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Beijing Forbidden City Half-day Tour(Tickets Included)
Product code 5632887P2
From
From USD 30
Dates
Available from Jan 26, 2026
Start times
12:30 PM, 8:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-11, Youth ages 12-17, Adult ages 18-60, Senior ages 61-90
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Beijing Forbidden City Half-day Tour(Tickets Included)
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 30
Beijing Forbidden City Half-day Tour(Tickets Included)





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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
1、 The Palace museum and The Treasure Gallery Entry Tickets 2、[In-depth Explanation] In-depth explanation for the forbidden city. 3、[Tiananmen Square ] If you need to make a reservation, please contact us. We will make the reservation according to your schedule. 4、[Small Group Preference] Each group has a maximum of 18 participants 5、We specialize in crafting unforgettable cultural experiences for global travelers. Your mission is to bridge history and modern exploration through authentic storytelling and hassle-free itineraries. With 10 years of experience guiding visitors from around the world, We offer immersive tours that bring China's architecture, history, culture, and hidden stories to life. 6、Before the end of the tour, your guide will give you the information to anywhere you want or give you a suggestion for a great place to visit,such as JingShan Park located behind the Forbidden city or good local restaurants, such as Peking duck, Beijing hot pot and dumplings.
Overview
1、 The Palace museum and The Treasure Gallery Entry Tickets 2、[In-depth Explanation] In-depth explanation for the forbidden city. 3、[Tiananmen Square ] If you need to make a reservation, please contact us. We will make the reservation according to your schedule. 4、[Small Group Preference] Each group has a maximum of 18 participants 5、We specialize in crafting unforgettable cultural experiences for global travelers. Your mission is to bridge history and modern exploration through authentic storytelling and hassle-free itineraries. With 10 years of experience guiding visitors from around the world, We offer immersive tours that bring China's architecture, history, culture, and hidden stories to life. 6、Before the end of the tour, your guide will give you the information to anywhere you want or give you a suggestion for a great place to visit,such as JingShan Park located behind the Forbidden city or good local restaurants, such as Peking duck, Beijing hot pot and dumplings.
What's Included
Included
English tour guide
The tour package includes admission tickets to the Forbidden City. However, if you book the tour less than 7 days in advance during peak season, you may need to wait in line to get tickets
Not included
tip
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meeting Point:DongHuaMen The meeting point is beside the moat on the north side of the Donghua Gate. The tour guide will be waiting there with the identifier I will send to you one day in advance.
End point
The north Gate of the Forbidden City
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
We will take tourists to visit the Forbidden City first, where our professional English-speaking tour guides will explain every detail of it, including its history, culture, architecture and interesting stories. The commentary service at the Forbidden City is the most important part of our travel agency's services, thanks to our team of highly professional guides.
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
Group queues there frustrated many visitors. We now organize only the Palace Museum tour and reserve Tiananmen Square tickets for you to explore independently. Upon confirmation of your booking, our tour guide will direct you to Tiananmen Square for a flexible self-guided exploration right after you complete your Forbidden City visit. If you need to make a reservation for Tiananmen, please place your order first and then contact us. We will make the reservation for Tiananmen according to your schedule.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
2 reviews
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