4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

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From USD 37.8

4.9
894 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

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

4.9

894 reviews

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  • Our guide Cathy was very...

    Xiaomei W,

    Jan 21, 2025

    5.0

    Our 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

    5.0

    I 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.

  • Very informative tour not...

    Shane S,

    Jan 17, 2025

    5.0

    Very informative tour not just into the sites but into Chinese history. It made me want to finally learn so much more. Miko brought a lot of relevance to the sites and the tour with his information. It’s a long tour so I’d suggest preparing comfortable shoes and get ready to soak in all the information because it will be worth it.

  • Forbidden City Tour

    TylerJuneMary M,

    Jan 16, 2025

    5.0

    Fantastic tour. Very easy process from booking to the tour itself. A day we will never forget, the tour was everything it was supposed to be. Thank you so much.

  • The tour was great fun!...

    Shiqi W,

    Jan 15, 2025

    5.0

    The tour was great fun! Miko was very knowledgeable and engaging. He took us around a couple of the highlights of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, explaining the history and significance of each site. He was more than happy to answer questions and very accomodating. Would highly recommend!