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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.
“Great time with Michael. The weather is great today, and we had a good pace to visit. Good histories shared.”
Private Beijing day trip covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall, with lunch, guide, and cable car rides.
“This tour was incredible. With convinient pickup, comfortable ride, walking on the great wall, tobaggan ride down the mountain and finishing the day with some tea tasting, it was a day to remember. Our tour guide Lucy was amazing.”
Guided access to Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City, with optional add-ons like Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace and reserved entry.
“Our guide, Peter, spoke perfect English and brought the Forbidden City to life with his stories; some of them are quite humourous. You know a guide is good when he can also joke in your language. Wish we could take more tours with him. Great guide and tour!”
Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked mobile tickets, Ming and Qing stories, plus optional Tian’anmen Square or Jingshan Park views.
“Had a great time with our guide Jimmy. we were lucky that there were only 5 of us. Jimmy makes us feel comfortable in the cold weather and he’s passionate about give us the best experience. learned a lot about tiannamen & the forbidden city. highly recommended”
Register for Tiananmen Square by passport on arrival, plus buy Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate. $3.99, 30 minutes.
“Efficient, great communication, all went as expected.”
Beijing full-day small-group tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with guide, lunch, and included logistics.
“Had a day to be a tourist while on a January business trip to Beijing, and booked this full-day tour to see the sights. It did not disappoint! Helen was fantastic - on one of the coldest days of the year, she was cheerful and enthusiastic about thRead more”
Guaranteed Forbidden City tickets and Tiananmen Square history with English/Spanish guides, plus Royal Treasures Museum near Bank of China.
“Everything was perfect. Our guide, mrs Snow, is amazingly competent and incredibly passionate. Plus she is super sweet. Strong recommend”
Skip the worst of Beijing lines with a passport-based Forbidden City entry ticket near Tiananmen, with optional guide and Treasure Gallery upgrade.
“Summer was a great guide! She is very informative and answered all questions we had. She also made sure no one in hte group was left behind.”
8-hour Beijing tour with reserved entry to Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square, plus Temple of Heaven and Mutianyu Great Wall walks.
“It was my first time visiting Beijing, China, and my tour guide, Huang, made me feel incredibly well taken care of. He was thoughtful, kind, and very knowledgeable. I scheduled the tour on a very cold (–11°C) and windy day, and the night before, Huang kindly messaged me to remind me to dress warmly. Tiananmen…”
Small-group tour pairs Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with included tickets, earpiece guide, and a mobile pass for easy entry.
“Out tour guide, Icy, depth of knowledge was truly impressive. She didn't just recite facts; she brought the vast complexes to life with captivating stories about emperors, concubines, and the daily life within the palace walls. Hearing about the rituals in the Hall of Supreme Harmony or the complex architectural meaning of the colors and…”
Guided Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square visit with guaranteed ticket help, small-group or private options, plus Royal Treasures Museum.
“Linda was our tour guide today and was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed this trip today. Thank you so much!”
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.
“Experience was good. The entry ticket is only for Tiananmen Square, entry to Forbidden City is a separate ticket. After booking the tickets I was contacted via WhatsApp’s with the information I needed to enter. The process was simple.”
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”
