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Tours/Beijing/Summer Palace Walking Tour

Summer Palace Walking Tour

5.0(22)Beijing1h 30min–2h
VIATOR4.5(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(20)
Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour
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Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour
Summer Palace Walking Tour

At a glance

Duration
1h 30min–2h
Price from
$50 / person
Location
Beijing, China
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 22 reviews
Languages
ZH-TW, EN, ZH-CN
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Roy Li Tours Beijing
Meeting point
Tour guide will meet you or your group at Metro Line 4 Beigongmen station(North palace gate station) Exit CFind the guide who is holding a sign with name “Roy Li”Summer palace doesn't need to book ticket in advance. Tourists can buy ticket on the day of the tour.

Description

Summer Palace doesn't need to book ticket in advance. Tourists can buy ticket on the day of the tour. Please bring passport and cash(or Alipay) to buy ticket. Making a booking wihtin your budget to secure your spot and learning summer palace history from your professional English tour guide. Find the guide who is holding a sign with name "Roy Li"

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, and Sun
Start times
2:30 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 7
Adult (ages 1–80)
$50

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.

Tour Options

Summer Palace Walking Tour

Itinerary

Summer Palace
Admission not included120 min

Making a booking within your budget to secure your spot and travelling with professional English tour guide. Learning summer palace stories from your guide. NOTE: Ticket of summer palace is not included,please carry passport and cash(or Alipay) to buy ticket. Meet your English-speaking guide at Metro Line 4 Beigongmen station(North palace gate station) Exit C. Find the guide who is holding a sign with name “Roy Li”. Continue to visit Summer Palace, one of China's largest imperial garden. Summer Palace was originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty, Its predecessor was the Garden of Clear Ripples (Qingyiyuan) started in 1750 and burned down by the British and French allied troops in 1860.

What's included

Included
English-speaking Guide
Not included
Gratuities
Tickets of Summer Palace

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
22 reviews
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How it compares in Beijing

  • Starting price $50 is close to the typical $54 for tours of similar length in Beijing

Excurgo comparison of 3,618 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Summer Palace Walking Tour take?

Summer Palace Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Summer Palace Walking Tour cost?

Prices start at $50 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Summer Palace Walking Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 2:30 PM.

Can I cancel Summer Palace Walking Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Tour guide will meet you or your group at Metro Line 4 Beigongmen station(North palace gate station) Exit C. Find the guide who is holding a sign with name “Roy Li”. Summer palace doesn't need to book ticket in advance. Tourists can buy ticket on the day of the tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Summer Palace Walking Tour offered in?

The experience is available in ZH-TW, EN, ZH-CN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Summer Palace Walking Tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Roy Li Tours Beijing.

Reviews(22)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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jolenel483
May 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Tour with our guide - Roy Li

We had an amazing experience with our tour guide during my trip to China. What really stood out was how knowledgeable and passionate Roy has about Chinese history—he didn’t just share facts, but told stories that made each place come alive. We learned so much more than expected, from historical landmarks to everyday cultural insights. Another highlight was the food. Instead of bringing us to typical tourist spots, they introduced us to authentic local eateries and dishes we would never have found on my own. Every meal felt like a new discovery and gave us a deeper appreciation of the local culture. On top of that, Roy is very patient, friendly, and attentive to our needs, making the whole journey smooth and enjoyable. We truly felt taken care of throughout the trip.

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Mai V
October 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Roy a great tour guy!!! 💜

Roy is a very pleasant, kind and nice tour guy. He understands China history and explains that very well. Our family took a private tour to the Great Wall with him. We like him so much we took another private walking tour with him. He speaks English very well almost without any accent. His communication skills is great, always answering text promptly. We were sad after the tour, he became a good friend. I strongly recommend Roy for any tour

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fishercats83
July 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A brilliant walk with Roy in the Summer Palace

Absolutely amazing guided tour. Two hours of passionate story telling and anecdotes shared by Roy Li. If we had visited the palace alone, it would have been just a walk into the crowd. Instead, we walked with bright eyes waiting for another surprising gem of Roy's surprising knowledge.

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Patrick B
July 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Tolle Guide & tolle Tour

It was a great tour with lots of information and opportunities for questions. A pleasant atmosphere for our small group.

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irisvdheide87
July 1, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour

I had a super fun and informative afternoon at the summer palace. I booked another tour with Roy Li because he is a passionate and knowledgeable guru. He told me the interesting stories about the emperors of the summer palace and made the tour interactive. He also made good suggestions for the rest of the afternoon. I would highly recommend this tour.

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lukaskC2892HE
June 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great Tour with Roy

Great day with Roy! I enjoyed the tour through the Summer Palace a lot! Roy made it fun and interactive. His English is really really good and easy to understand. The background given was a perfect mix of history and fun facts. Earlier that day I also did the Hutong tour with Roy and that was equally as great! Strongly recommend to do any tour with Roy. It'll be a good time!

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g0ldfish888
June 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Summer palace guided tour

Most enjoying tour of the summer palace. Our guide Roy must be one if the best tour guide I experienced He was very entaining and knowledge not just the Palace but open to all questions regarding all aspects of china history . Very friendly, and excellent English . Highly recommend

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Glutenfreefran
May 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Brilliant tour - highly recommend. Perfect for solo travellers and anyone who has an interest in history

As a female solo traveller, this was the perfect walking tour - Roy was friendly and full of information, he made the tour so interesting through quizzing us and his sense of humour. I would highly recommend if you want to learn more about history and really understand the place. He also always offers to take photos and answer any more questions.

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Robert_C
April 24, 2025 · via Viator
The guide waited for us...

The guide waited for us at the subway station as it was written on information. He was very polite and humorous. He explained a lot things and told us a lot about Chinese history.

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B8818HOjoseg
April 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience

Great tour, Roy the tour guide was amazing! Super friendly, good English, lot of info and super open to have recommendations even after the tour, highly recommended

$50/ person
5.0(22)
Duration1h 30min–2h
LanguagesZH-TW, EN, ZH-CN
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