Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the hidden stories of the T-squuare & Forbidden City on a small-group walking tour, with prebooked tickets ensuring a seamless start. Walk in the footsteps of emperors through magnificent halls with golden roofs and past serene courtyards with ancient trees. Explore the tranquil Imperial Garden, a landscape masterpiece, and be amazed by the priceless treasures—from jade collections to imperial seals—housed within the exclusive Treasure Gallery. Your expert guide will bring the legends of the Ming and Qing dynasties to life, whispering the secrets of the palace walls. This intimate tour is designed to be a hassle-free and deeply cultural journey into China's imperial heart.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To ensure the success of your ticket booking to the Forbidden City, All traveler “Names and passport number” is required. You MUST provide above info to us upon booking.
We secure entry tickets.
Note: Chinese citizens need to book 7 days in advance.
Not recommended for travelers with wheelchair or limited mobility.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square
Spend 30 minutes exploring the world's largest city square and admiring the magnificent parliamentary buildings.
The Palace Museum
Forbidden City Guided Tour Itinerary: 08:30: Meet your tour guide at the meeting point nearby the Forbidden City. 09:00: Forbidden City guided tour will last 3.5 hours and the sightseeing route includes the most majestic and brilliant ancient buildings. 12:30: The tour will end at the north gate before you can continue to explore the Forbidden City.
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Late-comers' online support service.
Earpiece to hear the guide clearly
Admission to the Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
Admission to the Treasure Gallery (Royal Museum)
Reschedule free of charge anytime.( contact us)
Admission to the Tian'anmen Square from travel agency checkpoint
Tips based on well done job.
other personal expenses.
Options
T-Sq. +ForbidCity(promotion)
Price Inclusion: This option includes entrance Tickets to the Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City & Treasure Museum and English-Speaking Guide.
Meeting Point: Gate of Muji Hotel BeijingFang
By Subway : Line 8 - "QIANMEN Staion". Coming out Exit i and Walking west for 300 meters.
Meeting Address: By Taxi: 请带我去无印良品酒店北京坊（Please take me Muji Hotel Beijing Fang）
Starting point:
Beijingfang, CN 北京市, V9XW+F5J煤市街西城区 China, 100031
ForbiddenCity ENG (No Square)
Special Note:: This tour does not include Tian'anmen Square.
Meeting Point: Subway Line 8-【JinYu Hutong Station 】Exit C. (Taxi Address：地铁金鱼胡同站C口）
Option Inclusion: Entry Tickets to the Forbidden City and Royal Treasure Museum and English-Speaking Guide. (without T-Square)
Starting point:
Bank of China Donganmen Branch, 19 Dong An Men Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006
T-Square+ForbidCity(Spanish)
Special Note: Tailored for Spanish-speaking travelers,including admission of Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City&Treasure Gallery.
Meeting Point: Gate of Muji Hotel BeijingFang
By Subway : Line 8 - "QIANMEN Staion". Coming out Exit i and Walking west for 300 meters.
By Taxi: 请带我去无印良品酒店北京坊（Please take me Muji Hotel Beijing Fang）
Starting point:
Beijingfang, CN 北京市, V9XW+F5J煤市街西城区 China, 100031
Admission to Forbidden City
Price inclusion: This option is only admission ticket to the Forbidden City, no guide,no need to meet. Simply enter with your passport.
Information needed: Please provide correct passport number and valid contact. Please save our contact number before the trip in case of need.
Starting point:
Meridian Gate, 4 Jing Shan Qian Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, China, 100009
Reviews
1,027 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
ummart2026,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing time visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden Palace. The experience was fun, engaging and incredibly memorable, thanks to our tour guide, Vanessa. Vanessa’s English is excellent, and her knowledge of Chinese history and culture is truly impressive. She explained everything with passion and clarity, making the stories behind each place come alive. She was very caring, kept everyone involved and made sure the whole group was enjoying every moment. Her energy, expertise and professionalism turned this tour into a truly immersive and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!
Excelent tour
juanfranciscos489,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Tour with Linda – A Must-Do in Beijing! We had the pleasure of joining Linda’s tour of the Forbidden City, and it was truly the highlight of our trip to Beijing. Linda’s deep knowledge of Chinese history and imperial culture brought the palace to life in a way we could never have experienced on our own. She explained everything in clear, fluent English and was always ready to answer questions. What impressed us most was her passion and storytelling ability—she made historical figures and events feel real and relevant. Linda was also very thoughtful, ensuring everyone could hear and see properly, and she adjusted the route to avoid crowds where possible. Her friendly and patient manner made the tour enjoyable for both adults and children. If you want to truly understand the Forbidden City, do not miss a tour with Linda. She is professional, engaging, and undoubtedly one of the best guides we’ve ever had!
Great Tour with a Great Guide
berrut2026,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Snow was a great guide. She took good care of each member of the group. She was really caring and helpful. Her English was also really good. So, it was a great chance for me to learn about Chinese history.
Excellent tour and guide
mikecA2252NC,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’d happily recommend this tour guide Snow for anyone visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. She was clearly very knowledgeable and explained the history in a clear, well-structured way that made the sites easier to understand and appreciate. Rather than just listing facts, she gave helpful context and showed her passion for the two sites. Snow was friendly and approachable throughout the tour, which made the group feel comfortable without the experience becoming overly chatty or rushed. The pace was sensible, and she was attentive to the group’s needs, making sure everyone could hear and follow along. She also did a good job of organising group photos at key points along the route. She knew suitable spots, was efficient about it, and made sure everyone was included, which we appreciated. Overall, it was a well-run, informative tour led by a professional and personable guide. A solid choice if you want a clear, engaging introduction to these important historical sites.
Amazing experience
719hamida,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Snow was so knowledgeable, and kind! She spent even more time to go through all the details! Totally recommend her!
Great Experience
wesh611,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vanessa was great. Very knowledgeable and spoke great English
Great tour guide, good value for money
OliwiaChrapko,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Snow was spectacular, her knowledge and passion for what she does came through, which certainly made our memories from Beijing even more special!
Excellent tour! Highly recommend
Y6418XUjank,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Linda was great & knowledgeable and she has shared with us some historical stories & making the tour more enjoyable. The only issue we experienced was the map she sent for the meeting point with the picture of a Starbucks which was misleading but it worked out fine in the end. We enjoyed the tour very much. Highly recommend.
Great trip
mock2016,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I took this trip with our superb guide Linda. Linda speaks very good English and is exceptionally knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Forbidden city tour
antonisballis,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and amazing tour guide. The itinerary covers a great section of the forbidden city. Vanessa really knows how to create a nice experience.
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