Highlights
- Experience the Palace's core scenery on a 2-hour tour
- Choose a small-group or private tour, with optional car service
- Choose from departure slots available throughout the day
- Learn from an approachable English guide with 15 years of experience
- Enjoy included entrance tickets without booking them separately
Description
As a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Join our 2-hour guided tour to explore magnificent imperial halls and ancient inner palaces, and discover fascinating royal stories.
All packages include official entrance tickets and seasoned English guides with over 15 years of experience. Skip ticket lines and enjoy professional, vivid explanations during your visit.
Tour Packages
Package 1: Small Group Tour
• Meeting point: Meridian Gate
• Group size: Max 20 people
• Departure time: 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:00
Package 2: Private Tour (No Car Service)
• Meeting point: Meridian Gate
• Departure time: 8:40, 9:40, 10:40, 13:00, 14:30
• One-on-one English guide. Tour pace and routes can be fully tailored to your preference. The guide will focus on attractions and history that interest you most
Package 3: Private Tour + Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
• All services of the private tour are included
• Complimentary round-trip transfer for hotels within Beijing 4th Ring Road
• Professional English guide accompanies you throughout the tour to share in-depth historical stories
• Flexible departure time based on your schedule
• After the tour, the driver will send you back to your hotel or other destinations in downtown Beijing
Includes
Professional guide
Entrance fee to the Forbidden City
Entry/Admission - The Palace Museum
Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Entry/Admission - Palace of Heavenly Purity
Transfer service by private car if you choose option 3
Excludes
Gratuities
Transportation fee
Additional entrance fee to visit extra museums inside the Forbidden City
Meals
Important Information
- Valid Passport Required
- A valid physical passport is mandatory for entry. Your ticket is reserved under your registered passport number and is only valid on the visiting day. No passport, no entry
Meeting Point and Arrival Tips
- Our meeting point is at the Meridian Gate (Wumen). You may come via Tiananmen Square (separate reservation required). The most convenient route is to arrive at Donghua Gate, then walk along the city moat for about 15 minutes to reach the meeting point. Please arrive on time and avoid being late
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
