Historian Led Tour of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Product code 5656549P9
From
From USD 40.5
Dates
May 18, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Start times
8:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 9:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 3-17, Adult ages 18-99
Options
English-language guided tour, Spanish-language guided tour
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 40.5
Historian Led Tour of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Small group tours of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, led by English/Spanish guides. Meeting Time: 7:30 AM / 9:00 AM / 11:00 AM Meeting Location: MUJI (Beijing Fang) Itinerary Details: Meet at MUJI (Beijing Fang), where your guide will lead you to Tiananmen Square. Visit iconic landmarks. Enter the Palace Museum through the Meridian Gate. Find your guide: Your English/Spanish guide will contact you by phone/WhatsApp/email before 8 p.m. the night before, informing you of your meeting time, flag colors (e.g., yellow and blue), and your contact number. Chinese citizens (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) need to book services 7 days in advance. Once online tickets are sold out, participation in this tour will be impossible. Furthermore, according to the Palace Museum's regulations, mainland Chinese citizens can only book tickets using their ID card number and Chinese name.
Overview
Small group tours of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, led by English/Spanish guides. Meeting Time: 7:30 AM / 9:00 AM / 11:00 AM Meeting Location: MUJI (Beijing Fang) Itinerary Details: Meet at MUJI (Beijing Fang), where your guide will lead you to Tiananmen Square. Visit iconic landmarks. Enter the Palace Museum through the Meridian Gate. Find your guide: Your English/Spanish guide will contact you by phone/WhatsApp/email before 8 p.m. the night before, informing you of your meeting time, flag colors (e.g., yellow and blue), and your contact number. Chinese citizens (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) need to book services 7 days in advance. Once online tickets are sold out, participation in this tour will be impossible. Furthermore, according to the Palace Museum's regulations, mainland Chinese citizens can only book tickets using their ID card number and Chinese name.
What's Included
Included
Disinfected wireless headphones ensure clear sound quality.
4-hour English/Spanish guided tour provided by certified experts
Maximum group size is 20 people (adults and children)
Tickets to Tiananmen Square and the Palace Museum are included.
Not included
Hotel Accommodation and Transportation
Dining at the attractions (we recommend nearby local restaurants)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Subway: Take Line 2 to Qianmen Station, Exit C. Walk approximately 5 minutes to the MUJI Beijing Fang meeting point. Taxi: Get off near the main entrance of Beijing Fang, then walk 3 minutes. Your guide will contact you the day before via WhatsApp or email to inform you of the exact meeting point.
End point
Free time to tour the Palace Museum until 5 p.m.
Itinerary
Stop 1
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Your historian guide will lead you through the heart of Beijing, explaining the profound historical significance of Tiananmen Square, its role in China’s modern history, and key landmarks like the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People. You’ll walk through the square while learning about its past and present, and view the iconic Tiananmen Gate, the symbolic entrance to the Forbidden City.
Stop 2
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
Your guide will take you through the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of China’s Ming and Qing dynasties. You’ll explore the grand palaces, courtyards, and hidden corners of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, while your historian guide shares stories of imperial life, the emperors who once lived here, the architecture, and the hidden histories behind the palace’s design. You’ll see iconic structures like the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Imperial Garden, and rare artifacts preserved within the museum.
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
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
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.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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