Private Tour
Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights
Overview
Available languages
This private tours includes the Forbidden city with the optional sights.
If you select only the Forbidden city tour then the tour contains 4 hours
If you select it with others you it has optional sights that will continue to go.
your professional English speaking tour guide will meet you at the designated hotel in downtown area or set meeting point and walk to visit the biggest city center square in the world - Tiananmen Square then walk to the largest Imperial Palace to understand the emperors in the Ming & Qing Dynasty. You also can learn more Chinese history from your guide.
Highlights:
- Visit the biggest square in the world: Tiananmen square;
- Efficient way to visit the Forbidden City beating the crowd;
- See the valuable exhibits and visit less-know halls of the palace;
-Optional other important highlights in Beijing such as Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Please note: Forbidden City is closed every Monday, except the Chinese public holidays
Chinese citizens need to book the tour one week in advance
Tian'anmen square might be closed due to the political activities without announcement and if this is the case we will replace with Jinshan Park but there is no refund due to it is free anyway
Not recommended clients have walking problems for entering the Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Reserve entry to the Tian'anmen Square
Private guide service fee (4 hours)
Entrance ticket to the Forbidden City
Urber between Forbidden city to other sights (If Forbidden city W other sights option selection)
Transportation to the Forbidden City (If the Option for T Square W Forbidden city 4 hour Tour)
Meals (lunch & dinner)
Gratuity (for good service)
Transportation (hotel drop off)
Hotel Pick-up within 4th ring road (transportation to the Tian'anmen Square probably costs $50)
Options
Forbidden City W Summer Palace
Duration: 6 hours: Day tour to the Forbidden city with Summer Palace with the entry tickets are included. Excluded meals.
Urber or subway : Take the urber or subway to go from the downtown hotel to the sights and pick up from the downtown area are included
Pickup included
Forbidden City W Temple Heaven
Temple of Heaven : If you choose this option you will continue to visit the Temple of Heaven after the Forbidden city with our tour guide.
Private Tour : Private Tour
Duration: 6 hours: 6 hours tour including the visit to the Tian'anmen square Forbidden city and Temple of Heaven
Walking with Urber or Subway : Downtown hotel to the Tian'anmen Square (Urber or Subway)
Tian'anmen Square to Forbidden city (Walking)
Forbidden city W Heaven Temple: The Tour includes the visit the T-Square Forbidden city and Temple of Heaven with public Transportation (Urber & Subway)
Pickup included
Forbidden city W Great Wall
Optional sight to the Wall: Mutianyu wall with Forbidden city options with private transportations
Duration: 8 hours: 8 hours tour to the Forbidden city with Great Wall in all languages
Private transportation : car or mini van depending the number of the participants
Pickup included
Forbidden City Ticket ONLY
Forbidden City Ticket ONLY : This is only Forbidden City Tickets Service without any guide or tours. We will book the Ticket one week in advance.
Pickup included
4-HourT Square+Forbidden City
Duration: 4 hours: Contains 4 hours tour to the Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden city in all languages EN, ES, FR, DE, IT Guide
Walking route
urber or subway : You will go from the downtown hotel to the square with the public transportation by didi at your own cost
All Languages tour : We offer all the language : English, French, German, Spanish, Italian . with hotel pick up (Transportation Fee Not Included)
Pickup included
Forbidden city W Hutong Food
Hutongs Food Tour : After Forbidden city you can visit the hutong and try the local hutong food cuisine and understand the food culture here
Private : This is private tour with lots of walking
Duration: 6 hours: 4 hours Tian'anmen Square Forbidden with 2 hours hutong food tour
Hutongs food lunch/dinner : You can take either morning Forbidden city tour with hutong food for lunch or afternoon Forbidden city tour with Hutong dinne
Public transportation: Downtown hotel picking up with subway or didi to get around
Pickup included
Operated by Catherine Lu Tours
Reviews
305 reviews
Bad experience
tati,
Jan 18, 2025
1.0My confirmation info, which I forwarded to the company, when they did not comply with the agreement, clearly said there was a pick up at the hotel at 1:oo pm. They did not show up, instead Catherine change the terms. Was terrible, unfair, confusing to say the least. NEVER AGAIN. All the written communication was extremely confusing
Amazing and seamless...
Eric L,
Jan 5, 2025
5.0Amazing and seamless experience. Sonia met us at the pickup location and even brought us to grab a coffee since it was so cold out. It was a short walk to the ID check-in point (don't forget your passports) before entering. Sonia had a breadth of knowledge and was able to answer all of our questions. She was able to show us some secret parts as well that the larger group couldn't. 10/10 experience, thank you Sonia!
It was easy to enter to...
Lydia Y,
Jan 4, 2025
4.0It was easy to enter to the places by scanning our passport but the queue was way too long. We didn’t manage to walk the entire place or sit in any of the cafe (if there is any?). Was quite rush overall.
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Micheline S,
Dec 27, 2024
5.0Wonderful experience. Our guide May was exceptional. We learned so much from her. She picked us up from the hotel and we took the Subway there. Lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes.
Top Global Bucket List
Joaquin H,
Dec 7, 2024
5.0It’s just amazing , way bigger than I imagined Take your time and prepare to walk , never visit on a Chinese holiday. My Guide Tony was super kind and very good at the explanation, he also speak a little Spanish very good, he help to took a bunch of great pictures! 5 stars for him
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