Tian'anmen & Forbidden City: Iconic China Tour

Embark on an in-depth exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, on this 8-hour small-group tour. Discover the rich history and cultural significance of these iconic landmarks with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy hassle-free transportation, entrance tickets, and a delicious Chinese lunch included.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Hotel Beijing - Grand Hotel 北京贵宾楼饭店
    Phone: 010-65137788
    Address: 35 East Chang’an Ave, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
    Directions:
    Option 1: Use Didi or a taxi and show the driver the Chinese address: “请带我去北京贵宾楼饭店”
    Option 2: Take subway line 1, exit at Tian’anmen Dong station, exit B, and walk a few minutes.
  • **Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen…
What's Included
  • Uber or subway transportation between Forbidden City and other optional sights
  • Entrance tickets to Forbidden City
  • English-speaking tour guide service fee
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Gratuity to the guide and driver
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Explore two of China’s most renowned landmarks on this comprehensive guided tour of Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City, with optional visits to Beijing’s main attractions such as the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, or Hutongs in a small group setting. Immerse yourself in Chinese history with the help of your guide and enjoy the convenience of…

Location
Grand Hotel Beijing
东长安街
Cancellation Policy

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

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Valeria_r
Feb 15, 2026
James was a great guide!... - James was a great guide! They keep the groups small and give good explanation of everything. Skipping the lines was great! 10/10 worth the price!
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Yuliiac2025
Jan 29, 2026
Amazing - Gary was an excellent tour guide in the Forbidden City. He is very knowledgeable and explained the history in a clear, engaging way without making it feel overwhelming. His storytelling really brought the palace to life, and he answered all our questions with patience and enthusiasm.
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Indueperi
Jan 25, 2026
Recommended! - Great experience with Wu Jianfeng! Guide very prepared, nice and engaging. He will explain all the curiosities and history in a light and detailed way. You'll never be bored. Super recommended!
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708bogdant
Jan 18, 2026
Gary is a great guide, fantastic tour of the square and forbidden city - Gary did a great job, he made the tour interesting and fun. He told us many interesting facts at pretty much every corner of the forbidden city, and was able to respond in great detail to any questions we asked. He has a great sense of humor, and is very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Chriscreepy
Jan 17, 2026
Great value for $. - Our guide Gary was great. Stayed on top of the various entrance gate wait times and pivoted us onto a short bus ride (bonus local experience) to avoid delay. Good delivery of the site info and receptive to questions about the sites and around Chinese culture and recent history. Adds some humour into the content delivery kept it light and fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone that wants good value for $.
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Doma238
Jan 13, 2026
excelence👌🏻 - Trip was amaizing☺️ Gary was great. Very good english and friendly. Many historical and funny stories about Forbidden City. Thank you Gary! It was nice to meet you❤️Grettings from Poland👋🏼
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Tim_b
Jan 8, 2026
Compact forbidden city with local food - Michael explained the story very well. He also led me to two local delicious restaurants.
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Ryan_p
Jan 7, 2026
Michael was an excellent... - Michael was an excellent tour guide! It was an extremely informative and interesting tour. We covered a lot of grounds and learned a ton within the time we were there. He was good about taking photos, answering questions, and providing free time. Highly recommend!
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568benoits
Jan 2, 2026
Wonderful visit with Tony - We had Tony an excellent and very friendly guide for visiting the great wall. He also led us to a fabulous acrobatic show in the late afternoon and raise 2 places for the visit of Tianamen Square and tips for our last day. The guide we always want to have!!!
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Nug97
Jan 29, 2026
Very informative tour with our guide Jenny - Our guide Jenny was very informative and we had a great time seeing the sights of the forbidden city and the Tiananmen Square. She had a tough job as it was possibly the coldest weather I have ever endured ( and this is from someone coming from a cold country) and I think some people had to leave because of the standing in the cold when we would be listening to the stories of the forbidden city. Jenny did the best she could have done under the weather conditions and we learned a lot and were very satisfied with the tour.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).