China · FORBIDDEN CITY TOURS
Entry is capped, timed and sold against your passport, so the decision is made before you land. These 15 cover the plain ticket, the guided walks that make sense of nine thousand rooms, and the combinations that add Tiananmen Square next door.
Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City with an English-speaking guide, palace tickets, Tiananmen Square options, and add-ons for Coal Hill Park.
“Mila was superb! Her knowledge was really good and communication clear! Would recommend.”
Compare group and private Beijing tours covering Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with multilingual guides and flexible add-on sights.
“We had a tour on a really cold -9° Celsius day, so despite that, everything went great. Our tour guide spoke English really well, interesting stories. The tour time was punctual, and He payed attention to everyone to not loose each other. He was really nice, I even asked him if we can go inside one of the houses, and he rerouted us to see a house from the inside. He is really nice to the tourists, and with him you get a nice trip. (His name was Tony) The place itself was amazing, 4 hours was enough to look around the place. If it's your first time in China,…”
Review of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall tour, with private transport, lunch, tickets, and practical tips.
“Lucy was our tour guide. She went above and beyond to make sure our family saw everything wev wanted to see and have the best experience. I high recommend Lucy and this tour!!”
Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City with a small group guide, prebooked entry, imperial halls, gardens, and optional Tiananmen Square or Jingshan Park.
“This was a great tour but be aware there are long waiting lines to get into the sqare (upwards of 2 hrs) so stay hydrated and bring snacks!”
See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall in one long Beijing day with transport, lunch, tickets, and a small group.
“This was the perfect trip to tick off some of the key sights in Beijing. With limited time in the city I wanted to make sure I found the right tour, and this didn't disappoint! Our guide Helen was fantastic and made the the trip smooth and enjoyable!”
Tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with reserved entry, English or Spanish guides, and optional Royal Treasures Museum access.
“The meeting point could be closer to the entrance, because it's a lot of walking inside the palace anyway.”
Book direct entry to Beijing’s Forbidden City using your passport, with optional guides and Treasure Gallery access for a smoother visit.
“Very enjoyable experience. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and brought the experience to life. Highly recommend”
Explore Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven with an English-speaking guide, timed entry, and practical Beijing advice.
“Huang was fantastic. Great stories and very knowledgeable. He looked after us very well!”
Review of Beijing’s Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square tour, with practical advice on guides, walking, entry, timing, value, and what to expect.
“Today’s tour was truly exceptional. My boyfriend and I visited Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and our guide, Vanessa, made the entire experience unforgettable. No matter how many stars I give her, it still wouldn’t be enough to reflect how amazing she was. Her knowledge of history was outstanding. Even though it’s quite a demanding tour with lots of walking and plenty of information, she made it so enjoyable and engaging that we were all hanging on her every word from beginning to end. I’m really happy we chose this tour and had the chance to meet the wonderful Vanessa, who shared so much with us. I would recommend…”
Enter Beijing’s Forbidden City with a passport-based ticket, flexible morning or afternoon access, optional guides, and helpful local support.
“Awesome! Yuly were great, very kind and gives a lot information!”
See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, hutongs, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace in two busy days.
“On day 1 we had Lucy, she was great, very informative, helpful and flexible. On day 2 we had Kevin who was very informative but totally inflexible: apparently getting 5 minutes to visit a gift shop was impossible etc. His attitude was just Read more”
Review of a private Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with flexible options, hotel pickup, tickets, and expert guides.
“Linda was incredible! She truly loves her role as a guide. She shared her knowledge of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and with great passion. we are truly grateful to have her as our guide. She is warm and articulate, and took time to take pictures of us as well. She met us at our hotel, with her driver, in an extremely clean and modern vehicle, which also provided bottles of water for us. Choosing Linda to be your guide is the smart way to go.”
See Beijing’s Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace in one guided day, with lunch, transport and tickets included.
“My guide Jenny was awesome. She gave a lot of info & was very passionate about her job. She was very helpful throughout.”
See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall in one guided Beijing day with lunch, transport, and hotel pickup.
“It was a very interesting, compact tour and Mr. Lee was the perfect tour guide for that. I recommend every one who wants to see the essentials in a short time to book this tour.”
Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City in a small group with hotel pickup, express entry, an expert guide, and access to the Treasures Museum.
“This was a great value tour of the Forbidden City. Jeffrey was our guide and he was very attentive to the needs of the group. When some members of the group had to depart early, he escorted them out and then returned to the rest of us. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and answered our questions. Very glad I chose this tour.”
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