Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour
Shichahai, Beijing
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Forbidden City and Beijing Historic Sites Private Guided Tours
Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, and other key historic sites with a private English-speaking guide, ideal for individual travelers or groups.
Tour Highlights
- Two-hour guided tour of the Forbidden City’s central axis and historical highlights
- In-depth information about the emperors who lived in the Forbidden City
- Visit Tian’anmen Square with reservation included
- Option to explore the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Hutongs, or Mutianyu Great Wall with lunch
- Private guided transport and additional activities available depending on the chosen option
Tour Options
Option 1: Private Forbidden City Tour
- Private English-speaking guide
- Admission tickets to the Forbidden City
- Hotel pick-up service (transportation cost to hotel at your own expense)
Option 2: Private Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City Tour
- Private English-speaking guide
- Admission tickets to the Forbidden City
- Hotel pick-up service (transportation cost at your own expense)
- Reservation for Tian’anmen Square (no refund if closed for political reasons without notice)
Option 3: Private Forbidden City Plus One Historic Site
- Private English-speaking guide
- Admission tickets to Forbidden City plus choice of one: Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven
- Hotel pick-up service (transportation cost at your own expense)
- Reservation for Tian’anmen Square (no refund if closed for political reasons without notice)
- DiDi taxi rides included for transportation
Extended Tour Options with Lunch and Transport
After visiting the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square, choose from additional afternoon activities:
- Lunch and Mutianyu Great Wall visit with chairlift or slide down included
- Lunch and Temple of Heaven tour
- Lunch, Hutong rickshaw rides, and local family visit
- Lunch and Summer Palace tour
Includes private guide, driver, car, admission tickets, hotel pick-up and drop-off, lunch, and Tian’anmen Square reservation.
What’s Included
- Private English-speaking guide with hotel pick-up service
- Guaranteed admission tickets to the Forbidden City
- Tian’anmen Square reservation upon request
- Private car and driver with hotel pick-up and drop-off (for selected options)
- Lunch provided on extended tours
- Chairlift or slide tickets at Mutianyu Great Wall (if selected)
- Rickshaw ride in Hutongs (if selected)
Exclusions
- Tips
- Food and drinks, except where lunch is included
- Transportation costs from hotels to meeting points (unless included in options)
- Boat rides in the Summer Palace
Important Information
- After booking, provide full names, passport numbers, nationalities, age, and gender for all participants
- Tour details and communication will be sent via WhatsApp, Messenger, or WeChat before the tour
- Tian’anmen Square reservations are free; no refund if closed unexpectedly for political reasons
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance due to government ticketing regulations and bring valid identification for ticket registration. Morning tours are recommended to avoid crowds and enjoy cooler weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes the Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, and options to visit the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Hutongs, or Mutianyu Great Wall.
A private English-speaking guide familiar with Beijing’s history leads the tour.
The guided tour of the Forbidden City lasts approximately two hours.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to Tian’anmen Square with reservation included.
Yes, private guided transport is included for the tour.
Yes, there is an option to explore the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with lunch included.
Tickets and reservations for the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square are included in the booking.
Check the website for current opening hours and seasonal recommendations.
Yes, the private guided tour is ideal for both individual travelers and groups.
Yes, some options include lunch when visiting locations like the Summer Palace or Mutianyu Great Wall.
