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Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets-Tiananmen Optional
Product code 5566522P1
From
From USD 33
Dates
Mar 17, 2025 to Jun 13, 2026
Start times
12:30 PM, 8:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-1, Child ages 2-5, Youth ages 6-16, Adult ages 17-64, Senior ages 65-75
Options
Forbidden City Without Square, with Square Ticket Reservation, Spanish- speaking guide
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Russian, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 33
Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets-Tiananmen Optional





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Russian, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Taking a tour of the Forbidden City with our English-speaking tour guide will be the most rewarding travel activity during your stay in Beijing. Our experienced tour guide will spend 3 to 4 hours exploring. we will also explain China's history and culture to you, including the construction history and historical background of the Forbidden City, as well as the stories of the emperors who lived there. If your booked itinerary includes the Tiananmen Square option, we will provide you with the reservation service for entry to Tiananmen Square. Before the end of the tour, Our 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 the way to the Tiananmen square. The tour package includes admission tickets. (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 with your passport on the day of the tour.)
Overview
Taking a tour of the Forbidden City with our English-speaking tour guide will be the most rewarding travel activity during your stay in Beijing. Our experienced tour guide will spend 3 to 4 hours exploring. we will also explain China's history and culture to you, including the construction history and historical background of the Forbidden City, as well as the stories of the emperors who lived there. If your booked itinerary includes the Tiananmen Square option, we will provide you with the reservation service for entry to Tiananmen Square. Before the end of the tour, Our 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 the way to the Tiananmen square. The tour package includes admission tickets. (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 with your passport on the day of the tour.)
What's Included
Included
tour guide
entrance ticket
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Donghuamen Gate(Reach by subway: Line 8 to Jinyu Hutong Station, Exit C, then walking out of the Exit ,walk to the right side 10 mins to Donghuamen gate.) -we will send you message about the Travel Notice via WeChat\WhatsApp\email after the reservation is made.
End point
End the tour at the North gate of the Forbidden City. 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 the Tiananmen square.
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hours 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
We will explain clearly China's history and culture to you, including the construction and historical background of the Forbidden City, as well as the stories of the 24 emperors who lived there during the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are stories about the life of Puyi, the last emperor of China. The story of Reginald Fleming Johnston, a Scot who lived in the Forbidden City, and the story of how the Forbidden City was opened to the public and transformed into the Palace Museum after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. As the Palace Museum celebrates its centenary from its establishment in 1925 to 2025, we hope to have the opportunity to show you the charm of the Palace Museum in Beijing.
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
Before the end of the tour, your guide will give you the information to visit JingShan Park by yourself which is located behind the Forbidden city. From there, you can climb to the top of the hill to see the panoramic views of the entire Forbidden City and the old urban area of Beijing.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
If your booked itinerary includes the Tiananmen Square option, we will provide you with the reservation service for entry to Tiananmen Square. You may choose to visit Tiananmen Square either before or after the scheduled itinerary, and we will reserve the entry ticket based on your preferred time. Our staff will contact you in advance to confirm your specific planned entry time to Tiananmen Square, and complete the reservation accordingly to ensure a smooth and convenient trip for you.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
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
49 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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