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.
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
1,057 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Rachel S,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Michael was awesome! He was super friendly and he was very knowledgeable about the tour and was able to answer any questions we had. All around a pleasure. He gave us great recommendations for other things to do in the area too. It was nice to do the tour instead of trying to coordinate ourselves as he handled the tickets and we were able to go in a separate tour entrance so there were no lines. I would recommend this tour to anyone!
Helen was super organized...
Andrew V,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Helen was super organized and knowledgeable! She was a great tour guide. I don't know if I'd be able to navigate the forbidden city without a tour guide.
Best guide ever!
yefengs2025,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Journey Through Beijing's Imperial Heart We joined the Forbidden City tour with guide Icy, and it turned out to be the highlight of our Beijing trip—especially since we hadn't had time to secure our own tickets, which were included and saved us a lot of hassle. Icy is an exceptional storyteller. She transformed waiting time (inevitable during student winter vacation with long security lines) into fascinating history lessons, sharing details and anecdotes you'd never find in guidebooks. Her narrative is so engaging and comprehensive that by the end of her explanations, you genuinely have no questions left—she's already answered them all. The tour itself was perfectly paced: we visited all the key halls and most beautiful sites without ever feeling rushed, captured photos at the best shooting spots, and had comfortable breaks for souvenirs and snacks. Icy strikes that rare balance between efficiency and depth—she guides you through efficiently while ensuring you truly understand and appreciate what you're seeing beyond the surface. If you want to experience the Forbidden City with context, passion, and zero logistical stress, this tour is absolutely worth it—especially with Icy. Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience
Dreamer14576294346,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Linda is very knowledgeable and is happy to help with any questions you might have. Very good tour!
Very interesting
V609FYamyb,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide, Vanessa, was very personable and knowledgeable about very aspect of the tour. She was able to give cultural and well as historical references really adding to a complete experience. The tour was long but with breaks doable! Wear comfortable shoes!
Amazing experience in the Forbidden City
939silviac,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience!!! The tour was perfect, our guide, Linda, explained everything about the forbidden City, TianAnmen square and the Treasure Gallery. The tour wasn’t rushed, everyone had time to stop and take pictures. Linda also gave us moments to rest while enjoying the beautiful architecture of the forbidden city. I really suggest to take this tour because it makes you see and feel how life would have been like hundreds of years ago. Special thanks to our guide Linda for being very professional and kind.
Tian’namen square and Forbidden city tour
liamnW7287SK,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant tour with Linda! She is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about the history and culture of the Forbidden City. Her English is fluent and easy to understand, and she explained complex stories in a lively, fun way that made the whole experience unforgettable. Linda planned the perfect route to avoid crowds, showed us amazing photo spots, and answered every question with great detail. She’s not just a guide—she’s a wonderful storyteller who brought the ancient palace to life. Highly recommend Linda to anyone visiting Beijing! 5 stars without hesitation!
Expert Forbidden City Guided Tour
louiswU3326VH,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vanessa guided us around Tianmen Square + Forbidden City - she was fantastic! Lots of anecdotes and stories that really brought the place to life. The speed was just right and kept us all motivated despite the cold! Thanks Vanessa!
Julia was our guide for...
Solo T,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Julia was our guide for the day. The Muji Hotel meeting point was easy to find. Our group met there then walked north across the street to the group entrance and security checkpoint. We then toured Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden City, Treasure Gallery & garden. There is a lot of walking due to the size of the complex. The tour ended on the north side adjacent to the The Palace Museum-Shenwu Gate故宫博物院-神武门 . From there I walked ~15 minutes to the subway station at National Art Museum. I use an app called Amap to get around the city and it's great for step by step directions.
Recommended!
susandI2357NO,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vanessa 文清is very knowledgeable. The tour is pretty organized!
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