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-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
Reviews
1,115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super long and detailed tour!
Carolyn L,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Vanessa was an amazing guide - she really put her soul into the tour and she had a lovely and friendly personality, always offering to take photos for the tour group. Thank you for looking after us and your knowledge of Chinese history was impressive!! Thank you Vanessa - you deserve a pay rise 🫶
Amy was amazing......
Suresh K,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amy was amazing... knowledgeable and helpful. She ensured the entire group was on speed and was having fun
Our tour guide was very...
Stephanie H,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very friendly and the tour was very organised! She knew so much information and made the entrance very easy, we just followed along. I will suggest this to all my friends!
Excellent tour guide. Wonderful day out!
O8682CFdavidl,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Lily - Very informative. Packed full of fascinating historical facts with a touch of humour. Perfectly fluent English. Worth every penny. Reduced waiting times via group booking. A very pleasant trip overall. Would recommend.
Fabulous experience with Ping
sarahtansiyin,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was amazing with Ping! She gave us a lot of valuable information and took the time to explain things for us. She answered all our questions patiently and expertly. The best part of the tour was that she was able to lead us away from the crowds while still ensuring that we had a full experience. Will definitely recommend this tour to everyone! 100%! Ask for Ping!
Forbidden City Tour
Karen intomoment,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Helen, was very friendly, professional, and attentive. She always made sure that no one was left behind and explained each security checkpoint in advance before entering the different tour sites. Helen also shared the history and background of the palace along the way. We enjoyed our trip very much!
Nice Historical Palace
Hotuk,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Take a guide as here you have to book in advance to get in? loads of people and high security area. Checks everywhere best not take bags as the que is even longer?
Great tour
Marine D,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Melinda, our tour guide, was a wonderful tour guide. The tour was informative, efficient and overall a great experience. I would highly recommend it
Amazing guide and tour experience
Dorothy C,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Signed up with our family of 9 including kids. Michael was fantastic- very engaging and personable. Highly recommend signing up with Michael.
Icy: an exceptional guide who works miracles
LilianeM744,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Please read this message to the end. It's long, but worth it: I'd like to write this message for Icy, who was our guide. The experience she gave us was extraordinary. Her explanations were precise and clear. There were even some lovely little anecdotes. Regular photo breaks were offered, which allowed us to stay focused on the information she was providing. Incredible! But above all, I'd like to add that Icy was truly invaluable to me for another reason. I asked her for help booking tickets to a show. As a tourist, I hadn't been able to do it despite all my research over the past week! In just a few minutes of chatting, my tickets were booked. I couldn't believe it. So, a thousand thanks to Icy for her kindness and availability. Without her, I would never have managed on my own. This guide is exceptional. She was an angel to me. Many thanks to her.
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