Private tour in Beijing Molly C

(2Day) Grand & Grounded: a journey weaving through Old and New Beijing

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Molly C.

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Hi there, welcome to Molly’s channel! I’m Molly, your friend from China. I’ve been living in Beijing for nearly 20 years. This 3,000-year-old city holds a profound and intricate cultural charm that has always captivated me, and I’d love to share that same feeling with you. For almost 10 years, I worked as a product manager. It was a career that paid well, but as I gained more life experience, I realized I wanted to follow my true passions. I love traveling… I love history… I love discovering new things… and I love exchanging ideas with people from different cultures. That’s why, in 2024, while still working full-time, I earned my national English tour guide license. And in 2025, I officially transitioned to being a full-time English-speaking tour guide and a full-time travel product designer. My decade of experience as a product manager gave me strong skills in understanding user needs and designing experiences. On top of that, I’m also a passionate traveler myself. I’ve visited 16 countries and explored every single province of China, which allows me to truly understand your needs and challenges while traveling. Because of this background, I can confidently say that my tours and itineraries are 100% unique. Every tour is carefully designed in both content and delivery to be authentic and engaging. E.G., the Forbidden City you’ll see with me will never be the same as what you experience with anyone else^ ^ I believe that many travel destinations in our lives are “once-in-a-lifetime.” That’s why I don’t like rushed, checklist-style sightseeing. Instead, I want to accompany you in feeling the city, feeling its cultural roots and modern vitality, and in exploring the city, exploring its food, fun, and authentic local life. Although I became a full-time tour guide not too long, I hold double bachelor’s degrees in Communication and History. I’ve always loved reading history, and I enjoy weaving stories from China’s long past—whether brilliant, glorious, or absurd—into my tours, bringing them alive for you along the way. Join me, let me be your insider in Beijing!

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Overview of your Beijing tour

Beijing is more than just a checklist of famous landmarks — it’s full of flavors, stories, and daily moments. I believe a meaningful journey balances action and rest, history and real life. While exploring iconic sites, don’t forget to slow down, try local flavors, and enjoy how Beijingers unwind. This tour blends sightseeing with authentic local experiences: - Iconic site: Great Wall & Forbidden city & Hutongs at Shichahai Discover Beijing's imperial grandeur at the Forbidden City & the Great Wall. Then dive into hidden Hutongs to truly explore its down-to-earth side. - Delicious food: Peking Duck & Street Food & Copper Hotpot(optional) Enjoy the city’s local dishes at the top-rated restaurants — and hear the interesting stories behind them. - Local relaxation: TCM foot massage After hiking Great Wall, unwind just like the locals do — with a relaxing foot massage based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Trust me — this is nothing like the foot massages you’ve had before.

Recent Reviews

Grace K.United States
June 2026

We booked Molly and Coco for three full days in Beijing, and it turned out to be one of the best tour experiences I've ever had. They were professional, knowledgeable, organized, and incredibly helpful from beginning to end. What really set them apart, though, was their flexibility. As they got to know our family over the three days, they quickly understood our interests, energy level, and pace, and they adjusted our schedule on the fly to make every day even better. We were traveling with two teenage boys, who can lose interest pretty quickly, but Molly and Coco kept them engaged, entertained, and excited throughout the trip. That alone says a lot about their ability to connect with people of all ages. Some of the highlights included the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace, but just as memorable were the unexpected places they introduced us to and the local experiences we never would have discovered on our own. They shared so much history and culture while making every day fun and relaxed. The greatest compliment I can give is that we didn't just leave Beijing feeling like we'd had wonderful guides—we left feeling like we'd made two genuine friends. Molly and Coco helped create memories that our family will treasure for a lifetime. I recommend them without hesitation.

Claudia M.United States
April 2026

We had one of the best travel experiences ever in China thanks to Molly and Coco. They were absolutely amazing—organized, creative, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to be around. They made every moment feel engaging and effortless. What really stood out was how they mixed entertainment with learning. Their historical insights were excellent, and they even created fun challenge questions along the way that made the journey more interactive and memorable. They also gave great recommendations and handled everything perfectly, from private transportation to navigating public transit smoothly. If you’re looking for guides who go above and beyond to make your trip unforgettable, Molly and Coco are simply the best. Highly recommended!

Emily H.United States
December 2025

Molly and Coco ran a wonderfully planned and executed tour!!!! They were knowledgeable and incredibly flexible in adjusting the tour to adjust to all the sights we wanted to see. Great recommendations for food and gave us so much insight into the history of Beijing. Being able to walk around rather than having to take a car everywhere really helped us get a true sense of the city. We had a fantastic time. Thank you for making our Beijing experience so memorable.

Jonathan L.China
October 2025

Molly and Coco provided an amazing and personal curated experience in Beijing. Although the stay was short of only 2 days, they managed to pack a variety of experiences which were expertly guided. Most impressively, they were able to keep both grandparents and kids happy during the trip! We highly recommend using them for your next Beijing tour experience.

Your Beijing tour itinerary

Day 1: Mutianyu Great Wall—Pecking Duck—TCM foot massage - Hotel pick-up. Drive to the Great Wall (about 1.5 hours). - Simple local lunch(optional). - Visit the majestic Great Wall, enjoy a scenic hike. - Return to the city. - Signature dish time — Peking Duck — at a top-rated local restaurant. - After the hike, unwind in a local way — TCM foot massage. Day 2: Forbidden City—Hutongs—Copper Hotpot(optional) - Hotel pick-up. Take subway or taxi to the Forbidden City.(more convenient than driving) - Decode the Imperial Secrets Behind the Red Walls of the Forbidden City. - Lunch: Simple local meal featuring Beijing specialties. - Wander through the hutongs and explore everyday local life, and try authentic street snacks. - Visit the Drum Tower for views of grey rooftops and the central axis. Note: - We don’t go to tourist traps — the restaurant and foot massage parlor are places beloved by locals. It’s how real Beijingers enjoy their city. - Price excludes entrance tickets, cable car, meals, and massage.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

For 1-3 people: Electrical 5-seat Car; For 3-5 people: 7-seater MPV.

What's included
Private Guide
Public Transportation
Private Transportation
Tickets: Forbidden City; Great Wall; Drum Tower
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Other: TCM foot massage(≈¥200/$30); If there are 4–5 guests, an extra fee for the vehicle upgrade will apply and needs to be paid separately(≈¥700-1400/$100-200,depending on low or peak season).
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Meeting location

Beijing, Beijing, China

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Food And Drink
History
Off The Beaten Path
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
1426837
Languages
Mandarin
English
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

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