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The 15 most popular forbidden city & tiananmen tours right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.
Guided access to Beijing’s Forbidden City with live English commentary, reserved tickets, and optional Tiananmen Square and Coal Hill Park.
“Everything went perfect, from organization, to great guide and stories about site, to beautiful weather.”
Guided Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City with reserved entry, multilingual guides, and options from 3 to 8 hours.
“Our Guide-James was really kind, helpful and has great knowledge about history of Forbidden City. He showed us some interesting objects in the museum and guided us through Tiananmen square.”
Private Beijing day trip covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall, with lunch, guide, and cable car rides.
“I had a fantastic experience with this tour group! The tour guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the trip both enjoyable and informative. The driver and the driver was excellent, ensuring that we traveled safely and comfortably throughout the journey. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to see all the key highlights without feeling…”
Guided access to Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City, with optional add-ons like Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace and reserved entry.
“Jenny was an excellent tour guide! We took a tour with her our first day in Beijing and she helped orient us to the city. She did a great job balancing explaining the history with giving us time to take photos and explore on our own. Positive and fun experience! Perfect for tourists new to…”
Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked mobile tickets, Ming and Qing stories, plus optional Tian’anmen Square or Jingshan Park views.
“Informative Funny Experienced guide Good timing Nice experience Would recommend the tour to friends!”
Register for Tiananmen Square by passport on arrival, plus buy Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate. $3.99, 30 minutes.
“Perfect! Saved us last minute when we realised we needed a ticket! 😅 thanks again!”
Beijing full-day small-group tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with guide, lunch, and included logistics.
“I had an incredible time on this Beijing trip, and a huge part of that was thanks to our tour guide, Helen. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely caring. I was dealing with a sore throat during the tour, and Helen went out of her Read more”
Guaranteed Forbidden City tickets and Tiananmen Square history with English/Spanish guides, plus Royal Treasures Museum near Bank of China.
“The meeting point could be closer to the entrance, because it's a lot of walking inside the palace anyway.”
Skip the worst of Beijing lines with a passport-based Forbidden City entry ticket near Tiananmen, with optional guide and Treasure Gallery upgrade.
“Sofia was a great guide, she explained a lot and was very helpful getting tickets in the ticket gate. During autumn it gets a bit chilly, but other than that great experience. P”
8-hour Beijing tour with reserved entry to Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square, plus Temple of Heaven and Mutianyu Great Wall walks.
“Huang was an amazing tour guide! Super knowledgeable and you can tell he loves the Forbidden City and its history. 100% recommend.”
Small-group tour pairs Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with included tickets, earpiece guide, and a mobile pass for easy entry.
“Vanessa is a great guide, very informative and helpful!!! Highly recommended We could not have understood what we were looking at without her”
Guided Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square visit with guaranteed ticket help, small-group or private options, plus Royal Treasures Museum.
“An exceptional guide who made our visit to the Great Wall and the Summer Palace truly unforgettable. With her clear explanations, fascinating stories, and professionalism, we discovered these iconic sites in an authentic and enriching way. A warm and memorable experience we highly recommend!”
Skip the stress with a passport-based entry ticket to Beijing’s Forbidden City, with options for Tiananmen Square and Mutianyu Great Wall.
“Forbidden city is a must see. Although queues are long they move quite quickly. Stunning architecture and some excellent exhibits . We went to the clocks and they were stunning. A great day out.”
Register in advance for Tiananmen Square entry in Beijing with a passport-based e-ticket, direct entry help, and small service fee.
“Our guide Diana was lovely, spoke great English, had a wealth of knowledge and a perfect sense of humour for us. Highly recommend this guide !! We were happy to provide refreshments for the day and provide a tip.”
See Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutong by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace in 2 days.
“‘Rocky’ was our guide and we could not have had a more knowledgeable, polite, and supportive person. This was the best excursion of our entire China experience that we had several in different cities. The Forbidden City and Great Wall arRead more”
