Forbidden City Ticket and Private Tour | 2 hours to 3 hours

89 Reviews | Beijing
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English Speaking Guide
2 Adults x $202.71
$405.42
Approx Total
$405.42

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Private knowledgeable guide
  • Forbidden city Admission Ticket
  • Hotel drop off
  • Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )
  • Transport fee

Overview

Secure your spot to journey through the historic corridors of the Forbidden City by booking your tour at least 7 days in advance during peak seasons. Tickets sell out fast, so don't miss out! Even during quieter times, ensure availability by booking 2 days ahead. Provide accurate passport details for ticket reservation. If book not 7 days before , you must buy tickets when you arrive and wait in line .

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Pickup details

The tour does not include transportation. However, if you require a guide to pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road, they can meet you in the hotel lobby. Please note that you will be responsible for covering the taxi fare. ... Read more ▼

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Meeting points

The hotel is the best point for meeting your guide . Meet here can avoid the Tiananmen square long line . The hotel name and address in Chinese ( 北京木棉花酒店, 地址:东城区,东华门大街16号), So, you can show the Chinese to taxi driver .

End point

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End at exit of Forbidden City

Itinerary

  • Beijing

    HOTEL KAPOK which is the best point for meeting your guide . Meet here can avoid the Tiananmen square long line . The hotel name and address in Chinese ( 北京木棉花酒店, 地址:东城区,东华门大街16号), So, you can show the Chinese to taxi driver .

    20 minutes

  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Thereafter, you’ll continue into the Forbidden City shrouded with mysteries. During the walking tour, you may feel confused about the special designs and totems of the palace, especially the cultural meaning behind them. 
 Why there are 9 sculptures of mythical animals on the roof ridge of Hall of Supreme Harmony but not 8 or 10; why there are 9999.5 but not 10000 rooms in the palace; Why the eyes and ears of the stone lions in front of the Palace of Tranquility and Longevity blocked… 

With the historical knowledge from your guide, you will gradually uncover these cultural secrets and explore a more different Forbidden City you’ve ever heard about.



    2 hours 30 minutes

  • Meridian Gate (Wu Men) (Pass By)

    Inside of Forbidden City

  • Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) (Pass By)

    Inside of Forbidden City

  • Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) (Pass By)

    Inside of Forbidden City

  • The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum (Pass By)

    Inside of Forbidden City

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All travelers Passport name, number and birthday is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your SKIP THE LINE Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Please provide the tour operator with your special requests at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case
  • Please note : The private tour not include hotel drop off ,but your guide can help you get taxi or personal Uber (own expense)
  • For last minute booking , if no guide available , we can full refund or change the tour to another day
  • If you choose to have Spanish language tour guide service, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
  • The tour include Forbidden city tickets , but need book the tour at least 2 days in advance

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews

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89 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 87 reviews with 5 stars

Fantastic tour guide

Published on Dec, 2024

We did the tour with Leo's private tour and Jenny was our tour guide. She was very engaging and knowledgeable and explained the history very well in perfect English. We really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend our tour guide Jenny.

Sue, was both...

Published on Nov, 2024

Sue, was both knowledgeable and friendly, taking great care to share her love for history and all the back stories that relate to the forbidden city. She kept us captivated and the narrative going througout the experience which brought much insight and meaning to what were seeing as any good teacher would do. Would highly recommend Leo's private tour with Sue as your guide for a great experience in Beijing!

We had a great time at...

Published on Oct, 2024

We had a great time at the Forbidden City with our guide Jenny from Leo’s Guide & Driver Service. Jenny speaks excellent English and was very knowledgeable about history. We enjoyed the tour very much. Thank you Jenny!

Amazing tour of Forbidden City

Published on Jun, 2024

This was an amazing experience! My tour guide Jenny did a great job at showing me around and teaching me about this history of Forbidden City!

Friendly and porfessional

Published on Jul, 2023

Lisa, our guide is very friendly and professional in her knowledge. She is patient in bringing us around the tour on the forbidden city.

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