Small Group to Tiananmen Sq. & Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Overview
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Come and join this half-day Beijing mini group tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, let a professional tour guide who provides in-depth commentary and shows you the best photo ops make you learn and experience the most in the trip. With us, enjoy a pure sightseeing without any shopping stops. Benefit from our worry-free ticket booking and fast entry priority.
- Wander through Tiananmen Square and witness famous monumental structures
- Admire resplendent palaces of the dynastic era in UNESCO-listed Forbidden City
- Mini group with limited capacity, for personalized service and low price.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets to the Forbidden City require a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and are easily sold out, so you are advised to book the tour at least 8 days before. Otherwise, international travelers will need to line up at the entrance to buy tickets.
We guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops in our tours. Sharpen your vigilance to avoid those tours with tourist traps including jade factory or tea ceremony that waste your sightseeing time.
Please get ready at the meeting point at least 5 minutes in advance of the pick-up time confirmed with you a day before. No-show is non-refundable.
Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. And make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you will be refused entry by the scenic areas.
Group Size: About 12 people. There are chances that 10% of the tour groups will exceed 12 people but we will make proper arrangements.
Departures are guaranteed with 3 persons.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance fee to the Forbidden City
Professional English speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities to the guide
Meals
Not suitable for: People over 85 years old and wheelchair
What To Expect
Beijing
At around 08:00am, meet your tour guide at the Gate of Lao She Teahouse (Qianmen Branch), which is easy to locate on map.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Follow your guide to Tiananmen Square for a leisurely morning stroll and photos of the brilliant landmark buildings. Note: To enter Tiananmen Square quickly, especially during holidays, we suggest you leave your bag in the car and only carry the passport and bottled water with you to go through the no-bag passage rather than waiting in long queues for security check. Note: A private tour will be offered if you have 9 people or more
Options
Half Day Mini Group Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, No Shops
Great Wall & Forbidden City
Duration: 10 hours
Great Wall & Forbidden City : Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, and Hutong
Air-conditioned mini van : Hotel pick up included
About 12 people, no shopping: Includes: English-speaking tour guide, entrance tickets
Excludes: Meals, Cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall
Reviews
194 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hasty tour of the forbidden city.
Philipp W,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00Due to a closure of Tiananmen Square, we went next to the Forbidden City into the adjacent park. Overall, the tour seemed very hasty. This was probably because the other part of the group was supposed to go to the Great Wall that day. Instead of the promised 4-5 hours we only had about 3 hours. The price-performance ratio therefore did not fit from our point of view, even if the guide was very friendly and nice. We had much better tours in Beijing at a better price. Therefore unfortunately no recommendation from us.
The Forbidden City
Agne Z,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Today we had an amazing experience at the Forbidden City. It’s a wonderful place, full of history and stunning architecture. We highly recommend booking a guide for your visit. Our tour guide, Helen, shared fascinating stories and historical facts about the people who once lived there. Without Helen, it would have felt like just a vast area with impressive buildings but thanks to her, the visit was truly special. We wholeheartedly recommend Helen as a guide to enrich your experience.
Nothing recommended
Mariyana Y,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
1.00Pretty bad my experience. The guide was going super fast, everyone running behind, the explanation was insufficient, the quality of the headphones very low, not heard well, the people of the “small” group were lost. And the group was too big, 19 people. We left before the tour is over.
Half day Forbidden City tour
Surangkana,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was good, if the weather is colder would be really nice. Helen was helpful and very friendly. We do enjoy and had a lot of information for this tour.
Beyond Expectations
GermanOscar L,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00I was lucky enough to do the Forbidden City and Great Wall tour with Helen, and I couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, Helen showed an incredible level of professionalism and dedication that truly made a difference. She took care of every detail: time management was flawless, her historical explanations were clear and engaging, and she made sure we fully understood and appreciated every site we visited. She helped us with the tickets, made access to all places smooth and easy, and ensured we made the most of our time. What I appreciated the most is that Helen went far beyond her duties as a guide, she even helped us with questions about getting around the city after the tour, offering great local advice and practical tips. Truly an exceptional guide. If you have the chance to do a tour with Helen, don’t hesitate. Thank you, Helen, for such an unforgettable experience!
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