Forbidden City Private Tour: In-Depth 4-Hour Exploration

Experience a deep tour of the Forbidden City with a private guide on this 4-hour walking tour. Discover the most famous parts, visit Tienanmen Square, and learn the fascinating stories behind the sacred sites.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Please Note: Tian’anmen Square might close without advance notice due to the government activity, if this happened we will take you walk around the Square and offer commentary)
    After picking you up from your hotel in Beijing, head to the Tienanmen Square directly, home to the National Museum of China….
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup (excluding transportation fee to Tian’anmen Square)
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
  • All entrance fees included
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to the Forbidden City
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Additional entrance fee to the museums
Additional Information

Seeking an immersive exploration of the Forbidden City alongside a dedicated guide? Embark on this 4-hour walkabout where you will tour the most iconic sections of the Forbidden City. Take a stop at the Tienanmen Square. Traverse from the majestic Hall of the Supreme Harmony - the emperor’s official workspace, to The Garden of Mental Cultivation - the…

Location
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cameoc556
Jul 27, 2025
Great and efficient Forbidden City tour - We had an absolutely incredible tour of the Forbidden City with Cassie and driver Zhao Jin Fu! Cassie is a gem—she’s not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture but also knew all the “secret” paths that took us away from the crowds and into fascinating, less-touristy museum areas (and blessedly air-conditioned spots!). She crafted the perfect itinerary for us, steering us away from long, sweaty lines for things that might not have been worth the wait, which made the whole experience seamless and enjoyable. Cassie’s mix of expertise and humor kept us engaged the entire time. And a huge shoutout to Zhao Jin Fu, our driver, who had ice-cold water waiting for us at the end of the tour. He somehow knew exactly how much we’d need that after a day exploring in the heat. If you want a tour that’s well-organized, insightful, and fun, I can’t recommend Cassie and Zhao Jin Fu enough!
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Sandorvaldes
Jul 23, 2025
The best Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour!! - It can get quite overwhelming to access Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City but Cindy did a superb job facilitating everything. She made sure we avoided unnecessary wait time at multiple security checks and sped up the whole process. Her knowledge of the history, architecture and overall culture was impeccable, always providing a lot of fascinating facts about China’s splendorous past. I recommend you take this tour when in Beijing and definitely ask for Cindy! :)
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Sofioula
Jul 22, 2025
A unique experience. - Τhe tour was great. And our guide Mico amazing. He knew so many things and he also yook care of us, always looking for some shade because it was soooo hot. Very kind and helpful . It was an experience i will always remember. Totally recomend it. Thank you Mico!🙏🌻
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R9041ykglena
Jul 22, 2025
Great time-efficient tour - We had a great time visiting Tiananmen square and the Forbidden City with our guide Miko. We got to skip long lines, discover unique corners of the Forbidden City and learn about its history in an entertaining way. At the end of the tour we had the chance to continue exploring the Forbidden City on our own which was a great way to continue our day. We definitely recommend this tour!
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Maxhm8880rz
Jul 12, 2025
Brave the heat and discover the Forbidden City! - Miko is a fantastic tour guide, and this is the perfect way to explore the Forbidden City. Without a tour guide, the Forbidden City is far too daunting an adventure. Miko in particular provided us with anecdotes, he engaged with us, and he got to know our names, languages spoken, and places of origins -- which is quite the feat for a four and a half hour tour! There is so so so much history to learn about this incredible place, so if you can brave the heat and have the privilege to be in Miko's group, sign up! We definitely sweat out our entire body weight several times, but it was a lovely morning/afternoon.
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Hayley
Jul 12, 2025
999/999 experience - My friend and I made the mistake of doing this tour on the hottest day of our entire trip, but Miko was the beacon of hope and knowledge that guided us through this perilous fate. We were sweating. We were tired. We would have been dehydrated, but Miko got everyone in the group cold water. He took us to all the most famous sights in the forbidden city and then gently guided us to the shade to explain why we should care. We trudged under the sweltering sky, sunscreen melting down our faces, and Miko showed us videos of how the stone dragons spout endless streams of cold water when it rains—supporting our educational and emotional well-being. He took us to the less-crowded buildings and took individual photos of every one of us. He told us about the emperor’s eunuchs and made me realize maybe my own job isn’t so bad. He was, in short, the perfect guide, and we left the tour utterly exhausted yet supremely happy. Thanks Miko!
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197mikkelt
Jul 11, 2025
A+ tour - We had a great time at the forbidden city with Miko as our guide! Very fun and engaging tour. We laughed and learned a lot :D highly recommend
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Mariaab1522fj
Jul 3, 2025
Fantastic tour experience - We took the tour with Vivian. She is an absolutely brilliant, dedicated tour guide. She has a lot of knowledge to share in a passionate way. The place is very interesting and cannot be missed if you visit Beijing. Thanks Vivian for your fantastic work!
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V8306zxnathalien
Jul 3, 2025
Half day tour forbidden city with the tour guide, Miko - Today me and my family had a forbidden city tour with the tour guide, Miko. He was great. His knowlegde was amazing. He showed us , two hidden gems - as he said - that others doesnt know. Thanks Miko for today.
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E6110fwdavidc
Jul 1, 2025
Great - Miko is a great tour guide. Knowledgeable and helpful. English was good and tour went smoothly. Everything was looked after well during the tour
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From $46
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).