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Home/Destinations/Beijing/Forbidden City

Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Tours

Step into the heart of imperial China: the Forbidden City, the vast palace complex of the Ming and Qing emperors, and the immense Tiananmen Square at its gate. Tours guide you through the halls, courtyards and treasures of the world’s largest palace — a journey through 500 years of history.

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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
5.0(4,224)·9–11 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing
All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall
4.9(2,271)·10–11 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs
Beijing
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs
4.9(2,194)·2–3 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4.8(1,567)·2–4 hours
from$9/ person
via Viator
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
Beijing
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
4.9(1,355)·4h 30min
from$16/ person
via Viator
Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights
Beijing
Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights
5.0(930)·2 days
from$179/ person
via Viator
Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
Beijing
Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
4.6(799)·9 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
Beijing
Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
4.3(773)·9 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options
Beijing
Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options
4.9(712)·4–6 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Tour with Private/Group Options
Beijing
Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Tour with Private/Group Options
4.9(531)·3–4 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights
Beijing
Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights
4.9(487)·4–6 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace
Beijing
Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace
5.0(324)·8 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Beijing
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
4.9(321)·8 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Beijing Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Group Tour with Tickets
−18%
Beijing
Beijing Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Group Tour with Tickets
4.9(306)·3–6 hours
from$24$30/ person
via Viator
Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall
Beijing
Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall
4.9(202)·9–10 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City
Beijing
Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City
4.9(201)·6–7 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square
Beijing
Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square
5.0(171)·9–10 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Forbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket
Beijing
Forbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket
4.7(166)·2–4 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Beijing Historical Tour I - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven
Beijing
Beijing Historical Tour I - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven
3.9(123)·7 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours
Beijing
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours
4.9(111)·1–4 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Beijing
Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
5.0(92)·8–9 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket
Beijing
Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket
4.7(65)·3–4 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
4-Hour Beijing Private Deep Tour Tiananmen Square Forbidden City
Beijing
4-Hour Beijing Private Deep Tour Tiananmen Square Forbidden City
4.9(59)·4 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Reserve Forbidden City Tickets with Tiananmen square Entry permit
Beijing
Reserve Forbidden City Tickets with Tiananmen square Entry permit
4.2(54)·4–8 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets Tiananmen Optional
Beijing
Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets Tiananmen Optional
5.0(53)·4 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Half Day Walking Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Beijing
Half Day Walking Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
4.9(51)·3–4 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Tiananmen Square - Registration Ticket
Beijing
Tiananmen Square - Registration Ticket
3.9(42)·1–2 hours
from$4/ person
via Viator
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven In-depth Tour with Lunch
Beijing
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven In-depth Tour with Lunch
5.0(36)·8 hours
from$174/ person
via Viator
Beijing Forbidden City Small Group Tour with Tickets
Beijing
Beijing Forbidden City Small Group Tour with Tickets
4.9(34)·3–4 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Private City Tour By Public Transportation: Temple Of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Beijing
Private City Tour By Public Transportation: Temple Of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
4.9(17)·5–6 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private Half-day Tour Tiananmen Square ,Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
Beijing
Private Half-day Tour Tiananmen Square ,Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
5.0(16)·4–6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
4 hours Beijing Layover Tour to Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
Beijing
4 hours Beijing Layover Tour to Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
4.7(14)·4–5 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Guided Tour in Beijing
Beijing
Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Guided Tour in Beijing
5.0(11)·3–4 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Beijing Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Tickets and Tours
Beijing
Beijing Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Tickets and Tours
5.0(10)·3–4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Half Day Beijing Group Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Beijing
Half Day Beijing Group Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
4.9(9)·4–5 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket
Beijing
Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket
4.5(8)·3 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation
Beijing
Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation
5.0(8)·6 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Beijing Bike Forbidden City Tiananmen Square Group Tour 2 Hours
Beijing
Beijing Bike Forbidden City Tiananmen Square Group Tour 2 Hours
5.0(7)·2–3 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Ticket Booking Service
Beijing
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Ticket Booking Service
2.5(4)·2–8 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Private Tour Tiananmen Square Forbidden City with Tickets
Beijing
Private Tour Tiananmen Square Forbidden City with Tickets
5.0(2)·3–4 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven
Beijing
Private Tour of Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven
5.0(2)·10 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
4-Hour Private Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Clock Museum
Beijing
4-Hour Private Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Clock Museum
5.0(2)·4 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Beijing Layover Tour to Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Hutong
Beijing
Beijing Layover Tour to Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Hutong
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Tian'amen Square & Forbidden City Tickets or Guided Group Tour
Beijing
Tian'amen Square & Forbidden City Tickets or Guided Group Tour
1.0(1)·2–3 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket
Beijing
Beijing: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket
2–4 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Tiananmen Square&Forbidden City Ticket+Private/Group Tour Option
Beijing
Tiananmen Square&Forbidden City Ticket+Private/Group Tour Option
1–3 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Park: Tickets / Tours
Beijing
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Park: Tickets / Tours
1–4 hours
from$4/ person
via Viator
Beijing Forbidden City, Mutianyu Cable Car & Slide with Tiananmen
Beijing
Beijing Forbidden City, Mutianyu Cable Car & Slide with Tiananmen
1–2 days
from$3/ person
via Viator

Forbidden City in Beijing — FAQ

What is the Forbidden City?
The Forbidden City is the enormous imperial palace at the centre of Beijing, home to 24 Ming and Qing emperors for nearly 500 years; a UNESCO World Heritage Site with around 980 buildings and priceless treasures.
What is Tiananmen Square?
Tiananmen Square, beside the Forbidden City, is one of the world’s largest public squares, flanked by major monuments and the Gate of Heavenly Peace — a focal point of Chinese history.
Is a Forbidden City tour worth it?
Yes — a guided tour brings the vast palace and Tiananmen Square to life with history and context, and pre-booked tickets save queuing at one of Beijing’s busiest sights.

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