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.
“Moko is a great tour guide. He’s very organized, knowledgeable, patient and helpful. It was an extreme cold day but he kept his energy up and we had a good time. It’s not easy to lead the group tour in the busy areas like tiananmen sq ans forbidden city but Moko was excellent.”
Beijing full-day small-group tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and lift rides.
“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”
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.
“Such a good tour with Bobo! So interesting to learn about the complex and vast history of the Forbidden City, including various little details that people typically don’t realise! Thank you Bobo for being so warm and friendly, yet so knowledgeable about the Forbidden City.”
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.
“Our guide Snow was amazing. For context, I speak Chinese and know Chinese history decently. My partner doesn't speak much Chinese and his knowledge is more patchy. We both feel that Snow had a good grasp of the history of TianRead more”
Forbidden City or Tiananmen entry using just your passport. Choose guided or self-guided time, with optional Great Wall add-ons.
“great service, communication was good. saved me the hassle of reserving the ticket myself.”
Two days in Beijing with Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace.
“Very organized and a great way to see Beijing! My husband and I went in November for his birthday. A bit chilly but fun!”
Private half-day walk of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with hotel pickup, pre-paid tickets, and a guide to tailor your route.
“The guided tour was very interesting and our guide Jack explained a lot about history and architecture of the forbidden city! Highly recommend!”
Full-day Beijing highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven with pickup, English guide, tickets, and lunch for $99.
“We had a fantastic full-day tour with Mary! She communicated clearly and promptly from the start, which made planning easy. During the tour, we visited all the major sites in Beijing, and Mary was incredibly accommodating to our group’s needs. She made sure we used our time efficiently and got the most out of our…”
Beijing essentials in one day: hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with lunch and guided stops.
“This was a fantastic tour. We covered so much ground but nothing ever felt rushed. The tour of the Great Wall, especially, is a once in a lifetime experience. Our tour guide Murphy was incredible.”
Skip long Forbidden City lines with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, and guided visits to top halls, screens, gardens, and the Treasures Museum.
“Thank you to Sofia for a fantastic tour. She was informative and answered all of our questions, as well as taking great photos for us! So many great bits of knowledge and interesting facts which made the day really special.”
Every landmark, every transfer, and every way to fit it between flights.
