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.
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.
Options
T-Sq. +ForbidCity(promotion)
Price Inclusion: It includes admission to the Tian'anmen Square(group checkpoint), 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） Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: Chinese citizens (incl. Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan) must book ≥7 days in advance. 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. Chinese citizens (incl. Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan) must book ≥7 days in advance. 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) Duration: 4 hours 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） Duration: 11 days 6 hours: Chinese citizens (incl. Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan) must book ≥7 days in advance. Starting point: Beijingfang, CN 北京市, V9XW+F5J煤市街西城区 China, 100031
Admission to Forbidden City
Price inclusion: It is only admission to the Forbidden City, NO guide,NO Square，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, 100006
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Admission to the Treasure Gallery (Royal Museum)
Late-comers' online support service.
Earpiece to hear the guide clearly
Reschedule free of charge anytime.( contact us)
Admission to the Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
Admission to the Tian'anmen Square .（optional）
Tips based on well done job.
other personal expenses.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,207 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
Jerome B,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must tour, the guide was very thorough and friendly, she is a 5 star guide! The tour is well made, you will use the full 3-4 hours to get a sense of the scale and depth. Of course if you want to see the entire place you're best to book on your own without a guide but you won't get the history. I was fortunate that the weather was great, i don't know that it would be enjoyable in the heavy rain or fog. Also keep in mind it takes some time to walk to the entrance, and the trip does involve alot of walking. But what a stellar tour this was.
Amazing afternoon!
522siewlayt,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vanessa was an amazing guide. I could not have learned all the information she shared by myself nor through the audio guide. She was very patient—kept giving me directions to join the group when Google took me to find remote place instead of the 1st meeting point. I highly recommend her; I will definite ask for her when I return with my family!
Review of the tour in Forbidden City
K5717QYmiguelr,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Overall was good, but would say that sometimes it was too detailed and it is hard to keep the focus.
Thanks to Vanessa for a Fantastic Experience
lezanh2022,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour thanks to our very informative (and patient) guide Vanessa. Despite the very hot weather, she kept us engaged and made sure we saw everything. The tour lasted a little over four hours, with plenty of breaks along the way to recharge.
Thanks Lily!
honeyb407,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was great! I was worried about which to pick as there are so many for the Forbidden City but this one was worth it! Our guide Lily was so lovely and knowledgeable. Skipped the queues, took a very fluid route, and had just the right amount of information. Lily was very engaging and made an effort to speak to everyone in the group. We ended up on the same bus afterwards and she gave me some travel tips and helped me book tickets for my trip to the Great Wall the next day. 10/10 would recommend Lily as a guide!
Great visit to Forbidden City
alistairh689,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Fantastic guide- Vanessa. Very informative and friendly.
Forbidden city
Aaron B,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is very crowded during the summer months and there are items and behaviors you need to follow. It is an amazing piece of history
A must have if you want to do have a descent experience
Curiosity48786196229,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Linda is a very skilled guide that managed to reveal the most important part of the Forbidden City and made the whole visit smooth that is not a little thing regarding the size and configuration of the place. At a so crowded and dense place, it was more than necessary to have landmarks, and Linda managed perfectly. Highly recommend!
Energetic detailed sensible
Giveitagonow7,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Linda was very energetic and guided us through the mammoth complex very sensibly with sensible stops and enough detail to keep you engaged. The only thing is that the best bit for us was the dragon empress’s rooms and her jade sculptures that come at the end and that was very rushed after 4 hours of walking! But would highly recommend.
Tiananmen and Forbidden city
T6432YZjacksonb,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lily was an excellent tour guide. She was very patient, offered to help everyone in the group with maximizing their time in Beijing and achieving their goals with regards to their travels, and answered my questions about life and culture in China very well.
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