Private Day Tour Forbidden City Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Carefully designed route for maximum sights with no rush.
Entrance fees included for Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple.
Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Stress-free day with private transport and professional guide
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If travelers select the 'Ticket fee: Temple of Heaven' or 'Entrance Ticket: Lama Temple' option, please note that pick-up is not included
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square, the largest public square of this kind in the world. The visit here allows you to 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.
The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City, located in the heart of Beijing, is the largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. Built in the early 15th century during the Ming Dynasty, it served as the home of 24 emperors for nearly 500 years. With over 9,000 rooms, golden roofs, and majestic halls, it showcases traditional Chinese architecture and imperial culture. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China’s most visited landmarks.
Options
Entrance Ticket: Lama Temple
Entrance Ticket Only: Include Beijing Lama Temple Entrance Ticket， There is No Pick up & Car & English Tour Guide
Private Day Tour: Forbidden City,Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven
Pickup included
Ticket fee: Temple of Heaven
Entrance Ticket Only: Include Temple of Heaven Ticket(Main entrance + inside halls for combined tick et). No Pick up & Car & English Tour Guide
What‘s Included
Hotel Pick up and drop off service
Bottled water
Local taxes
Professional English speaking guide
Private car and driver
Meals
Gratuities
Souvenirs
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Tour with Ellen
842lolo,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ellen was a fantastic guide. She showed us many interesting places throughout the tour and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. Her English was excellent, and she made the whole experience very enjoyable.
A Memorable Day in Beijing
aboupo,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Beijing tour! Mary was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we learned a lot about the history and culture of the city. She also recommended a great local restaurant for lunch. Everything was well organized and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
It was an informative and easy tour with Mary
didj2026,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visit to the Forbidden City was truly memorable thanks to Mary. She was insightful, friendly, and brought the history to life in a captivating way. We gained a deeper understanding throughout the tour and really appreciated her attentive guidance.
The tour in Beijing was really interesting!
932fanj,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day exploring Beijing! Our guide Mary was excellent—very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories that really brought the history to life.We visited the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Lama Temple, covering so much in just one day.
What a great day!
H340XCsaml,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day! Maria was an outstanding guide and even managed to get us into Tian’anmen Square with hardly any waiting. She also helped us reserve a table at a local restaurant to enjoy authentic Peking Duck. Highly recommend!
Thank you for such a great experience!
105hallc,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great one-day tour covering many highlights, with enough time at each stop. Mary, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting stories about Chinese history. The tour felt relaxed and enjoyable, like exploring with a friend. Highly recommended—do ask for Mary if you can!
Truly a tour worth taking
420freeh,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vivi was fantastic! She showed us so many highlights and knew all the best photo spots. She was incredibly knowledgeable, and we learned a lot throughout the day.
Alice was a fantastic guide!
814jiez,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Alice shared lots of interesting insights as we visited Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and Yonghe Palace. We learned so much and really enjoyed the whole tour.
Had a really great day with Mary!
A5341EZlilil,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a good day in Beijing! Mary was super friendly and explained everything clearly. We visited Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and Yonghe Temple — all very smooth and well-planned. Perfect for our family of three!
Amazing time in Beijing with Mary
elena m,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing visiting the most important Beijing highlights with Mary. My parents and I had a great time discovering the unbelievable Chinese heritage from the Forbidden city to the Lama temple and Temple of heaven and not to mention Tiananmen Square. Mary provided us with details on the history and evolution of the Chinese civilisation which is so impressive. She was great at answering all our questions and provided a wealth of details. Additionally many thanks to our driver how helped us so much and ensured we managed to visit all places. I truly recommend Mary she is an amazing guide and also photographer who helped us take amazing pictures through the day. Many thanks for making our day!
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