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Half Day Forbidden City Private Tour (No shopping)
Product code 10289P95
From
From USD 168
Dates
May 6, 2026 to Jan 27, 2027
Start times
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-6, Adult ages 7-70
Options
Basic morning Tour, Layover Forbidden City tour, Basic afternoon Tour, Of 1 Way Airport/Rail Transfer, With Train Station Transfer
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 168
Half Day Forbidden City Private Tour (No shopping)
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
This half day Beijing Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City private tour will last 4 hours. By doing this private escorted tour, our guide will company you from hotel pickup till hotel drop off. Starting time of this tour can be 08:00 or 14:00, allowing tourists could choose the starting time they like. Besides, it's a no shopping tour to ensure that your tour time is totally paid to sight seeings and culture learning.
Overview
This half day Beijing Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City private tour will last 4 hours. By doing this private escorted tour, our guide will company you from hotel pickup till hotel drop off. Starting time of this tour can be 08:00 or 14:00, allowing tourists could choose the starting time they like. Besides, it's a no shopping tour to ensure that your tour time is totally paid to sight seeings and culture learning.
What's Included
Included
English speaking tour guide service
Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
Entrance ticket
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
End point
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
At 08:00 or 14:00 our driver and English speaking guide will meet you at your hotel in Beijing city area. Then you will be escorted to visit Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
Tiananmen Square is the heart and symbol of Beijing and is the largest city square in the world. The spacious square has been used for many public celebrations, ceremonies, and demonstrations for over a hundred years. The Founding Ceremony of PRC was also held here on Oct 1st, 1949. The National Flag raising in the early morning and the National Flag lowering in the late afternoon is the most solemn daily ceremony on the square.
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
Forbidden City (closed on every Monday) is one of the largest and most completely preserved palace complex in the world. It functioned as the imperial palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912). There were 24 emperors of the two dynasties lived in the Forbidden City.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
After the visiting ends, you will be escorted back to hotel at around 12:00 or 18:00. Special note: Usually we will arrange the pickup time at 8:00 am by default. If you prefer different starting time please kindly leave a special requirement at the time of booking.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Please advise your hotel info when booking the tour: full hotel name, under which name you booked the hotel
Other
Please bring your passport on the touring day
Other
Please advise the departure time you like
Other
If your travel date is in Chinese public holidays, the tour cost may be higher. We will contact you when receive the booking
Other
You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
Other
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Other
You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
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
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