Forbidden City & Tian'anmen Square Optional Tours
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Tiananmen Square is located at the center of Beijing. It is the largest city square in the world.
Not far from the square, a magnificent site adorned in crimson and gold unfolds. This architectural complex, with 9,999 rooms, carries the stories of ancient emperors and empires. Marble dragons stand guard at vermilion gates, while saffron-colored rooftops stretch upward as if touching the clouds, perfectly preserving the grandeur of the Ming Dynasty. When you wander through its courtyards, you can feel history lingering under the jade-carved eaves; passing by murals, you’ll see vivid phoenix dances depicted on them. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this place is more than just a palace—it is like China’s heartbeat carved in stone. Come and trace its timeless legacy.
Tian'anmen Square,occasionally be closed temporarily. In the event of such a closure, we will refund the price difference.
Additional Info
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 “full name, nationality and passport number” is required. You MUST provide above info to us upon booking.
We can’t guarantee 100% success of ticket booking during the peak tourist season, the tour may cancelled and full refund.
Note: Chinese citizens need to book 7 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
This product includes multiple options. Please check each option's details for specific inclusions.
All Admission-related options include entry tickets only, with no additional services，such as guide.
All Tour-related options include full admission tickets and guided services.
Tips based on well done job.
other personal expenses.
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Spend 30 minutes exploring the world's largest city square and admiring the magnificent parliamentary buildings.
Forbidden City-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
Forbidden City Tour (Spanish)
Special Note: This tour is for Spanish-speaking guests only.
Meeting Point: Subway Line 8-【JinYu Hutong Station 】Exit C. (Taxi Address: 地铁8号线金鱼胡同站C出口）
Option Inclusion: Tickets to the Forbidden City and Spanish speaking tour guide. Tiananmen Square is not included.
Starting point:
Bank of China Donganmen Branch, 19 Dong An Men Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006
Forbidden City without 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: 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
Tianmen Square +Forbidden City
Meeting Point: Gate of Muji Hotel Beijing 无印良品酒店 (Take Subway Line 8 - "QIANMEN Staion". Coming out Exit i and Walking west for 300 meters.
Option Inclusion: Entrance Tickets to the Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City & Treasure Museum and English-Speaking Guide.
Starting point:
MUJI HOTEL, China, Bei Jing Shi, Xi Cheng Qu, Mei Shi Jie, 21号院W2号楼 邮政编码: 100031
Reviews
798 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time with Vanessa....
Patrick B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great time with Vanessa. The Forbidden city is nice place to visit. A lot of history and stories! Defenetly to visit
Excellent communication...
BrianAlexander A,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent communication in advance and great tour with Vanessa. She was very informative, friendly and accommodating for everyone. We enjoyed seeing all the attractions and would recommend both the guide and the tour company to anyone looking to book a tour to see these important and historical sites.
Fantastic Tour with Icy – Forbidden City & Tian'anmen Square
Aseem g,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00I traveled solo and had the pleasure of exploring the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square with Icy as my guide. She made the entire experience feel personal, engaging, and incredibly informative. From the very beginning, I felt at ease — Icy was warm, professional, and clearly passionate about Chinese history. Her storytelling brought the history of the emperors, dynasties, and architecture to life in a way that was easy to follow and deeply fascinating. As a solo traveler, I especially appreciated how attentive and thoughtful she was, making sure I got the most out of the experience without ever feeling rushed. I left the tour with a much deeper appreciation for Beijing’s rich history, and I can confidently say this was one of the highlights of my trip. Highly recommend Icy if you're looking for an insightful, smooth, and enjoyable tour — solo or not!
We had an excellent tour...
Disa K,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an excellent tour with Linda, despite the heavy rain. She really adapted the tour to the weather. Linda is very knowledgeable and presented everything in a very pedagogical way.
Really great tour led by...
Mukul R,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really great tour led by our guide Linda. It was detailed and informative with all the history behind the tour and showing all the important parts in the tour timeline. Highly recommended!
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