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Forbidden City Historian Guided Tour

Beijing, China
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • 2.5-hour guided tour in English /Russian/Spanish by certified experts
    • Forbidden City admission included (pre-booked, no extra purchase)
    • Sanitized wireless earpiece for crystal-clear audio
    • Group size capped at 20 guests (adults & children)
    • Treasure Gallery & Clock Museum tickets (pay onsite if interested)
    • Hotel accommodation and transportation
    • Meals at attractions (we recommend nearby local eateries)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 88 Dong Hua Men Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006

      Subway: Take Line 8 to Jin Yu Hutong Exit C, walk 10 min on Donghuamen St to meeting point. Taxi: Get off at Wangfu Century Building, walk 5 min. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp/email the day before with exact meeting spot.

    End point

    • Gate of Divine Prowess
      W9CW+XP2, Dongcheng, China, 100006

      After the guided tour ends, you can leave on your own and explore the Forbidden City by yourself until 5 PM.

    Itinerary

    1

    The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Palace of Heavenly Purity

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    5

    The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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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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