BEIJING · LANDMARK
Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 15 most popular forbidden city tours, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.
Guided Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square tours with licensed English commentary, timed access, and optional Coal Hill Park or palace museums.
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Guided Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour with reserved entry, multilingual guides, and crowd-smart planning in Beijing.
“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.”
All-inclusive Beijing private day trip covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and cable-car options.
“Jeffery hosted an incredible private tour to Tiananmen Square and The Great Wall, tailoring the tour to suit our interests and accessibility. Jeffrey showed us his extensive knowledge of the history and significance of the tour’s key points and was able to deliver an exceptional tour in English.”
Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked entry tickets, Ming and Qing stories, and optional Tian’anmen or Jingshan views for the right price.
“Miko was excellent. He knows his stuff and was very friendly. Good communication and directions for meet up.”
Beijing full-day small-group tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and lift rides.
“Tightly organized tour with an excellent guide (Helen). The only drawback is that due to traffic and distance, you can enjoy about an hour and a half of the Great Wall. However, it’s enough. We walked a total of 18,000 steps, so wear comfortable shoes.”
Reserved entry for the Forbidden City plus Tiananmen Square history, guided in English or Spanish, with an optional Royal Treasures Museum visit.
“We had a great time with our tour guide Linda! The tour was very interesting 👍”
Pre-book your Forbidden City entry using your passport near Tiananmen Square, with a timed, low-stress 3–4 hour route plus optional guide.
“Marco was a fantastic guide, he was funny, thorough, knowledgeable and super friendly. My friends and I had a wonderful visit with him!”
Guided Beijing waking tour linking Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City with guaranteed entry, real-name access, and optional Temple of Heaven.
Small-group Beijing tour linking Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with tickets, an earpiece guide, and English/Spanish support.
“Linda excellent. Friendly and lots of knowledge. Tour was at good pace. On time for meet and organised in full.”
Forbidden City or Tiananmen entry using just your passport. Choose guided or self-guided time, with optional Great Wall add-ons.
“Whenever I travel to China, I am always amazed by its glorious history and countless treasures. However, I believe the greatest treasure of all is the deep love and patriotism that the Chinese people have for their country. During this trip, what impressed me most were the many Chinese people who carried their national flag…”
Two days in Beijing with Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace.
“Gita molto bella e ben organizzata. Il pick up in hotel è perfetto, la nostra guida Helen era competente, simpatica e super disponibile. Facilità di ingresso ai siti e controlli e trasferimenti con bus comodo e pulito. Assolutamente raccomandato.”
Private half-day walk of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with hotel pickup, pre-paid tickets, and a guide to tailor your route.
“Maria was the best! We had a delicious lunch, and she made visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City not only a breeze but I also learned so much from her. The whole tour was very accommodating, taking my preferences into account and pacing how I felt comfortable. I highly recommend this tour!”
Full-day Beijing highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven with pickup, English guide, tickets, and lunch for $99.
“Great tour packed with seeing all of the most important spots in Beijing! My tour guide Lee spoke great English and kept the tour fun!”
Beijing essentials in one day: hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with lunch and guided stops.
“⸻ I really enjoyed the tour, but I had a very stressful experience with the booking. I checked multiple tours because I had a 24-hour layover and stayed at the Hilton by the airport so I could check in quickly and return to the airport easily. I noticed that most tours did not include my…”
Skip long Forbidden City lines with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, and guided visits to top halls, screens, gardens, and the Treasures Museum.
“We very much enjoyed the tour Jeffrey took us of the Forbidden City. He was very knowledgeable, kind, patient and informed us of various very interesting details we otherwise would not have known. My 14 year old daughter was very engaged and interested. Highly recommend!”
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