Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours - 3 hours
Ideal for history, culture, architecture, and museum enthusiasts, this tour embodies the popular saying: 70% of visiting the Forbidden City is learning its stories, 30% is seeing the palaces. Over this walking experience, you’ll pause at key spots for engaging story time—gaining deep insights into its rich culture—while exploring major buildings and courtyards. With small group size, you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide. Entrance fees are included.
What's included
- If you choose 2 Hour Forbidden City Tour, you will only visit Forbidden City
- If you choose the Coal Hill Park option then entry ticket is included
- Group tour includes a professional guide
- Fobiddden city entrance fee
- If you choose the Tian'anmen Square option entry ticket is included
What's Not Included
What's not included
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Gratuites
- If you choose option: Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City, you will not visit Coal Hill Park
- If you choose Forbidden City and Coal Hill Park option, you will not visit Tian'anmen Square
- Meals
Tour available in your selected language
English
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Departure point
Meridian Gate, Jing Shan Qian Jie 4, Bei Jing Shi, 100006
1: From Tian’anmen Square: You need to reserve entry to Tian’anmen Square by yourself. Security check queues may take 1–3 hours(NOT recommend)
2: Taxi: Donghuamen (东华门-景山前街4号)15‑min walk along moat to Meridian Gate.
3: Subway: Line 8 Jinyu Hutong → 20+ mins walk to main entrance
Departure point
Donghuamen, 景山前街 4号, Bei Jing Shi, 100006
8:00am+12:30 Tour : Forbidden City Tour without Tian'anmen Square
Reach by taxi Donghuamen, 请带我去故宫东华门. Reach by subway: line 8 at Jingyu Hutong Station, exit C, then walking 700 meters along the Donghuamen Street.
Departure point
Lao She's Teahouse, 正阳市场3号楼, Qian Men Xi Da Jie, Bei Jing Shi, 100031
7:30AM/9:30AM/11:30AM Tour : Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Tour
Reach by taxi: Laoshe Teahouse, 请带我去前门老舍茶馆. Reach by subway: line 2 at Qianmen Station, exit C, then walking 300 meters along the Qianmen West Street.
Departure point
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, Qian Men Dong Da Jie 20, Bei Jing Shi, 100051
10:00am Tour: Meeting Point : Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Tour start at 10:00am meeting point
Reach by taxi: 请带我去北京城市规划馆前门东大街20号- 北京规划展览馆
Reach by subway: Qianmen Station, exit E2, after exit, turn left pass by Beijing Railway Station Museum, then turn right walking 400 meters
End point
南门, 景山西街 44, 景山, Bei Jing Shi, 100006
Tour will end at the north gate of the Forbidden city
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