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.
“Great chance to see alot in one day. Plenty of time at each stop, Jerry our tour guide was great, very Knowledgeable and happy to answer all our questions , made our day full of laughter”
Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked entry tickets, Ming and Qing stories, and optional Tian’anmen or Jingshan views for the right price.
“It was a great tour. A lot of running around to be the first to get in before all other tours but once inside it was good. At the end the tour ends inside the Forbidden City so you can spend as much time as you want in there.”
Beijing full-day small-group tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and lift rides.
“The guide Helen was fantastic and went far and above expectations and the tour whilst very tiring at times was wonderful”
Reserved entry for the Forbidden City plus Tiananmen Square history, guided in English or Spanish, with an optional Royal Treasures Museum visit.
“The meeting point could be closer to the entrance, because it's a lot of walking inside the palace anyway.”
Pre-book your Forbidden City entry using your passport near Tiananmen Square, with a timed, low-stress 3–4 hour route plus optional guide.
“Sophia was amazing—such a wonderful trip! Learned so much and saw the beautiful buildings. Lovely weather, too! Highly recommend! The company booked the tickets for me—could not have done it otherwise.”
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.
“A great, trustworthy service that took the stress out of having to buy our own tickets. Great communication from Andy! Highly recommended.”
Two days in Beijing with Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace.
“We had a terrific day with Lisa Liu as our guide to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall at Mu Tian Yu. She kept us informed and gave us a lot of flexibility to determine meal options. We hope to see her again on future trips!”
Private half-day walk of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with hotel pickup, pre-paid tickets, and a guide to tailor your route.
“I booked the private walking tour of the Forbidden City with Lucia as my guide. She was extremely flexible. I experienced travel delays that impacted my original tour time. She effortlessly shifted our plans to accommodate my needs and allowRead more”
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 great day with Michael Shi seeing the sights of Bejing. Disappointing that Tinamen square was closed to tourists, but still had a great day! Michael was awesome!”
Beijing essentials in one day: hotel pickup to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with lunch and guided stops.
“This experience requires a lot of walking. So clients need to be mobile to get the best experience. This was a fantastic experience. Michael was an amazing tour guide. He kept us on track and communicated frequently to ensure we undersRead more”
Skip long Forbidden City lines with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, and guided visits to top halls, screens, gardens, and the Treasures Museum.
“Good tour of Forbidden Square. Our guide Sofia was very knowledgeable and helped with tips on Beijing as well.”
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