Private Tour: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square + Entry

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Beijing, China

4 hours to 4 hours 40 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Ticket of The Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
A bottle water one each

Lunch

Please bring your food or snack
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

China Railway Museum Zhengyangmen Branch
甲2 Qian Men Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100051
Beijing Railway Museum. Exit E2 of the Qianmen subway station

End point

Gate of Divine Prowess
W9CW+XP2, Dongcheng, China, 100006
The ending point is at the Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City（Gate of Divine Prowess）

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

08/01/2025 - 05/25/2027
Tuesday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Itinerary

China Railway Museum Zhengyangmen Branch

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tiananmen Square

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Palace Museum

3 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gate of Divine Prowess

1 minute • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0

based on 12 reviews

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I had a great experience...

K_S, May 2026

I had a great experience with Joe on my tour… he was very knowledgeable a was very patient with me along the journey whilst i asked many and many questions. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in a private walking tour.

Great Day at the Forbidden City in Bejing.

Michael_S, Apr 2026

Jade was super helpful, great communication skils, extremely knowledgeable and lovely to have as a tour guide through the forbidden city. It was a fantastic experience and day.

Enjoyable and stress-free day in Forbidden City, Beijing

adrian_f, Jun 2025

Our Trip to the Forbidden City, Beijing was truly an amazing and unforgettable experience for us. We had a wonderful photography session dressed in beautiful traditional dynasty costumes, surrounded by breathtaking scenery that made the moments even more magical. We are especially grateful to our friendly and helpful tour assistant, Jane. She did a fantastic job guiding us through the must-see sights while helping us avoid long queues and crowded areas. Thanks to her excellent planning and knowledge, our walk was smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. It was a trip filled with memories we’ll cherish forever.