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
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.
Options
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, 100009
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
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
Reviews
1,154 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Day Exploring the Forbidden City with Neil!
Ivana T,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day exploring the Forbidden City! Our guide, Neil, shared excellent knowledge and fascinating insights throughout the tour, making the experience truly memorable. His expertise and friendly approach made everything effortless and enjoyable. Would 100% recommend—thank you, Neil!
Excellent and well balanced tour
Paolo A,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was really interesting, well balanced and the guide spoke a very good English. Everything was organized precisely and efficiently, from the meeting point, to the ticket purchase, to the tips&suggestion provided. Definetly worth it.
An excellent day out
thomashM4923VC,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour. Helen our tour guide was super knowledgable and gave us lots of interesting information on many different aspects of the city and square. It never felt too rushed or too slow and although it is a lot of walking in one day the breaks were well placed. It also made it much easier not having to purchase tickets outrselves and I was so happy it included the admission fee to the treasure exibit. As someone who loves jade, those trasures are probably the best jade artifacts I will ever see in my lifetime. The tour group wasnt too big and she did well keeping everyone together through the large crowds. Would recommend to anyone looking to visit.
Visit the forbidden city
veronique b,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent visit, very well commented by Vanessa! I recommend
The experience was...
Jason T,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was amazing. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and nice. I would highly recommend this tour.
Fascinating and informative tour
Chris B,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vanessa was absolutely fantastic, super accommodating and extremely informative.
Linda is the best
thomasjM3962SN,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the trip and got Linda as the guide. She was very knowledgeable and managed to keep the group together the whole time yet still allowed us to take pictures, wander and see everything. The group had some families but most of us were young visitors from all over. I had a great time and would highly recommend!
My experience
L9440NTpaulinab,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The guide really wasn't interested because we learned from the site, hardly anyone understood his explanation. The forbidden city itself was a nice place, but I would have liked to know more about the place.
Wonderful trip
SSS999TRIP,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vanessa is an excellent guide. Great English and knowledge plus she was very funny!
Good, worthwhile tour - just don’t go during Chinese holidays!
Karen B,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour with Julia. Longer than usual as it was the May holidays. (If at all possible, avoid the major holidays in China.). Lots of walking, and stopping for explanations. Coffee stop was included, which was appreciated, as was the dumpling stop later in the afternoon. Would recommend tour with Julia.
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