4-Hour Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City
4-Hour Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City
What is a better way to have a deep tour of the Forbidden city with your private guide the whole time? Embark on this 4-hour walking tour, you will explore the most famous parts in the Forbidden City. Visit the Tienanmen Square.
Walking from the Hall of the Supreme Harmony, where the emperor handled state affairs to The Garden of Mental Cultivation-the emperor's bedroom. This in-depth tour charts the stories behind the Forbidden city's sacred sites. Tour including special skip-the-line access which help you beat the crowds and save time to explore.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Your tour will start from Qianmen (Front Gate), follow your tour guide to walk through Tiananmen Square.
30 minutesNational Museum Of China
You will see the National Museum of China from Tian'anmen Square. The Great Wall of the People, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall and The Flagpole.
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
Your tour guide will offer detailed explanation about these sites. Feel free to ask questions if you have.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
2 hoursMeridian Gate (Wu Men)
Enter the Forbidden City from the South Gate -Meridian Gate. Follow your tour guide to explore most important buildings inside the palace.
Hall of Union
Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.
20 minutesHall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Hall of Great Harmony where the emperor handle states affairs.
10 minutesHall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)
Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.
10 minutesThe Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Your tour will ends here, you can choose to explore more of the Palace on your own, or your tour guide will help you to get taxi to your next destination. (at your own cost)
20 minutesIncluded
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup only(but not including the transportation fee to Tian'anmen Square)
- Entrance fee
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Union
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Not Included
- Transportation to the Forbidden City
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
- Additional entrance fee to the museums
Good to Know
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Passport name, number is required at time of booking for all participants
- The Forbidden City in winter closes at 4:30pm (1st of Nov - 31st of March), in summer at 5:00pm (1st of April -31st of Oct), please arrange your start time accordingly
- Please Note: When making a booking, please provide the tour operator with your desired pick up time at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case
- The visit to Tiananmen Square is not guaranteed, it might be closed due to the government events.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.