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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets | 3 hours to 4 hours

894 Reviews | Beijing
From $37.80 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.
Adult (4-90) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
2
Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Morning Forbidden City Only
2 Adults x $37.80
$75.60
Approx Total
$75.60
This option including entry ticket to the Forbidden city & Coal Hill park. Tour start at 8:00am without Tian'anmen square
Meeting point: Donghuamen: You can reach here by taxi 请带我去故宫东华门, by subway line 8 at Jingyu Hutong Station, exit C, then walking 700 meters
Starting point:
Donghuamen, China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 景山前街4号 邮政编码: 100006
Afternoon Forbidden City Only
2 Adults x $37.80
$75.60
Approx Total
$75.60
This option including entry ticket to Forbidden City and Coal Hill park, tour without Tian'anmen Square, tour start at 13:00
Meeting Point: Donghuamen : You can reach here by taxi 请带我去故宫东华门. You also can reach here by subway line 8 at Jingyu Hutong Station, exit C, walking 700m
Starting point:
Donghuamen, China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 景山前街4号 邮政编码: 100006
Tiananmen Square+Forbiddencity
2 Adults x $41.68
$83.36
Approx Total
$83.36
This option including Entry Tickets to Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City. Please arrive before 9:50am
Beijing Planning Exhibition: You can reach here by taxi: 请带我去北京城市规划馆前门东大街20号, subway line 2 at Qianmen Station, exit E2, then walking 400 meters.
Starting point:
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, 20 Qian Men Dong Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100051

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • If you choose the Coal Hill Park option then entry ticket is included
  • Professional guide
  • Fobiddden city entrance fee
  • If you choose the Tian'anmen Square option entry ticket is included
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Gratuites
  • If you choose option: Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City, you will not visit Coal Hill Park
  • If you choose Forbidden City and Coal Hill Park option, you will not visit Tian'anmen Square

Overview

This tour is perfect for people who love history, culture,architecture and museums. People always say:when visit Forbidden city, 70% is to learn the stories and 30% is to see the palace. During this 4 hours walking tour, you will stop at different locations to have the "Story time" and gain the insight view to the fascinating culture. You will visit major buildings and courtyards. Group size is limited to 10 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide. Entrance fees is included. Meeting point is in front of Beijing Urban Planning Exhibition Center.

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Tour will end at the north gate of the Forbidden city

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Your passport name and number are required at time of booking (for all participants)
  • Please don't forget to bring your passport, you may be refused entry without it.
  • 0-3 Years old infant is free, children have to purchase tickets as well
  • Tian'anmen Square might close without advance notice due to government activity, if this happens you will skip the Square
  • Tour departs punctually. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Once the tour left, you are unable to join the tour, and this tour is not refundable.
  • This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.
  • This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.

Free Cancellation

October 25100% refund
October 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

894 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    832
  • 4 stars
    40
  • 3 stars
    7
  • 2 stars
    3
  • 1 star
    12

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Food for thought

Published on Mar, 2025

Mike is a marvellous local who spoke very fluent english, a rare find in China after so many trips to China. He was able to explain complex and contentious history in simple terms and even contrast with european empire. Whilst he avoided the touchy issues, he left facts for you to think through. Never go this place without a good guide.

Great experience

Published on Mar, 2025

We had a great tour with Mike in the Forbiden City very knowledgeable and took extra time and attention to explain to us history and details about the Forbiden City remarkable facts. Would definitely recommend to friends.

Great tour with Vivian

Published on Mar, 2025

Vivian was an amazing guide—super knowledgeable, funny, and made everything so interesting. She also takes the best photos! She knows all the good spots and even helps you get the perfect jumping shot. The tour itself was really well-paced, and having the tickets included made everything so easy. If you want a fun, stress-free way to see Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City (and get some awesome pictures along the way), I’d definitely recommend this tour with Vivian!

Edward, the best quide in Beijing

Published on Mar, 2025

We had an Amazing trip with Edward . He showed us everything at the forbidden city. The all trip was amazing , Edward as a quide was really good the whole day

Had a great time visiting...

Published on Mar, 2025

Had a great time visiting the Forbidden City thanks to our super guide Lily, thank you very much. I recommend

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