Forbidden City & Royal Treasure Museum Optional Tours | 4 hours

396 Reviews | Beijing
From $36.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.
Adult (7-90) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
2
Infant (1-6) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Forbidden City+Royal Museum
2 Adults x $50.00
$100.00
Approx Total
$100.00
This option includes: Admission tickets to the Forbidden City and Royal Treasure Museum; Small group guided tour.
Meeting Point: Subway Line 8-【JinYu Hutong Station 】Exit C. (Taxi Address: 地铁8号线金鱼胡同站C出口）
T Square+Forbidden City+Museum
2 Adults x $37.00
$74.00
Approx Total
$74.00
This option includes: Admission tickets to the Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Royal Treasure Museum. Small Group Guided Tour.
Meeting Point: Gate of Muji Hotel Beijing 无印良品酒店 (Take Subway Line 8 - "QIANMEN Staion". Coming out Exit i and Walking west for 300 meters.
Forbidden City Tour
2 Adults x $35.00
$70.00
Approx Total
$70.00
This option includes: Admission tickets to the Forbidden City; Small group guided tour.
Meeting Point: Subway Line 8-【JinYu Hutong Station 】Exit C. (Taxi Address：地铁金鱼胡同站C口）

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Headsets to hear the guide (for groups over 10 people)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entry ticket to the Royal Treasure Museum.
  • Entry ticket to the Forbidden City
  • Tips based on well done job.

Overview

Choose this tour to be able to not just see, but also understand the deep history that lies behind the architectural masterpieces of the Forbidden City, the largest royal palace in the world. Without professional guidance, your trip to the Forbidden City isn't as insightful. This product is created for those who would like to spend more time in the Forbidden City to completely understand the rich imperial culture it has to offer. We will take 4 hours to walk around and fully view the palace complex, covering the West, East, and Central Line. You will be able to board the Meridian Gate, take a closer look at the elegant turrets, visit the museums, see the distinctive Royal Garden, and the Royal Family Residence, experiencing a valuable journey through the Forbidden City.

Meeting points

Meeting Point: Subway【JinYu Hutong Station】Exit C. Note: You can take subway Line 8 and get off at JinYu Hutong Station (金鱼胡同站). Come out of the Exit C and you will find the meeting point is just on your right side.

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Our tour will finish at the North Gate of the Forbidden City.

Itinerary

  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Forbidden City Guided Tour Itinerary: 08:30: Meet your tour guide at the meeting point nearby the Forbidden City. 09:00: Forbidden City guided tour will last 3.5 hours and the sightseeing route includes the most majestic and brilliant ancient buildings. 12:30: The tour will end at the north gate before you can continue to explore the Forbidden City.

    4 hours

  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    Under the guidance of your tour guide, step into Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square in the world, spanning over 44 hectares. As you walk across this vast open space, you'll be surrounded by iconic landmarks like the Monument to the People's Heroes and the magnificent Tiananmen Gate, which has witnessed pivotal moments in China's history. This historical heart of Beijing serves as a symbol of China's strength and unity, making it a must-see for any visitor

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To ensure the success of your ticket booking to the Forbidden City, All traveler “full name, nationality and passport number” is required. You MUST provide above info to us upon booking.
  • We can’t guarantee 100% success of ticket booking during the peak tourist season, the tour may cancelled and full refund.
  • Note: Chinese citizens need to book 7 days in advance.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

396 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    366
  • 4 stars
    19
  • 3 stars
    3
  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 366 reviews with 5 stars

Highly recommend

Published on Mar, 2025

Im so glad I booked a tour with Ping! She was an expert at guiding us through the Forbidden City, including the many security checks and access points. She also provided the much needed historical context to get the most out of the trip. Highly recommend!

Amazing tour! Ping was...

Published on Mar, 2025

Amazing tour! Ping was awesome! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Very informative and very knowledgeable

Great Tour

Published on Mar, 2025

Vanessa was an exceptional guide during our visit to the Forbidden City. Her knowledge of Chinese history and the significance of each area within the palace complex was truly impressive. She brought the stories of emperors, dynasties, and ancient traditions to life with engaging anecdotes and answered all our questions with patience and expertise.

Our guide Ping was very...

Published on Mar, 2025

Our guide Ping was very nice and understanding! Very informative and well-packed tour. We passed by Tiananmen Square and most of the Forbidden Palace.

Forbidden city

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a great tour with Linda, we learned a lot from her explanations and she answered all our questions. I would totally recommend it

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