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Private Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with Choice of Duration
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Private Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with Choice of Duration

4 hours
Beijing
€25.33/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to: Forbidden City
  • Chinese / English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pick up is on foot for hotels within the 3rd ring road of Beijing, outside the range will have extra cost.

Not included: Transport; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities; Insurance; Transportation fee during the tour at your own cost

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Overview

Embark on a private tour to the Forbidden City — the world’s largest imperial palace and a profound symbol of China’s imperial history. Securing tickets here is notoriously tough in peak seasons, but our six tailored packages include pre-arranged entry and insightful commentary. Choose from a 4-hour private Forbidden City tour, a 6-hour in-depth exploration, or three full-day combo itineraries: the Forbidden City paired with Tian’anmen Square plus Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square plus Summer Palace, or a comprehensive route covering Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. All full-day options include round-trip transport and lunch, letting you enjoy imperial grandeur without the hassle of sold-out tickets!

Highlights

Secure your Forbidden City tickets in advance with our 6 tailored packages, eliminating the stress of sold-out passes during peak seasons and letting you choose the perfect itinerary that matches your travel pace and preferences.
Enjoy the company of a dedicated private guide throughout your journey, who will share fascinating historical anecdotes, imperial stories that bring the Forbidden City’s grandeur to life.
Benefit from flexible itinerary options designed for every traveler—from a 4-hour focused tour of core highlights to full-day combos with Temple of Heaven, or Summer Palace or both
Dive into an authentic imperial culture experience, our tours prioritize quality over quantity, allowing you to savor the details of ancient palaces, rituals, and heritage at your own rhythm.

What's included

Admission to: Forbidden City
Chinese / English-speaking guide
Hotel pick up is on foot for hotels within the 3rd ring road of Beijing, outside the range will have extra cost.

What's not included

Transport
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance
Transportation fee during the tour at your own cost
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities
Additional entrance fee to the museums inside the Forbidden City
Hotel pick up on foot for hotels within the 3rd ring road of Beijing, outside the range will have extra cost.
The tour duration is 4 hours, commencing from the scheduled meetup time. Should you wish to extend the tour, an additional fee of ¥100 per hour will be payable to the guide for any time exceeding the initial 4-hour period.

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a travel date
Hotel pick up and drop off is for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing, outside the range will have extra cost.
Departure: Get picked up at your selected location. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Guide picks you up at your hotel lobby. Take subway/taxi to Tiananmen (self-paid) to start the tour. Extra fee if hotel is beyond 3rd Ring Road. Option to meet guide at the designated point instead. The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance [Attraction/experience] 4 hour(s), Guided tour, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, 4-hour tour (starts at meeting point): Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City. Visit key buildings of the Forbidden City; guide shares scenic spot history. [Return] Shuttle included Day {num}
Free for children aged 0-3
Please note that Tiananmen Square functions both as a tourist attraction and a political activity center, and may be closed on an irregular basis. If the square is not open to the public or reservations cannot be secured, we will skip this site and replace it with another attraction in the city. As Tiananmen Square is free of charge, no refund will be applicable under such circumstances. Please kindly note this. Security checks at Tiananmen Square are particularly strict during peak seasons, with waiting times sometimes exceeding two hours. If your waiting time for the security check exceeds one hour, we will recommend taking a vehicle to tour the square, and your guide will explain the square’s history to you while by the square. Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) need to book this tour 7 days in advance. By regulation, please submit Chinese name & ID number when reserving and present the ID on the tour day to join the group Not allowed to enter Tian'anmen Square: Pets/Weapons or sharp objects/Oversize luggage/Luggage or large bags/Drones/Pets/Selfie sticks/Tripods/Walking frames/Sprays or Aerosols/Firework/Making fire/Hanfu dress What to bring Passport (with 6 months validity)
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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