Forbidden City Tour: Explore Imperial History

Immerse yourself in the rich imperial culture of the Forbidden City on our exclusive Mini-Group Tour. Explore the Royal Treasure Gallery and delve into the deep history behind this architectural masterpiece.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Take 30 minutes to explore the world’s largest city square and admire the impressive parliamentary buildings.
  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Forbidden City Guided Tour Itinerary:
    08:30: Join your tour guide at the designated meeting point near the Forbidden City.
    09:00: Embark on a 3.5-hour…
What's Included
  • Headsets to hear the guide (for groups over 10 people)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entry ticket to the Royal Treasure Museum
  • Entry ticket to the Forbidden City
What's Not Included
  • Tips based on well done job.
  • other personal expenses.
Additional Information

Tiananmen Square, situated at the heart of Beijing, holds the title of the largest city square globally. Nearby, a stunning site in crimson and gold reveals itself. This architectural marvel, boasting 9,999 rooms, tells tales of ancient emperors and empires. Marble dragons vigilantly guard the vermilion gates, while saffron-colored rooftops reach…

Location
Bank of China Donganmen Branch
Dong An Men Da Jie
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lillianbs3357dg
Aug 3, 2025
Excellent Guide - What a great experience! Even though we live in another Chinese city and are very familiar with traveling here, we are so glad we had our guide Helen to show us the way. She was very knowledgeable about Tianenmen and the Forbidden City and anticipated our needs. Even with small children in the heat she managed to keep everyone engaged and ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Would highly recommend!
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F1788oaamyt
Aug 2, 2025
Fun Tour - Neo was the tour guide. He was very hospitable and fun to talk with. I booked the tour as a way to introduce my husband to China with an English guide. Neo made the tour fun and gave us a detailed account of the 700+ year history of Forbidden City. I think we took a lot from the tour and it served as a good basis for the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven trips we did solo later on. Thank you Neo!
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Enzo
Aug 2, 2025
Historical experience in the forbidden city - Enjoyed the history story telling, very informative, very knowledgeable with historical timelines and events. Thank you Linda !
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N3479fkcarolinao
Aug 2, 2025
Vanessa as a guide - Vanessa was great! I truly recommend her as a guide. Her explanation is clear and good. She was as well super friendly and open to questionins ☺️
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Scenic56735525015
Aug 2, 2025
Great tour - Linda our tour guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and made the long check in process very smooth. She also had good spots for breaks since the palace ground are large where she discussed more history of the area. We had a great experience and would recommend this tour.
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Boubacar
Aug 2, 2025
Wow! Such a great... - Wow! Such a great experience because of the expertise of Mary, our guide. Originally I thought I could do it all on my own and am I glad that I reconsidered and used this group. Queue times were greatly reduced and the historical facts shared were top notch. I'd highly recommend this tour. Just being some comfortable shoes and a be ready to be amazed!
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Simona_p
Aug 1, 2025
Great tour - Vanessa top guide! Very professional, she shared all her knowledge and passion about Forbidden city and Tiananmen Square
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293samuelp
Aug 1, 2025
Amazing Experience - A morning full of stories and knowledge about the Chinese dynasties and their curiosities. Highly recommended.
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Heathersn431rk
Jul 31, 2025
Fantastic English Walking Tour - I had a great experience on this walking tour! Our guide Echo spoke excellent English and was incredibly knowledgeable, making everything easy to understand and enjoyable. There were plenty of breaks for water, photos, and just taking in the scenery, which made the whole experience relaxing and comfortable, even in the heat. Echo was friendly, professional, and always made sure everyone in the group was looked after. We learned so much about the local history and culture. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing who wants an English-friendly, well-organized, and truly enjoyable experience!
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730isl
Jul 31, 2025
Absolutely good to know about China! - It was a great experience for me to have an opportunity like this. Though the weather was hot. The guide was so enthusiastic explaining everything about the forbidden city and Chinese history.
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From $5
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).