Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City | 6 hours to 7 hours

103 Reviews | Beijing
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Tour by subway no lunch
2 Adults x $199.00
$398.00
Approx Total
$398.00
Tour by subway no lunch : Choose this option to visit the sites by subway, no lunch included. Downtown hotel pick up, entry tickets&subway fee included
Pickup included
Tour with Lunch and Transfer
2 Adults x $318.00
$636.00
Approx Total
$636.00
With your own English speaking guide and private car, the tour focus on history and culture with lunch included.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by private vehicle(For private tour with lunch)
  • If you choose the option: private tour with lunch
  • Subway/bus fee during the tour (If you choose the option without lunch and use subway)
  • Entrance Fee
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Overview

Explore the architecture, culture and heritage of Beijing on this private day tour. Follow your personal guide through the massive Forbidden City, UNESCO World Heritage .Watch the morning exercise and fun life in the Temple of heaven Park about locals. Discover the largest city central square, Tiananmen square. Eat at the restaurant where the locals go. Accompanied by your own private guide and private car, you'll relish personalized attention on your day tour of Beijing. 

Itinerary

  • Temple of Heaven

    Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Beijing city center, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Your exploration begins with a visit to the stunning Temple of Heaven visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven. Stroll around the garden with your tour guide, watching local people doing morning exercises and you are welcome to join!

    2 hours

  • Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

    Follow your tour guide to stroll around the courtyards in the Temple of Heaven park, learn the histories and stories about the temple with your tour guide. You will visit major buildings inside the park, including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall or Imperial Zenith, Nine Dragon Cypress, Circular Mount Alter and more.

    30 minutes

  • Echo Wall

    Test how the echo works at the echo wall compound, act like the emperor in the Ming Dynasty to "talk with heaven" at the heavenly heart stone, and learn the deep Chinese belief about the temple.

    20 minutes

  • Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market)

    Stop at Pearl market for purchase your China souvenir if you want, your tour guide will teach you how to negotiate price.

    30 minutes

  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    After lunch in the local restaurant, then head to the Tienanmen Square, home to the National Museum of China and many other buildings. If there is anything you particularly want to see, feel free to let your guide know. The best thing about having a private guide is that the tour can be tailored to the things that interest you the most.

    30 minutes

  • Meridian Gate (Wu Men) (Pass By)

    Standing in front of the the South Gate -Meridian Gate, your tour guide will offer lots of information about the sites, because when visit Forbidden City, we believe 70% of the tour is to understand the stories behind the buildings.

  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.

    2 hours

  • Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

    Stroll around the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden city with your tour guide, and learn the histories and stories about this massive palace. You will visit these buildings inside the Forbidden City. Hall of Great Harmony where emperor handle states affairs, Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.

    20 minutes

  • Palace of Heavenly Purity

    Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.

    30 minutes

  • The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum (Pass By)

    Your tour of the Forbidden city will end at the Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden city from the north Gate. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing

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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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you choose to have Spanish language tour guide service, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please offer all passport number and name for Forbidden City tickets booking. Please bring passport during the tour
  • Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund
June 12No 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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A great tour with Andy

Published on Feb, 2025

We booked this tour through Viator. We are very happy to have our English-speaking guide, Andy. He was most helpful and obliging. Speaking English fluently, he took us through an historical journey from the days the Temple of Heaven was first constructed till the end of the Chinese Emperor rule at the Forbidden City. He was informative, knowledgeable and fun to be with, and we would strongly recommend him for those who intend to go on this tour.

An Unforgettable Beijing Experience: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Our Beijing tour of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven was fantastic! Our guide, Edward, was exceptional, bringing history to life with fascinating stories and insights. The lunch was one of the best we've had on our trip, and our driver, Mr. Chang, was very friendly. Highly recommend this tour for an unforgettable Beijing experience!

Great 6 Hour Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Excellent tour. Cassie was a great tour guide and very patient and informative. I learned a lot on this tour. Be warned, it’s a lot of walking. Thank you Cassie for a wonderful time.

Fun Walking Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Had a great time. Cassie provided great tour and was very patient. I learned a lot on this tour. Be prepared to walk as the forbidden city is big. Thank you Cassie for a wonderful time.

A Must for Art and History Enthusiasts

Published on Feb, 2025

I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Chinese history and art. The places this tour covers are very difficult to navigate and get to know due to their overwhelming size and the language barrier without a guide. Jack was able to answer all of our questions and had extensive knowledge of all the places we visited. The price was really worth it!

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