Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven In-depth Tour with Lunch
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a 8-hour time in-depth tour to see the top Beijing city attractions of Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven accompany with your professional tour guide sharing the rich history stories. Door to door private transfer service, entrance tickets and a famous Peking duck lunch are induced.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Tiananmen Square
On tour day morning 8:30am, your friendly private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Beijing city. Then, head up to Tiananmen Square, see the largest city center square from the world where you can admire the Tiananmen Gate , Chairman Mao's picture, National Flag, National Museum, Great Hall of the People , Monument to the People's Heroes, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall and so on.
The Palace Museum
Next, explore the UNESCO-listed sights Forbidden City, see the 600 years Old Royal Palace, visit 24 emperors lived rooms accompanied by your professional guide. Learn about the life of the ancient emperors and the secret stories of the concubines, explore the unknown area such as where is the lost half room from the 9999.5 rooms from the Forbidden City. In particular, you will have chance visit the Treasure Hall, which is not often visited by normal tours.
Options
English speaking guide
Pickup included
Spanish/ French speaking guide
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mineral water
Professional English / Spanish / French / German speaking guide
Air-conditioned car
Admission tickets
Famous Peking duck lunch
Gratuities ( Recommeded )
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day
Mauricio A,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very good the guide calls Herbie, and be very funny and cool in all the day, he took me a lot of nice pictures, he explained to me very good all the details in every important place, I learned a lot
VIP Treatment, Five-Star Hospitality & History Brought to Life by Cathy
sampG2722FE,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cathy made our experience absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we met her, it was clear we weren’t just getting a guide—we were getting true VIP treatment. Every detail felt thoughtfully handled, from seamless logistics to those small touches that make you feel like a priority rather than just another booking. Her hospitality was on another level. Cathy has that rare ability to anticipate what you need before you even ask, and she made us feel genuinely welcomed the entire time. It felt less like a tour and more like being shown around by someone who truly cares about your experience. What really set her apart, though, was her depth of knowledge. Cathy’s understanding of Chinese history is incredibly impressive—she didn’t just recite facts, she brought stories to life. You could tell she’s passionate, and it made every stop far more meaningful and engaging. On top of that, her English was excellent—clear, natural, and easy to follow—which made everything smooth and enjoyable without any communication barriers. If you’re considering a guide, stop looking. Cathy is the one you want. She elevates the entire experience from good to exceptional.
Phenomenal experience!...
Olivia P,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Phenomenal experience! Cathy was so friendly and very knowledgeable in ancient Chinese history! Definitely would book with her again! She took amazing photos for us the entire time and made sure we had a once in a lifetime experience.
A Memorable Experience
Cruiser20522436005,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Xia Wei, who took the time to explain everything to us. Xia is an endless source of knowledge. Lunch was of very good quality, and the agency looked after every detail. We can only recommend them wholeheartedly.
Fowrbidden Palace tour with Linda
David C,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited Tian’anmen square, Forbidden Palace and Temple of Heaven with Linda Shi as our guide. Linda was great as the places were huge with lots of tourists, but Linda expertly showed us the highlights and we learnt a lot of Chinese history as well! Thoroughly recommend all of it!
Great tour guide
Mickdave,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Linda Shi at the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Linda arrived early and checked our needs before heading off. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and thoughtful and provided great detail about these important sites. She always made sure we had everything and arranged very comfortable transportation and a superb lunch. We would highly recommend.
Excellent tour
Lara R,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the tour, our guide Clara was very friendly and friendly. She has explained everything very well, and helped us with the photos (she is a great photographer). He has also given us very good recommendations for after the tour. The place he has taken us to eat was great, rich and hearty food. If we go back to Beijing we will repeat with her.
Such a Fun Day with a Fantastic Guide. Easy to book
victorromero55,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had such an incredible time during our tour of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. We booked the tour with Cathy, which was very easy to do via WhatsApp. Then our tour guide Crystal was absolutely phenomenal! She was so kind and friendly, she was incredibly knowledgeable, and she made the already amazing sites so much more enjoyable for having her company. There are a million companies and tour guides in Beijing, but this experience was so great because of the women we had the pleasure of working with for it.
Memorable tour of forbidden city & temple of heaven
Tony Y,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beijing Meitu Tour was very accommodating, re-arranging an alternative tour date after bad weather cancelled our original planned date. Amazing tour with majestic sights. Linda was a great host sharing her deep knowledge. Lunch was delicious too esp. the peking duck, a bonus!
Memorable tour of centuries history in a day
tonyyI9650CZ,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with majestic sights. Linda was a great host sharing her deep knowledge. Lunch was delicious too, a bonus!
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