Forbidden City Private Tour with Hotel Pickup

Donghuamen Subdistrict, Beijing



Explore the Forbidden City on a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit the Clock Museum, Treasure Gallery, Furniture Museum, and more with a knowledgeable guide.

Highlights

  • Explore the Forbidden City on a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Visit the Clock Museum, Treasure Gallery, Furniture Museum, and more
  • Learn about Chinese history and culture from your knowledgeable guide
  • Enjoy a flexible tour pace with time to take photos and ask questions
  • Travel in comfort with a modern, eco-friendly vehicle and a private driver

Description

Begin your tour with a convenient pickup from your hotel in a modern, eco-friendly vehicle. Arrive at the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex. Explore the grand central axis, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony, and Hall of Preserving Harmony. Stroll through imperial living quarters, ceremonial halls, peaceful gardens, and lesser-known side courtyards. Enjoy detailed guided visits to all featured museums, where you can admire exquisite imperial clocks, rare treasures, fine classical furniture, and precious ancient ceramics from different dynasties. Learn about Chinese history, imperial culture, architecture, and art from your guide. Hear engaging storytelling, vivid historical anecdotes, and explanations of the cultural significance behind each building, artifact, and tradition.

Includes

Forbidden City entrance ticket Furniture Museum Ceramics Museum Professional English-speaking guide Private transfer Hotel pickup and drop-off

Excludes

Meals Personal expenses

Important Information

  • The tour is 100% private with no strangers joining
  • No shopping stops, forced detours, or hidden fees
  • The tour pace is flexible with ample time for walking, viewing, taking photos, and asking questions

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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