4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Overview
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This tour is perfect for people who love history, culture,architecture and museums. People always say:when visit Forbidden city, 70% is to learn the stories and 30% is to see the palace. During this 4 hours walking tour, you will stop at different locations to have the "Story time" and gain the insight view to the fascinating culture. You will visit major buildings and courtyards. Group size is limited to 10 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide. Entrance fees is included. Meeting point is in front of Beijing Urban Planning Exhibition Center.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Your passport name and number are required at time of booking (for all participants)
Please don't forget to bring your passport, you may be refused entry without it.
0-3 Years old infant is free, children have to purchase tickets as well
Tian'anmen Square might close without advance notice due to government activity, if this happens you will skip the Square
Tour departs punctually. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Once the tour left, you are unable to join the tour, and this tour is not refundable.
This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.
This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
If you choose the Coal Hill Park option then entry ticket is included
Professional guide
Fobiddden city entrance fee
If you choose the Tian'anmen Square option entry ticket is included
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Gratuites
If you choose option: Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City, you will not visit Coal Hill Park
If you choose Forbidden City and Coal Hill Park option, you will not visit Tian'anmen Square
Options
Tiananmen Square+Forbiddencity
This option including Entry Tickets to Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City. Please arrive before 9:50am
Beijing Planning Exhibition: You can reach here by taxi: 请带我去北京城市规划馆前门东大街20号, subway line 2 at Qianmen Station, exit E2, then walking 400 meters.
Starting point:
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, 20 Qian Men Dong Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100051
Afternoon Forbidden City Only
This option including entry ticket to Forbidden City and Coal Hill park, tour without Tian'anmen Square, tour start at 13:00
Meeting Point: Donghuamen : You can reach here by taxi 请带我去故宫东华门. You also can reach here by subway line 8 at Jingyu Hutong Station, exit C, walking 700m
Starting point:
Donghuamen, China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 景山前街4号 邮政编码: 100006
Morning Forbidden City Only
This option including entry ticket to the Forbidden city & Coal Hill park. Tour start at 8:00am without Tian'anmen square
Meeting point: Donghuamen: You can reach here by taxi 请带我去故宫东华门, by subway line 8 at Jingyu Hutong Station, exit C, then walking 700 meters
Starting point:
Donghuamen, China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 景山前街4号 邮政编码: 100006
Operated by Discover Beijing Tours
Reviews
894 reviews
An intriguing Forbidden City
Camilla Z,
Jan 31, 2025
5.0Aurora was so funny and well prepared, all the stories about the Forbidden City were intriguing and attention-catching, I would have stayed even two more hours listening to her! Even if it was a freezing day, I enjoyed so much, thank you for the wonderful experience. She also suggested some Beijing Opera theatre for the night show, really 10 out of 10!!
Great fun!
Louie H,
Jan 26, 2025
5.0Had a really great time the guide Mike was super helpful and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed all aspects of the tour!
Amazing tour!
Ruoshan T,
Jan 25, 2025
5.0I've been on guided tours all over the world, and can confidently say that this tour of Tiananmen and the Forbidden City is one of the best that I've ever been on. Our tour guide Mike was amazing. I'm from Beijing originally, accompanying a friend from out of town, and the tour really had something for everyone. Mike was engaging, funny, and deeply knowledgeable. He weaved in just the right amount of history with fun facts. I had such a great time, and hope to visit the Forbidden City again with him once the new renovations are complete next year!
Our guide Cathy was very...
Xiaomei W,
Jan 21, 2025
5.0Our guide Cathy was very helpful and knowledgeable, and looked after all of the group members attentively. Enjoyed this tour a lot. Highly recommend, learnt a lot about the history of the Forbidden City.
Wonderful "VIP" tour
Antoinette F,
Jan 17, 2025
5.0I had an absolutely amazing time with Vivian on my tour. I appreciate her for taking my reservation even though I was actually the only client that session. I learned so much about the Forbidden City and the knowledge I gained on the tour even came in handy at other sights like the Summer Palace. I highly recommend booking this tour even if you've already visited the Forbidden City before.
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