Private Tour
Beijing Forbidden City Skip-the-Line and Huanghuacheng Great Wall Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Check off two of Beijing’s star attractions on this private full-day tour, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch and round-trip transportation all included. Visit the world biggest city central square-Tian'anmen Square and the best-preserved Imperial Palace-Forbidden City, tuck into a delicious Chinese-style lunch, and hike the Great Wall of China at Huanghuacheng, get a less crowded experience of this world-famous landmark.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for purchasing your skip-the-line Forbidden City ticket in advance)
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
If you choose to have different language tour guide other than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
Tip: the Forbidden City ticket is not guaranteed. It can be booked 1 week before. If it is sold out, you will do the Jinshan Hill to have a bird view of the Forbidden City and your guide will take you to the place where quite close to it. If not work for you, you will get fully refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square
Your tour begins with pickup from your Beijing hotel at a 8:00am. Traveling by private vehicle and start the first attraction: Tian'anmen Square,a large city-center square in the world, home to the Monument to the People's Heroes and the National Museum of China. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several key events in Chinese history.
The Palace Museum
Wander the square on foot with your guide, then passing through the south gate to the Forbidden City, bypass the long lines and whisk directly inside with your pre-booked entrance ticket. Begin your exploration of the world's largest imperial Palace, where the Ming and Qing Emperors resided for more than 500 years. It is the largest and best-preserved Imperial Palace in the world. Please Note: all traveler names and passport number required. You MUST provide your above info upon booking, in case the tickets are sold out. You MUST have your passport with you for attending this tour.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional guide
Entrance fees
Lunch
Lunch at Chinese restaurant
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Spanish,German,Japanese,Korean
Spanish,German,Japanese and Korean tour guides are available. Please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
Pickup included
Italian and French available
Italian and French speaking tour guides are available.Please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
Pickup included
Chinese and English available
Chinese and English tour guides are available
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour and experience to get to know The Forbidden City, the Chinese Wall (not so tourist place) and eat
RubenAntonio R,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Grand Tour to the forbidden city and the Wall of China (to a not so crowded part of tourists) Maria guide in Spanish worried that we understood every detail of Chinese culture!took us to eat in a private and delicious place of local food. Highly recommended for families
Fabulous Beijing Experience
Laura S,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Just finished this tour, and loved every bit of it! Husband and I had just arrived in Beijing last night to visit our son who attends school in China. Awakened early to meet our delightful guide, Michael in our hotel lobby. He ushered us into a comfortable and clean car complete with a wonderful driver. Driver dropped us at the entrance to Tiananmen Square, the Emperor’s Palace and Forbidden City. Michael helped us navigate all the security checks and shared lots of fascinating history, as well as laughed with and engaged with the guys about all sorts of American sports, especially love of NBA players and games. After a thorough visit there, we were picked up by our driver and delivered to a fabulous restaurant for our first, and I’d guess possibly best Asian meal we’ll experience! Onward then to this beautiful section of the Great Wall! It was so truly magnificent to be able to climb those ancient steps and experience the beauty. We highly recommend this tour; especially Michael. He’s a wonderful guide, and a fantastic person!
Great Tour of the Forbidden City and Great Wall – Highly Recommended!
Stefan M,May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a full-day tour of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall – and we were absolutely thrilled! Everything was perfectly organized, from the on-time pickup to the smooth flow of the entire tour. Our tour guide was especially outstanding – very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history of the sites. It was fascinating to listen to her explanations, and she was able to answer all of our questions with ease. We would definitely do this tour again and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to explore these incredible places!
Excellent
248headb,May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael is a great guide. Everything was paced perfectly and I never felt rushed at any point. His explanations were concise and adequate.
Amazing experience
P4171TQpaulab,May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide took us from the hotel and left us back to the hotel. He took care of everything (tickets, access at the Great Wall, even water for us). He was very kind, very professional. He waited for us to see everything, to buy souvenirs and to eat/drink. The best experience I had with a guide !! Recommend it 100%
Your guide
benjellounb2024,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Kevin made our visit to the Great Wall of China unforgettable. Their enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the history behind the wall brought the ancient stones to life kevin was patient with our questions and ensured everyone in our group had a chance to explore at their own pace. They took us to less crowded sections of the wall, allowing us to enjoy the stunning views without feeling rushed. We appreciated kevin's attention to detail and dedication to providing a memorable experience. If you're planning a trip to the Great Wall, we highly recommend booking a tour with kevin.
My dream to know The Chinese Wall
Karimi M,Jul 13, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I hired this tour service without knowing that it would take me the surprise of having the Chinese Wall for my friends and me. We enjoyed the wall just for ourselves and took incredible photos. Excellent service from our guide Lucy. I recommend it.
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