Tours/Beijing/Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service
Viator · Private tour

Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service

5.0(7)Beijing1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(4)

Description

Choose from our four flexible packages to tailor your perfect Forbidden City experience: Forbidden City Entry Ticket Only: Pre‑reserved official ticket for self‑guided exploration at your own pace. 2‑Hour Shared Group Tour: Group tour with English‑speaking guide, entry ticket included. Fixed departures at 9:00 AM, 12:30PM & 2:00 PM, meet at Meridian Gate. 8:00AM meet at Donghuamen. Basic Private Tour: Custom‑time private tour with dedicated English‑speaking guide and entry ticket. Meet your guide at Meridian Gate. Private Tour with Round‑trip Transfer: Flexible private tour including guide, entry ticket, and hotel pickup & drop‑off. Just bring your passport, step right in, and immerse yourself in the grandeur of China’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tour Options

Option 4:Ticket+Guide+Transfer
  • Option 4:Ticket+Guide+Transfer: Choose this option to include ticket, a guided tour for 2 hours, and hotel round trip transfer by private vehicle.
Option 2: Ticket+Group Tour
  • Option 2: Ticket+Group Tour: Choose this option to including Forbidden City Entry Tickets + 2 Hour Group Tour, meet at main entrance at 9:00am or 14:00
Option1:Ticket Booking Service
  • This is the ticket booking service with Morning Ticket Entry Time: 8:30-12:00, Afternoon Ticket Entry Time: 11:00-15:30
3:Ticket+2 Hours Private Guide
  • 3:Ticket+2 Hours Private Guide: Including Forbidden City entrance ticket+2 hour guided tour, meet guide in front of Meridian Gate(main entrance) Duration: 2 hours

Itinerary

Admission included

We take care of your Forbidden City ticket reservations&offer 4 tailored packages for 1: Forbidden City Entry Ticket Only 2: Entry Ticket+2‑Hour Shared Group Tour: 9:00 AM&2:00 PM 3: Entry Ticket+2‑Hour Private Guided Tour (custom time) 4: Entry Ticket+2‑Hour Private Guided Tour+Private Round‑Trip Downtown Hotel Transfer Note: 1: Please provide the full name+passport number of each traveler: The passport used for booking must be presented on your visit day—entry is only allowed via passport scanning. 2: Entry Sessions Morning: 8:30AM–12:00PM Afternoon: 11:30AM–3:30PM On Your Visit Day Option 1: Simply scan your passport at Meridian Gate to enter&explore independently. Option 2: Meet your group at Meridian Gate at either 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM Option 3: Meet your guide at Meridian Gate at your chosen time for a personalized 2‑hour tour. Option 4: Your driver will pick you up at your central Beijing hotel, take you to the Forbidden City for the guided tour, and drop you back after the tour.

Highlights

English speaking tour guide if the related option been selected(Option 2-4)
Private Transfer if you choose option 4
Regular Ticket(Main Entrance fee to the Forbidden City)

What's included

Included
English speaking tour guide if the related option been selected(Option 2-4)
Private Transfer if you choose option 4
Regular Ticket(Main Entrance fee to the Forbidden City)
Not included
Gratuities
Extra museums inside the Forbidden City
Transportation fee if you choose option 1 -3
Meals

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No Luggage, No drone and no camera tripod allowed to bring into Forbidden City

Reviews(7)

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strattonadrian1
June 28, 2026
Great trip and guide

What a fantastic experience, the guide Anson was was brilliant. Fantastic knowledge and very entertaining. It was a very hots day and he found us shade when needed and stopped when we needed a rest. Thank you and the Palace was a very special place

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Peter D
June 22, 2026
Well guided tour

Leo, was an excellent guide. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. He really helped understand and appreciate what we were seeing.

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Laurent_U
June 14, 2026
Experience the Forbidden City.

Fabulous tour with Anson! He was clear and knowledgeable. I also recommend visiting the sumptuous treasures!

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mark
May 14, 2026
Forbidden city

A really enjoyable and informative tour. Would recommend to others. The guide spoke guide English and was happy to answer any questions our group had.

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bounlayk
October 29, 2025
Good vibe

Mina is good to be a tour guide, she was very clear explaining regarding the forbidden city and she was very nice and kind.

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T3574FLpetrak
March 8, 2024
Immediate response.

Sherry is very proactive. Sending use detailed info a week in advance. She is also very responsive when we seek her advice on public transport as some of the roads were block that day.

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FUILONG_L
February 20, 2024
Forbidden City Entrance Ticket

This is a most easy and convenient way to visit the Palace Museum to purchase tickets directly from the Viator,Tour guide (Qing) is very kind and helpful provide useful informatiom for entering the Forbidden City.

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