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Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Taking a tour of the Forbidden City with our English-speaking tour guide will be the most rewarding travel activity during your stay in Beijing. Our experienced tour guide will spend 3 to 4 hours exploring. we will also explain China's history and culture to you, including the construction history and historical background of the Forbidden City, as well as the stories of the emperors who lived there.

If your booked itinerary includes the Tiananmen Square option, we will provide you with the reservation service for entry to Tiananmen Square.

Before the end of the tour, Our guide will give you the information to anywhere you want or give you a suggestion for a great place to visit,such as JingShan Park located behind the Forbidden city. Or the way to the Tiananmen square.

The tour package includes admission tickets. (However, if you book the tour less than 7 days in advance during peak season, you may need to wait in line to get tickets with your passport on the day of the tour.)

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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

tour guide

entrance ticket

What To Expect

1

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

We will explain clearly China's history and culture to you, including the construction and historical background of the Forbidden City, as well as the stories of the 24 emperors who lived there during the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are stories about the life of Puyi, the last emperor of China. The story of Reginald Fleming Johnston, a Scot who lived in the Forbidden City, and the story of how the Forbidden City was opened to the public and transformed into the Palace Museum after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. As the Palace Museum celebrates its centenary from its establishment in 1925 to 2025, we hope to have the opportunity to show you the charm of the Palace Museum in Beijing.

3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Jingshan Park

Before the end of the tour, your guide will give you the information to visit JingShan Park by yourself which is located behind the Forbidden city. From there, you can climb to the top of the hill to see the panoramic views of the entire Forbidden City and the old urban area of Beijing.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Forbidden City Without Square

Tian'anmen Square+Foribid City

Tian'anmen Square

Reviews

5.00

38 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing Guided-Tour at the Forbidden City

    233liner,

    Dec 7, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We visited the Forbidden City with a guide called Alex! He was amazing and very knowledgeable. Alex also had a perfect English. The tour lasted around 4 hours and the guide handled the ticket admission. Alex had been recommended to us by friends and I would now also recommend him for sure!!

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  • Excellent Forbidden City Tour with Alex Zhang

    meemsl2025,

    Dec 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had an excellent tour of the Forbidden City with Alex Zhang as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories about the emperors, architecture, and the history behind the palace, which really brought the place to life. Alex was also very organized and knew the best routes to avoid the biggest crowds. What I appreciated most was how thoughtful he was - he provided headsets so we could hear him clearly at all times, even in noisy or busy areas. He was friendly, patient, and happy to answer all of our questions. I highly recommend Alex Zhang to anyone visiting the Forbidden City who wants a deeper, more enjoyable understanding of this incredible site. Thank you for making our first visit to China a memorable experience.

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  • Forbidden City with Alex

    Road10784113324,

    Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Alex Zhang was amazing. He educated us about the Emperors and gave great visuals! He knew shortcuts …was so patient and kind! He made our First visit to China an Awesome Experience. He provided us with head set so we could hear all the wonderful educational cultural stories! He always looked out for us …and felt so taken care of! He help recommend great Peking Duck restaurants and eateries! Thank you Alex for ALL that you do to make our Experience so Wonderful!!! Lots of Love from Vancouver Canada! We Love China!!

  • Available, skilled, clear explanations, easy going, concise

    Romain3m,

    Nov 13, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    As an experienced tour guide, Alex shared his knowledge about the Forbidden City (now Palace Museum), as well as a lot of handy tips : finding less crowdy spots, good photos locations. I will keep great memories, Thank you for the tour!

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  • The forbidden city tour

    Torje L,

    Nov 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had a great time and my guide Alex was really good! Would a 100% recomend! He was a great storyteller and I found the history very fascinating

  • Amazing Forbidden City Tour with Alex

    moritzd848,

    Nov 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had an incredible morning tour of the Forbidden City with Alex starting at 8:30. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made the history come alive with fascinating stories and details that you wouldn’t get on your own. Alex guided us smoothly through the crowds. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to truly understand the culture and history behind this stunning site!

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  • Very good walk

    Daniela C,

    Oct 26, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Easy Communication to the meeting point. Our guide Dan spoke English Very well. I recommend very good Walk

  • Amazing experience

    Katika W,

    Oct 25, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I had an amazing time visiting the Forbidden City! The tour was so informative and well-organized. Our guide was incredibly thorough and knowledgeable — they explained the history, architecture, and symbolism behind everything in such an engaging way that I learned so much more than I expected. Every question I had was answered in detail, and I left with a much deeper appreciation for Chinese culture and history. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing — it’s truly a must-do experience!

  • The guide was helpful and...

    Letizia B,

    Oct 20, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The guide was helpful and informative, nice tour that helps visit the forbidden city in a few hours.

  • Highly recommended

    mmA2282AC,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Highly recommended, Alex is a great tour guide!! As solo traveler I always try to avoid group tours, but this experience with Alex was awesome, he is friendly and expert so make the forbidden city visit unforgettable experience

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