2 Palace Hill Walks Around the World Worth Booking

1.Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · from $159Our pick

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Groups are capped at 15, with central Beijing pickup, tickets, bottled water, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Lily, Jerry, and Sunny are praised for care and clear explanations.

“Susan our guide was great. The small group made it feel like friends being on holiday and one got to know the travel companions”

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2.Sintra, Pena Palace & Cabo da Roca Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 211 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

Travel from Lisbon with a bilingual guide such as Rui, Jorge, Walter, or Pedro to Pena Palace, Sintra, and Cabo da Roca. You get palace exteriors, free time for pastries, and a gentle coastal hike to Praia da Adraga in a group of up to 12.

“Excellent trip! Pedro was fantastic. Very informative and friendly. Kept to a good schedule.”

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