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Forbidden City Tour: Explore Beijing's Icon
4.9
26 Ratings
Beijing
Discover the secrets of Beijing’s Forbidden City on a 4-hour in-depth tour by public transportation. Skip the line and explore this must-see attraction with a knowledgeable guide. Don’t miss the chance to visit Tiananmen Square too!
Discover the secrets of Beijing’s Forbidden City on a 4-hour in-depth tour by public transportation. Skip the line and explore this must-see attraction with a knowledgeable guide. Don’t miss the chance to visit Tiananmen Square too!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - On the morning of the tour, the professional guide will meet the group promptly in the lobby and take a taxi or subway to visit Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square, located in the heart of Beijing. Visitors will see Tiananmen Gate with Chairman Mao’s portrait, the National Flag, the National…
- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - On the morning of the tour, the professional guide will meet the group promptly in the lobby and take a taxi or subway to visit Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square, located in the heart of Beijing. Visitors will see Tiananmen Gate with Chairman Mao’s portrait, the National Flag, the National Museum of China, the Great Hall of the People, and the Monument to the People’s Heroes, while the guide shares stories of the past and present.
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Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Following this, the tour continues to the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, where the 600-year-old Royal Palace awaits exploration. Accompanied by the professional guide, visitors will see the rooms where 24 emperors lived and learn about the lives of ancient emperors and the secret tales of the concubines. The tour includes exploring lesser-known areas, such as the location of the missing half room from the 9999.5 rooms of the Forbidden City. Notably, there will be an opportunity to visit the Treasure Hall, which is not commonly included in standard tours.
• Meridian Gate
• Gate of Supreme Harmony
• Hall of Supreme Harmony
• Hall of Central Harmony
• Hall of Preserving Harmony
• Treasure Gallery
• Qian Qing Palace
• Hall of Union
• Kun Ning Palace
• Chu Xiu Palace
• Imperial Garden
What's Included
- Private tour only, no join in
- Tiananmen Square visit
- Treasure gallery tickets
- Hotel pickup
- Forbidden city entrance tickets
- Expert English / Spanish/ French speaking guide
- Private tour only, no join in
- Tiananmen Square visit
- Treasure gallery tickets
- Hotel pickup
- Forbidden city entrance tickets
- Expert English / Spanish/ French speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities ( Recommeded )
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities ( Recommeded )
Additional Information
For those with limited time in Beijing, make sure to visit the must-see attraction, the Forbidden City. This 4-hour private tour allows you to skip the line and provides an excellent overview of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Join a knowledgeable guide from your Beijing city hotel, and choose to travel by taxi either in the morning or…
For those with limited time in Beijing, make sure to visit the must-see attraction, the Forbidden City. This 4-hour private tour allows you to skip the line and provides an excellent overview of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Join a knowledgeable guide from your Beijing city hotel, and choose to travel by taxi either in the morning or afternoon, according to your preference.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(26 Ratings)
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Eejperth
Apr 13, 2026
Worth it. - We had a day tour with Jessie today and we had a great time in the forbidden palace. She is extremely knowledgeable and she manage to answer all our questions promptly.
Her English is extremely good. We kept asking questions during the tour and she was able to explain everything. We learned a lot more today than we expected.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone who has an intention to come to Beijing.
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W9628kwamyh
Mar 28, 2026
Best solo tour in forbidden city - Had a wonderful day at the forbidden city . Mike had been very helpful and knowledgeable with Chinese history . I learnt a lot . And most of all. He is an excellent photographer .
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Susannatyler2
Mar 26, 2026
Excellent private tour of the forbidden city with amazing tour guide - Great afternoon,and so much to see. Our tour guide (Bruce) was amazing and made the trip so much easier , he was so informative about the history of what we were seeing , it really helped bring it all to life. I would highly recommend this tour , it really took away all the hassle of navigating on your own which made it so much more enjoyable to enjoy the beautiful sites
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219armandoz
Mar 23, 2026
The best of Beijing ever! - Best visit to Beijing ever!
We visit the wall, summer palace, forbidden city, tiananmen square and more!
Elisa is the best guide!
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Lauramarcelar2026
Mar 23, 2026
Two magic days in Beiging/ two magic days in Beiging - We spent 2 fabulous days with Elisa from the agency in Beijing. He's from China, but he speaks Spanish very well. It helped us to achieve everything easier and feel like locals we met the most iconic temples, palaces and sites and ate delicious. He is a very friendly, loving, punctual and very professional person. Recommended
We spent two fabulous days with Elisa from the agency in Beijing. She is from China but speaks Spanish very well. She helped make everything easier and made us feel like locals. She is a very kind, caring, punctual, and highly professional person. Highly recommended.
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Jamesrd1297io
Mar 19, 2026
Mike 5 stars - Excellent experience. Mike was a fantastic guide for our Forbidden City tour. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history easy to understand, even for our kids. The pacing was perfect and he kept everyone interested throughout. Highly recommend asking for Mike if you want a smooth and enjoyable visit.
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232yinc
Mar 17, 2026
Amazing experience - It was a great experience, Eliza is a fantastic guide, very helpful, a lot of knowledge and speaks excellent Spanish. He understood that we were with 2 adults over 76 and 82 years old, and adapted the pace for them to enjoy the tour. Also with Cathy, very fluid communication, and coordination to make everything very punctual.
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Geoffreyg656
Jan 28, 2026
All right. - I visited in English with Tracy, very interesting, super nice, I learned a lot! I particularly enjoyed the anecdotes.
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Daydream38613333872
Dec 26, 2025
A fantastic tour - Thank you to Lisa for the fantastic tour and guiding us on our trip. We learnt a lot and appreciated the clear explanation about the experience. She also took tons of photos for us.
Thank you and will highly recommend this tour to others!
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Franck_g
Jul 16, 2025
A beautiful and rewarding experience - We had a great time visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The visit was both interesting and very rewarding. Xia, our guide, speaks perfect French. She accompanied us along the way with clarity and enthusiasm, giving us many explanations about monuments and history. Without it, the visit would not have been so exciting and rich. We leave with beautiful memories and lots of new knowledge. Thank you for this great experience!
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