Forbidden City Historian Tour (Entry Incl.)

Donghuamen Subdistrict, Beijing



1. Explore Forbidden City with tickets included! 2. Small group (max 30) or private tour. 3. 2.5-hour expert guide (Spa/Eng). Earpieces incl. Uncover secrets and wonders.

Highlights

  • 15-Yr Palace Guides 'Decode 600yr imperial mysteries with certified experts.'
  • Free Audio Gear 'Hear clearly in crowds – no extra fees!'
  • 30Guest VIP Access 'Explore Qianlong Garden & ask freely.'

Description

Forbidden City Small-Group Guided Tour (English/Spanish-speaking guides available) 【Meeting Time】: 8:00 AM /9:00AM/11:00AM/ 13:30 PM 【Meeting Point】: Donghuamen (East Prosperity Gate) of the Forbidden City Itinerary Details: Enter the Forbidden City via the Meridian Gate (Wumen) and tour the magnificent halls along the central axis. 【Contacting the Guide】: Your guide (English/Spanish-speaking) will contact you via phone, WhatsApp, or email by 22:00 PM on the day before the tour to provide the exact meeting time, the color of the guide's flag (e.g., yellow or blue), and their contact number. Chinese citizens (including residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) must book tickets before they sell out; once tickets are sold out, participation will be impossible, and a full refund will be provided. Furthermore, according to the Palace Museum's regulations, mainland Chinese citizens must use their resident identity card number and Chinese name when booking tickets.

Includes

2.5-hour guided tour led by certified experts (available in English and Spanish) Forbidden City admission included (pre-booked, no extra purchase) Sanitized wireless earpiece for crystal-clear audio Group size capped at 30 guests (adults & children)

Excludes

Treasure Gallery & Clock Museum tickets (pay onsite if interested) Hotel accommodation and transportation Meals at attractions (we recommend nearby local eateries)

Important Information

  • Meeting Point: Outside Donghuamen (East Prosperity Gate),Palace Museum, Beijing Find Your Guide: Your English-speaking guide/ Spanish-speaking guide will contact you by 22:00 PM the day before via phone/WhatsApp/email with exact meeting time, flag color (e.g., yellow/blue), and guide’s contact number Important: Arrive 30 minutes early – latecomers cannot be accommodated due to timed entry. Keep your phone accessible. Note: Donghuamen has no ticketing; your guide will escort you to the main entrance (Wumen) Emergency: If unreachable 10 minutes before start time, call your guide’s provided number and wait near the guard Chinese citizens (including residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) must book tickets before they sell out; once tickets are sold out, participation will be impossible, and a full refund will be provided. Furthermore,according to the Palace Museum's regulations, mainland Chinese citizens must use their resident identity card number and Chinese name when booking tickets

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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