Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City+Options Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Why book with us?
We are local experts in Beijing. We understand the frustration of getting around in Beijing. So many rules for pre booking tickets. We will handle the complexities for you, you can enjoy your visit stress-free with us.
Follow our professional guide to explore the biggest wooden palace complex in the world happily.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Pushing a wheelchair needs skills and takes a lot of energy. As the Forbidden City is super big which is 72 hectares and passing through so many gates need go up and down slopes.
Total tour duration includes travel time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
Here is the starting of the Forbidden City, Forbidden City which is constructed from 1406 through 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, the Forbidden City – the world’s largest wooden palaces complex – served as China’s imperial palace until the end of the Qing Dynasty in 1912, housing a total of 24 emperors. A Unesco World Heritage Site and the home of the Palace Museum. The Forbidden City is extremly large, 1. Timeline of Ming and Qing Dynasty Interspersed with interesting historical stories. 2.Knowledge of Chinese Ancient Architecture，interesting Feng-Shui knowledge. 3. Political and Religious Background Knowledge of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 4.The emperor's family affairs had happened in the Forbidden City. We will enter into the Forbidden City from the southern gate. Your guide gonna share the deep-rooted feudal hierarchy.
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
You guide will show you three harmony halls including Hall of Superem Harmony sharing emperors' duties and holy role in feudual dynasty. You will also learn ancient architecture‘s ranking systerm and knowleadge.
What‘s Included
Professtional English-speaking guiding service
Entrance ticket cost with guaranteed entries
Pick up all travellers from fixed meeting point
Tips to the guide for good service
Tickets to the Jewelry and Clock museums
Hotel pick up and drop off services
Options
Tian'anmen+Forbidden City
Duration: 4 hours: This option will last around 3.5-4.5 hours.
Small Group Tour:: Tian'anmen Square + Forbidden City
Forbidden City Group Tour
3 hours in-depth Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Central axis+Side palaces
Forbidden City+Beihai Park
Duration: 5 hours
Palace+Garden : Visit 24 emperors' home and Beautiful Garden beside
ForbiddenCity+Temple of Heaven
Duration: 7 hours
Small group tour:: Tian'anmen Square+Forbidden City+Temple of Heaven
Metro or taxi: Depends on the traffic and political reasons
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable day
stefankV723QQ,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Summer was fantastic and very knowledgeable and friendmy.I had good memories about forbidden city.Highly recommend her.
Great tour, fantastic guide
Samuel R,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was fantastic and the price is more than fair! Linda guided us with so much care and gave us detailed information about everything. Also she is a really kind person. It was a great experience. We started at the meeting point, where she took us by bus to the Tiananmen Square entrance. From there we saw all the main points (with time for photos) and proceeded to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), where we took our time to do the planned route. More than explaining each part of the museum, Linda gave us insights on China’s history and society, and was very open to answer our questions. And we had many (we love to chat). Thank you Linda!
Linda made the tour...
Fawaz A,,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Linda made the tour enjoyable as she explained well about yhe Chinese history. I really enjoyed it..
Great day viisiting the Forbidden City with kids .
Horia S,,May 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experiences visiting the Forbidden city with the kids today . Amber is a really GREAT guide and engaged very well through story telling with our kids . we all really enjoyed the tour and we found it very informative. The meeting point was easy to find and we started right on time . Highly recommended for anyone who would like to see the Forbidden City at their own pace and have a more tailored. Experience rather then joining a very latge group.. thank you . H
Great experience in the...
Marion T,,May 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience in the forbidden city and Tian’anmen square, Very good explanation from our guide, who is very kind and professional.
Everything perfect from meeting point to further support
Andreas E,,Jan 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00During our stopover in Bejing, this tour was the perfect activity. Our guide Melodie showed us the most important places, explained very well and gave us an insight in the history of China. She spoke a well understandable English and gave us perfect answers to all our questions. Perfectly organised. On time. Good instructions to the meeting point. All that to a good prize! We really recommend this organization and our guide Melody. Thank you very much! Family from Switzerland.
Engaging tour of through time of forbidden city
Evan E,,Nov 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide Amber was GREAT! I had a wonderful day touring the Forbidden city and surrounding area. Amber was extremely knowledgeable about this history of the forbidden city and was able to link over 700 years of Chinese history to modern times in a fun and engaging way. She was punctual, a good communicator and very thoughtful. This tour was the better than any other I had while visiting china. Well worth the value, 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone with an interest in Chinese history, art, culture and current affairs.
A great tour with Angel!
Raquel A,,Nov 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Angel was our guide and she's the best! She's very punctual, knowledgeable and also accommodating to our requests. She's also very patient answering all our questions! Highly recommended to have her as your guide!
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