Beijing Forbidden City Small Group Tour with Tickets

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

- Entry to the Forbidden City with pre-booked tickets

- Expert guidance from an English-speaking tour guide

- Enough time to learn about Chinese history

- A well-structured and relaxing small group tour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Forbidden City entrance Ticket

English-speaking guide

Headsets for groups of 10+

Small groups (max 15 people)

Guided Tour of Forbidden City

Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off

Food & Beverages

Gratuities

What To Expect

Please go to the meeting point by yourself and Your guide will be waiting there, holding a flag printed with "Happy Dragon."

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Once inside, your guide will lead you to enjoy all the highlights on the central axis, you can admire the ancient royal administrative area and the residences of the imperial families, the western palace is a great place to explore ancient royal furniture and the atmosphere of daily life. Our English-speaking guide's explanations will make the trip more enriched. The last stop within the palace is Imperial Garden where emperors and concubines once relaxed. Our tour ends at the North Gate of the Forbidden City, if you want you can stay longer by yourself inside, or any other places you want to go, please feel free to ask assistance from your guide.

3 hours • Admission Included

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Beijing Forbidden City Small Group Tour with Tickets

Reviews

4.89

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great guide and great historical classification
Annette G,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Coco was a very great guide! She knew a lot about the forbidden city and brought the historical stories to life in her stories. It was all very well organized and we got a good overview of the buildings and the history associated with this place. You should put on good, comfortable shoes, especially if you want to explore the forbidden city for yourself after the tour.
Mandatory but with guide!
Marisa H,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The Forbidden City or People's Museum is a huge space with several buildings. Although you cannot enter any of them, the visit takes at least 2 to 3 hours. Our guide was spectacular and explained the whole story with lots of detail. As in all the monuments, stacked of Chinese and tourists. Very hot in August. I recommend hat, water and comfortable shoes and start well early before the strongest heat.
Overrated attraction
Michaela M,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Forbidden city generelly is overrated attraction. Guide was very kind but whole 4 hours are too long for this empty space. I would recommend to fo 1-2 hours trip instead of 4. Was too long, too focused on small stories.
Our guide Amy was great....
Kmtw,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Amy was great. Very punctual, great knowledge about the Forbidden City and its history, and she covered lots of different areas in the tour. I really appreciated her keeping us in shaded spots whenever possible as it was extremely hot and most of sites are extremely exposed.
Good
GuoQiang N,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Linda was good and patient, we had some late comers whom was able to join before we entered the forbidden city. She also dropped a whatsapp message the day before to make sure we're aware of the arrangements, requesting an acknowledgement of receiving the message. Learnt quite abit of the different areas and the thoughts behind the architecture. Linda was very assuring and accomodative, mentioning to others in the group of timings and if there's anything she can help to ensure they are able to meet their own travel timing plans. We over ran our tour timing as the crowd was big at entry and i had to leave earlier than the group. Had fun, remember to bring water, hat/ shades and good walking shoes.