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Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

4.9(2,224)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2224 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Discover Beijing Tours
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

About this activity

Embark on an unforgettable imperial tour with flexible daily departure times. You can choose to add Tian'anmen Square sightseeing or explore only the Forbidden City upon booking.

This 2-3 hour excursion includes all entry tickets, letting you skip ticket procedures and focus purely on sightseeing. Led by seasoned guides with over 15 years of experience, immerse yourself in captivating royal tales and magnificent ancient architectures, and delve deep into the timeless heritage of the Forbidden City.

Feel free to wander and explore the palace at your own pace after the guided tour ends.

What's included

  • ✓If you choose 2 Hour Forbidden City Tour, you will only visit Forbidden City
  • ✓Group tour includes a professional guide
  • ✓Fobiddden city entrance fee
  • ✓If you choose the Tian'anmen Square option entry ticket is included

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • ✕Gratuites
  • ✕Meals

Meeting and pickup

  • Looking for the panda bear flag 7:30AM/9:30AM/11:30AM Tour : Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Tour Reach by taxi: Laoshe Teahouse, 请带我去前门老舍茶馆. Reach by subway: line 2 at Qianmen Station, exit C, then walking 300 meters along the Qianmen West Street.
  • 8;30/10:30/12:30/14:00/15:00 Tour Facing Meridian Gate-On your right side, by east entrance of the square 1: Taxi: Donghuamen(东华门-景山前街4号)15‑min walk along moat 2: Subway:Line 8 Jinyu Hutong→25+mins walk 3: From Tian’anmen Square- reserve entry to Square by yourself-long security line-NOT recommend

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Your passport name and number are required at time of booking (for all participants)
  • Please don't forget to bring your passport, you may be refused entry without it.
  • 0-3 Years old infant is free, children have to purchase tickets as well
  • Tian'anmen Square might close without advance notice due to government activity, if this happens you will skip the Square
  • Tour departs punctually. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Once the tour left, you are unable to join the tour, and this tour is not refundable.
  • Chinese citizens, including customers from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to reserve the tickets for the Palace Museum 7 days in advance. Once the tickets for the Palace Museum are sold out, it will be impossible to participate in this itinerary. In addition, according to the regulations of the Palace Museum, Chinese citizens can only choose to reserve tickets with their ID cards. Therefore, when making a reservation, it is necessary to submit the Chinese name and ID card number, and on the day of the tour, the submitted ID document must be presented to join the tour group.
  • In case of peak travel seasons and when all the tickets reserved online for the scenic area are sold out, tourists are required to go to the ticket office of the scenic area by themselves under the guidance of the tour guide to handle the purchase of paper tickets on-site. Please be informed.
  • Since this is a small - group itinerary, your punctual arrival at the meeting point is essential for a seamless travel experience. Tiananmen Square and the Palace Museum have strict regulations and procedures. If you are late, it may unfortunately prevent you from joining the tour and entering the Palace Museum. Due to the unique nature of the itinerary arrangements, in the event that lateness causes you to miss the tour, we regret that we will not be able to process a refund. We highly recommend that you communicate with your hotel in advance to accurately confirm the travel time from the hotel to the meeting point and make sufficient preparations. This way, you can embark on your journey with ease and enjoy every moment of it.
  • In Peak season, the security checks at Tiananmen Square are particularly stringent. If the waiting time exceeds one hour, we recommend considering a bus ride that passes by the square. Given the sweltering heat, waiting in line for an extended period increases the risk of heat - related illnesses. Additionally, spending too much time at the square could detract from your experience at the iconic Forbidden City, which is a highlight of our tour. We will only proceed with this alternative if the majority of the group is in agreement. Please keep this in mind as we plan our visit.
  • From November 1 to March 31, the Forbidden City operates on its winter schedule. The latest check-in / ticket validation time is 15:20, and entry is closed at 15:40. Our on-site staff will only wait until 15:20 and then leave. If you book the 15:00 slot, please do not be late.
  • This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.
  • This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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