Half Day Walking Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This a half-day walking tour of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing, must see heritage attractions in Beijing. Start with a look at the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then tour the immense Forbidden City complex with your knowledgeable tour guide.We could help you to buy Forbidden City ticket in advance. The 4 differents starting time for every day.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Chinese tourists( including Taiwan and Hongkong ) must book over 8 days in advance.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please note: Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for direct entry. (not for Chinese tourist)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Entrance ticket
Hotel pickup(only available for private tour option)
Gratuities
Hotel drop off
Souvenirs
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Picked by our tour guide at your hotel between 8am to 1pm or meet the guide at the meeting point at 8am or 13:00 pm. Then head to Tiananmen Square, the largest public square of this kind in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies.This was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China. For security reason, Tiananmen Square is a fenced square circled by low iron grids with main four entrances – east, west, south and north. The square is now open to the public till sunset, but all the tourists have to pass a security check before they enter the square. So check points have been set up at all the entrances leading to the square.
Monument of the People's Heroes
Have a glimpse at the outside of Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the magnificent Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, the ancient Zhengyang Gate and Arrow Tower as well as the Tiananmen Tower which leads to the well-known Forbidden City.
Options
Group tour+Tour guide
Meet at Grand Hotel Beijing: Both Metro Line 1 and Metro Line 8 can be reached from exits A, B, and C of Wangfujing Metro Station北京贵宾楼酒店，北京市东城区东长安街35号
Private Tour+hotel pickup
Half day private tour: Pickup at your city center hotel. Please leave your hotel information at special requirement.
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A nice walking tour of...
Tobias T,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A nice walking tour of the Forbidden City! Nice guide, very knowledgeable and humorous. We had a great time!
Excellent tour!
Jessica P,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nancy was an excellent guide! She was knowledgeable and very helpful. The tour was a great way to tick off these 2 big tourist attractions. Highly recommend
We are happy with the...
Debora M,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We are happy with our morning between the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Pleasant and suggestive experience Thanks also to our Guide Nancy who was professional, welcoming, prepared and also very smiling and understanding. We recommend this mini tour.
An unforgettable day with Marco
daniellefU281YS,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started with a tour of the Forbidden city and finished at Tian’anmen Square. If we didn’t have Marco we would’ve been completely lost with the security checks and even getting a ticket. He took care of all of that for the group which meant it ran smooth. The tour was informative and Marco’s English is excellent. He explained everything thoroughly and made sure we understood and had time to ask questions. He was very friendly and approachable to ask and clarify information. He made sure we had regular breaks and opportunities for photos. The tour lasted around 3 hours for the Forbidden City and we were taken to all the main palaces inside. Once we finished there we headed over to Tian’anmen Square and again we relied on Marco to help us with the checks. He gave a tour around the square. I would recommend going in the afternoon to the square as the queues can be so long. But in the afternoon they are much better. Marco gave us some tips for restaurants in Beijing which was a great way to finish the tour. Super happy we had him for the day. Thank you Marco for a great day!
Marco is the best!
rayanaa2023,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco took such wonderful care of us! Even though we arrived a little late to the tour, he kindly accommodated us and made sure we didn’t miss out. At the end, he even stayed back to show us Tiananmen Square, which was such a special bonus. His knowledge and insights are truly unmatched. We feel so grateful and fortunate to have experienced everything we did, despite our late start. Thank you, Marco, for making it such an incredible and memorable experience!
Wonderful tour guide Marko
V4255SGchristinen,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an outstanding experience with our tour guide, Marko! Despite our delayed arrival due to travel difficulties, he patiently waited for us and immediately put us at ease before starting the tour. His deep knowledge of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square brought the sites to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own. Marko went above and beyond to make the tour engaging, insightful and stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and highly recommend him!
10/10 Recommend! We loved our tour!
michellejR5549QX,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco was a wonderful tour guide who went above and beyond for our walking tour. He was incredibly knowledgable, answered all of our questions, and had a great sense of humour. We took breaks based on the group's energy levels, and the tour itself was at the perfect pace. We would love to have Marco as a tour guide any day in the future, and we highly recommend this tour! Lily was also incredibly helpful in organising the tour and sorting out our logistics behind the scenes. We really enjoyed our time and would encourage anyone to purchase this deal!
It was unfortunate that...
Jennifer K,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was unfortunate that the Tiananmen Square was closed but we still had a great tour. Nancy was fun and nice, also very knowledgeable.
Good communication
RMBoot,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both Lily and Marco were very supportive in communication. Fortunately I was able to join just in time and Marco gave a neat and clear tour. Thanks for the experience 😁👍🏻
Amazing places, great guide
956eszter,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was very worth it, despite the intense summer heat. In hindsight, we’d have brought umbrellas… or simply would have visited in a milder season. Marco, our guide, was the best. He shared very interesting commentary, made sure our group had some rest in the shade sometimes, and gave extra help with how to check in luggage before the visit to the Forbidden City. We had a great day!
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