Half day · Private tour
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Guided Walk
故宫 · 天安门
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in one relaxed morning, with your own guide.
- DurationAbout 4.5 h, hotel to hotel
- GroupPrivate · 1–10 travelers
- PickupHotel pickup 08:00
- GuideEnglish-speaking
- WalkingEasy, about 5 km
- ShoppingNo shopping stops
Overview
See Tiananmen Square and walk through the Forbidden City with a guide who brings its 600 years of history to life. A good first morning in Beijing.
Highlights
- Tiananmen Square and Tiananmen Gate
- The great halls and the inner palace
- Optional view from Jingshan Park
Good for
- First-time visitors
- History lovers
Think twice if
- Your date is a MondayThe Forbidden City is closed on most Mondays
Itinerary
-
08:00
Hotel pickup 酒店接
- About 30 min by car
-
08:30
Tiananmen Square 天安门广场
Security check, then a walk across the square.
~45 min -
09:15
Forbidden City 故宫
Enter at Meridian Gate with your timed ticket.
Entrance ticket included -
09:30
Halls, courtyards and gardens 太和殿 · 御花园
The central halls, the inner palace and the Imperial Garden.
~2.5 h -
12:00
Jingshan Park (optional) 景山公园
Climb the hill for a view over the palace roofs.
Small ticket, own cost - About 30 min back
-
12:45
Back at your hotel 送回酒店
If plans change on the day
- Monday or holiday closure: we suggest another day or the Temple of Heaven.
- Tickets sold out: we tell you before you pay anything.
Prices by group size
Price per person for a private tour. Bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group | Per person | Group total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler | USD 139 | USD 139 |
| 2 travelers | USD 79 | USD 158 |
| 3 travelers | USD 69 | USD 207 |
| 4 travelers | USD 59 | USD 236 |
| 5 travelers | USD 55 | USD 275 |
| 6 travelers | USD 52 | USD 312 |
| 7 travelers | USD 49 | USD 343 |
| 8 travelers | USD 49 | USD 392 |
| 9 travelers | USD 45 | USD 405 |
| 10 travelers | USD 45 | USD 450 |
| 11 or more | Ask us for a quote | |
What's included
Included
- Private car and driverHotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Forbidden City entrance ticket
- Bottled water
Not included
- Treasure and Clock galleriesExtra tickets
- Jingshan Park ticket
- Lunch
- TipsOptional, never expected
Shopping: This tour has no shopping stops. We don't take you to jade, silk or tea shops.
Pickup & car
| Free pickup | Hotels inside the 4th Ring Road |
| Other areas | Small extra fee, ask us |
| Airport pickup | On request (PEK / PKX) |
| 1–3 travelers | Sedan |
| 4–6 travelers | 7-seat MPV |
| 7–10 travelers | Minibus |
| Child seats | On request |
Good to know
- Bring your passport. Tickets are booked with it.
- The Forbidden City is closed on most Mondays.
- Tickets sell out in peak season, so book early.
Booking & cancellation
- If we can't confirm your date, you pay nothing.
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup (Beijing time).
- Free date change, subject to availability.
FAQ
Can we change the pickup time?
Yes. Tell us what suits you when you send your inquiry.
How do I pay?
After we confirm, we send a secure payment link. You can also pay in cash on the day.
What if the weather is bad?
We check the forecast and contact you the day before with a plan.