!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, February 2010
The tour was excellent! We had the best guide, who shared so much about China and the history.
Reviewed by: Judy S, USA, December 2009
Very good overview of Beijing if you are here for a limited time. Our guide was excellent. Be prepared for how steep the Great Wall at Badaling is! Tea ceremony an unanticipated highlight!
Reviewed by: Sean D, November 2009
Tour guide was very knowledgeable, but I would suggest if you have the time, split up this tour, it is a lot of walking for one day. It was wonderful but I think the Great Wall would be more enjoyable on a separate day! but it certainly is a must tour.
Reviewed by: Patricia F, USA, October 2009
An enjoyable tour. The guide was informative and helpful, and there was a good amount of time at each site.
Reviewed by: Matthew R, Australia, October 2009
A must see tour. I can not understand how people go to Beijing without booking this tour! In a short time we saw alot. I have 2 teenagers and I was looking for the most comfortable but sufficient tour. I was not disappointed.I gave the tour man a big tip as his English was excellent and I felt the tour was real value for money. We will always go on similar tours.
Reviewed by: Hamdy B, Australia, December 2008
Excellent guide and activities very personalized.
Reviewed by: David B, USA, October 2008
Our guide was wonderful, she gave history to detail and we couldn't have been more pleased. Our flight was delayed and we had to reschedule our tour and Viator handled it without incident.
Reviewed by: Rory D, USA, April 2008
