Forbidden City Guided Tour

Embark on a captivating guided tour of the Forbidden City, an iconic symbol of Beijing.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you'll select between the following two options:

Forbidden City Guided Tour

We'll meet at the JinYu Hutong Station for the guided tour of the Forbidden City of Beijing. Your expert guide will lead you through immense courtyards, pagodas, and pavilions, revealing the history of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The tour includes a visit to the Royal Treasury Museum.

Important: This tour operates at 8:30 am and lasts between 3.5 and 4 hours.

Forbidden City Guided Tour + Tiananmen Square

This option includes a visit to Tiananmen Square before the Forbidden City tour. We will meet at the Muji Hotel Beijing and explore major landmarks, including the Tian'anmen Gate, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong before proceeding to the Forbidden City.

Important: This tour operates at 11:30 am and lasts between 4 and 4.5 hours.

Important Info

Minimum of 10 people per group is needed to run this tour. Alternative dates will be offered if this number is not reached.Advance booking is recommended due to limited tickets to the Forbidden City.Bookings made more than one week in advance will have tickets purchased online by the supplier. Bookings less than one week in advance require queuing with the guide for ticket purchase without skip-the-line access.Participants need to fill a short form on the day of the activity to enter the Forbidden City, assisted by the guide.Correct passport details must be provided during booking, as errors will result in denied entry.