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Half-Day Forbidden City Private Tour
Product code 7493P93
From
From USD 119
Dates
Available from Feb 22, 2026
Start times
8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 8:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-11, Adult ages 12-85
Options
Half-Day Forbidden City Private Tour
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 119
Half-Day Forbidden City Private Tour





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Spend 4 hours exploring two of the must-see attractions in Beijing on this private walking tour. Accompanied by an informative guide, you will have a leisure walk at the Tiananmen Square and get insight into the palace life in the Forbidden City. Your guide will pick up you from your hotel by taxi or public transport and deliver insider tips as you enjoy the walking tour.
Overview
Spend 4 hours exploring two of the must-see attractions in Beijing on this private walking tour. Accompanied by an informative guide, you will have a leisure walk at the Tiananmen Square and get insight into the palace life in the Forbidden City. Your guide will pick up you from your hotel by taxi or public transport and deliver insider tips as you enjoy the walking tour.
What's Included
Included
Private English speaking tour guide
Public transport fee
Entrance fees to tourist sites
Not included
Meals
Private driver
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
At the appointed time in the morning around 08:30, your private guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and then accompany you to take a taxi or subway to visit the Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a leisurely walk around this city square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.
Stop 2
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao's portrait on it; you come to this morning's highlight - the 600-year-old Forbidden City - the largest and the most intact imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing Courts (1368 - 1911 AD). During the following 3 hours, your professional guide will lead to visit at least 14 most famous scenic spots of the Forbidden City, which include the towers, palaces, Gallery of Painting and Calligraphy, Clock and Watch Gallery, and Imperial Garden, etc. When finishing the sightseeing, your guide will escort you back to your hotel by taxi or subway.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out. Kindly advise you to book the tour at least 8 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
Other
For bookings made before May 14, this is a join-in group tour. Hotel pickup excluded.
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
9 reviews
Collected by Tripadvisor
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