4 Hrs Forbidden City In-Depth Tour with Hotel pickup

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Beijing, China

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Located in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City was once the palatial home of many Qing and Ming dynasty emperors; now, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular stop for tourists to the city. Save time and cut straight to the front on this half-day private skip-the-line tour. Walk through the city’s many highlights with a private guide to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Start your tour with a walk around sprawling Tiananmen Square
Choose from morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule
Includes entrance to Forbidden City and Treasure Gallery
Go at your own pace, with plenty of time to ask questions

What's Included

Expert English / Spanish/ French speaking guide
Hotel pickup
Forbidden city entrance tickets
Treasure gallery tickets
Tiananmen Square visit
Private tour only, no join in

Hotel drop-off
Gratuities ( Recommeded )

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

Tiananmen Square

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Palace Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 27 reviews

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Quite satisfied with the experience. Samantha, my tour guide, came to pick me up from the hotel on time, and we headed by cab to Tiananmen Square. Access was restricted due to a marathon, and she took the extra time to walk me around the area until the event ended, and we managed to enter for some nice pics. Then, we efficiently completed the remaining two destinations. Since it was my last day in Beijing and I didn't get to try Peking Duck, she recommended me an excellent place to end the tour. Recommended.

Nice experience...

Muoyguek_T, Apr 2024

Mrs. Zoey She is a very nice tour leader within good experience and clear explanation. Thank for coming today.

Great trip to forbidden city

Frederic_E, Sep 2023

Cathy was a great guide. We learned a lot about Chinese history and the forbidden city. Thank you! 😀

Great trip to Forbidden City!

Marcin_M, Sep 2023

Sunny was knowledgeable and made sure I saw all the most important points in the Forbidden City. We had a small hiccup with the entry tickets to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity which she sorted out quickly and efficiently. Because of the crowds, the trip took somewhat longer than expected and Sunny did not mind the added time she had to put up with me :-) Moreover, she made sure I know what to do to get back to my hotel by subway. Overall, a great experience!

A beautiful and rewarding experience

Franck_G, Jul 2025

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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No merece la pena. El...

FernandoOscar_S, Apr 2024

No merece la pena. El guía fue demasiado rápido y de las 4 horas que debía durar estuvimos menos de 3. Se notaba que tenía mucha prisa. Ni siquiera nos facilitó la información importante y no nos asesoró sobre lo que ver. Nos perdimos el tesoro. Si es para esto mejor ir por libre y te ahorras mucho dinero