Highlights
- Feel the history of Beijing as you explore the Forbidden City
- Visit Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world
- Learn about the history of the Forbidden City from your guide
- Book 8 days in advance to get skip-the-line tickets for the Forbidden City
- Upgrade to a Forbidden City Ice Cellar lunch
Description
Begin your tour by meeting your guide at your hotel or at the meeting point. Then, head to Tiananmen Square, the largest public square of its kind in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies.
Learn how in 1949, from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
Next, move on to the Imperial Palace, also known as the 'Forbidden City,' the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palace group with 500 years of history.
Skip the line with a pre-booked ticket and explore the palace, which was built between 1406 and 1420. Discover how it was burnt down, rebuilt, sacked, and renovated countless times, so most of the architecture you can see today dates from the 1700s and onwards.
Optional Forbidden City Ice Cellar Lunch Upgrade.
Includes
Professional guide
Hotel pickup (only available for private tour option)
Entrance ticket
Entry/Admission - The Palace Museum
Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Excludes
Gratuities
Hotel drop off
Souvenirs
Important Information
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Please note that Chinese nationals including visitors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must book tickets 7 days in advance for the Forbidden City. We cannot accept any bookings made within 7 days of the visit date
- During peak season, bookings made within 7 days of the tour date require on‑site queuing for ticket purchase
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
