Forbidden City Tour

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Beijing, China

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

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Overview

The Forbidden City is one of Beijing’s most popular highlights, but there are centuries of history to unpack. Rather than walk around with your head in a guidebook, explore the UNESCO-listed site with your own personal guide on this private sightseeing tour. Flexible timings let you opt for an express tour or a half-day experience. Note: your tour must be booked a week in advance to secure tickets.

Afternoon tours leave the morning free for other activities
Customize the length of your tour (2 to 4 hours) to suit your schedule
Pre-booked admission tickets for the Forbidden City help you save time
Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s commentary

What's Included

Private knowledgable guide
Forbidden city admission ticket

Hotel drop-off
Transportion fee

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Kapok Beijing
16 Dong Hua Men Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006
The hotel is the best point for meeting your guide . Meet here can avoid the Tiananmen square long line . The hotel name and address in Chinese ( 北京木棉花酒店，地址：东城区，东华门大街16号）, So, you can show the Chinese to taxi driver .

End point

Imperial Garden
Dongcheng, China, 100006
This is the end of Forbidden city .

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Meridian Gate (Wu Men) (Pass By)

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible

Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance
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.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 42 reviews

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Wonderful Forbidden City Experience

Cynthia_C, Sep 2023

Jenny of Leo Travels was so wonderful. She was friendly and knowledgeable in the history of the Forbidden City.

A great guide makes all the difference!

Inspire68027593987, Jun 2019

Helena was wonderful. Very informative. Her English is good enough for casual conversation so your time passes effortlessly. I definitely recommend Helena for this tour.