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Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Walking Tour with Entry Ticket in Beijing
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Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Walking Tour with Entry Ticket in Beijing

by Travel China Guide

4 hours
Luoyang
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4 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $179.10
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Overview

This half-day walking tour in Beijing lasts about 4 to 5 hours and focuses on Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The tour starts at around 8:00 am when participants meet the guide at the designated meeting point. The group begins with a one-hour walk around Tiananmen Square, where they see the major monuments and buildings. To speed up security checks, especially during busy times, it is recommended to bring only a passport and bottled water and leave bags behind. Next, the tour enters the Forbidden City through the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Visitors explore the 600-year-old palace complex, home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911. The guide leads the group along the central axis, showing the key palaces and chambers among the 9,999 rooms. The guide provides detailed explanations and photography tips. This tour does not include the Treasure Gallery, Gallery of Timepieces, or any temporary exhibitions. The Forbidden City visit is divided into stops: the Outer Court halls where state ceremonies were held, the Inner Court palaces used as the emperor’s living and working spaces, and the entertainment area for the emperor and his harem. The tour concludes at the Forbidden City exit gate, where participants may either stay inside independently with their ticket or leave with the guide, who can suggest nearby lunch options and transport back. The tour is conducted in a small group format without shopping stops.

Highlights

Small group walking tour lasting 4 to 5 hours
Visit Tiananmen Square with major landmarks
Guided walk through Forbidden City’s key palaces
Includes entry ticket and headset for guide commentary
No shopping stops during the tour

What's included

Unlimited supply of bottled drinking water
Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Beijing's third ring road (if option chosen)
Admission ticket to the Forbidden City
Applicable only for the "Small Group to Tiananmen Sq. & Forbidden City with Tickets" tour option
Air-conditioned vehicle with driver (if option chosen)
Headset provided for listening to the guide's commentary
Entry fees to Mutianyu Great Wall included (if option chosen)

What's not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off unless option selected
Tips for the guide
Meals during the tour
Not suitable for people over 85 years old or wheelchair users

Itinerary

1

Meeting Point

At about 8:00 am, participants meet the tour guide at the arranged meeting location to begin the tour.

5 min

2

Tiananmen Square Walk

Walk around Tiananmen Square for about one hour, viewing the major landmark buildings. To pass security quickly, especially on holidays, guests are advised to carry only their passport and bottled water through the no-bag security passage and leave bags in the vehicle.

60 min

3

Drive-by

This stop is a drive-by with no additional details provided.

4

Drive-by

This stop is a drive-by with no additional details provided.

5

Drive-by

This stop is a drive-by with no additional details provided.

6

Drive-by

This stop is a drive-by with no additional details provided.

7

Forbidden City Tour

Enter through the Gate of Heavenly Peace to the 600-year-old Forbidden City, the largest and most intact imperial palace complex and home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911 AD. With a guide, visit the main palaces on the central axis and chambers on the two wings among its 9,999 rooms, with detailed historical explanations and expert photography guidance. Note: The Treasure Gallery, Gallery of Timepieces, and temporary exhibitions are not included.

150 min

8

Visit

This stop is listed only as a visit with no further details.

20 min

9

Outer Court Halls

Visit the three primary halls of the Outer Court where ancient emperors conducted state ceremonies, spending about 20 minutes here.

20 min

10

Inner Court Palaces

Spend about 20 minutes visiting the three main palaces of the Inner Court, which served as the emperor’s living quarters and office.

20 min

11

Emperor’s Entertainment Venue

Visit the area used for the emperor’s entertainment and housing the imperial harem for about 20 minutes.

20 min

12

Forbidden City Exit

The tour ends at the Forbidden City exit gate. Visitors may stay inside longer on their own using their ticket or leave with the guide, who can give lunch and transportation advice.

Meeting point

Notice: The meeting point might be changed. The exact information will be sent to you one day before the trip starts.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Infant seats are available
Suitable for all fitness levels
Accurate passport details must be provided for real-name ticket booking and the same ID used when entering the sites; otherwise entry will be refused.
Total
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