Private Tour
4 hours Beijing Layover Tour to Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
You will visit the most beautiful royal palace group in the world. Tour guide will provide some history background that make your trip more impressive. You will be dropped off at airport on time for flight connection.
Hotel or airport pick up will be offered that you don't have to wait in queue for waiting taxi.
This is not a taxi tour that you have to carry luggage all the time, but you will be served by a private car, so you don't have to carry that much while you visit Forbidden city.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required for security check to Tiananmen area.
This tour is good for people who only have a half day for tours or a layover with 10 more hours with arrival time no later than 11:30am.
This is a private tour only reserved for you or your family, you will not wait someone else during the tour, and also you will be served by a private car as you don't have to carry that much during your visit.
Tiananmen Square is closed sometimes without any advanced notice due to the government events, so you will skip it and visit Forbidden City and Jingshan Park as the alternatively plan.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Well-tranined English-speaking guide service
Private, well-conditioned vehicle with driver
Local tax
Free bottled water in the vehicle
Admission ticket(the first entrance)
Any Meals
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
You will be picked up by private English speaking guide and private car from your hotel or location. Then tour guide will show you around the Tiananmen Square.Tiananmen Square, also known as Tian’an Men Square can be translated to mean the Square of The Gate of Heavenly Peace. It is situated in the centre of Beijing City. It is the original gate of the Imperial Palace (more commonly known as the Forbidden City). It is the largest city square in the world, encompassing 44 hectares (108.7acres). It is 880 metres from north to south and 500 metres from east to west, big enough to hold over half a million people!
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
You will be guided to walk along the central line and visit all the key buildings of the Forbidden City(about 1.5 hours). Your guide will offer interesting history background and guide you to all the best photo taking spots. Forbidden City used to be the residence for the Emperors (24 emperors in total) in the Ming (1368-1644) & Qing (1644-1911) dynasties and occupies 72 hectares (180 acres). Later on, you will be transferred back to your hotel or location. Lovely tour ends! Kind notice: You can require a stop for food if you would be hungry during the tour-pay extra.
Options
4 hours Beijing Layover Tour to Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful.
Monia G,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our experience with Tony was indescribable for the beauty and perfect organization. We made a 10-hour stopover at the airport and Tony led us on a breathtaking tour.
Worth it
Nita P,
Oct 25, 2023
- Viator
5.00Very friendly. Knowledgeable guide. Excellent English. Beautiful buildings and history. Goes at your pace.
Great experience of a lifetime!
Eliza B,
Jan 17, 2019
- Viator
5.00I am so glad I took this layover trip rather than rot with nothing to do for 13 hours in the airport. Jessica was a very good private tour guide and friend, explaining the culture and significance of the places we went to, and diligently took pictures of me. Then we had lunch at a nearby steamed dumpling place, I bought some goodies at a sweet shop. Time flew pretty fast after that. Had more than enough time to get back to the airport where she led me to the shuttle that connects to the terminal. Blus, the driver, was our efficient driver. Many thanks to them and Viator! It was money well spent.
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