




Discover the history and culture of the Forbidden City on a guided walking tour led by an experienced local guide. Choose from eight convenient departure times: 9:00,9:30,10:00,10:30,13:00,13:30,14:00 or 14:30. With same-day booking available, you can make a last-minute reservation and join the tour according to your travel plans.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
The world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden architectural complex, a treasure house of ancient Chinese court culture and art.
The highest-ranking core building within the Forbidden City, the hall where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held major ceremonies, symbolizes the supreme power of ancient Chinese emperors.
The place where the emperor rested and received homage before going to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to hold a grand ceremony, a transitional space for rituals that embodies the traditional Chinese idea of "moderation and harmony"
The halls where the palace examinations and grand banquets were held symbolized the succession of imperial power and the pillars of the nation.
The emperor's bedroom and the place for daily governance, the first of the three palaces in the inner court, where the plaque inscribed with "Zhengda Guangming" hangs, bear witness to the core decisions and secrets of the empire.
The above‑listed associated attractions are incorrect. Please refer to the instructions below. Jiaotai Hall The ritual hall symbolizing "the harmony of heaven and earth and the peace and prosperity of the country and its people" was the place where the empress held celebrations and stored the emperor's jade seal. Kunning Palace The main palace rooms of empresses during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the bridal chambers for royal weddings, and the places for shaman sacrifices served both ritual and religious purposes
The imperial secret realm constructed with the essence of classical garden art embodies the Chinese philosophy of harmony between man and nature and the ultimate elegance of imperial gardens.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Beijing Forbidden City Guided Tour with Entry Ticket lasts about 2h 30min–3h. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $24 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 8 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 0–17 pay from $16, adults from $24.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Morning Slot. : the Visitor Service Center( Under the large tree, outside the Bag check office ). Meeting Sign: : Orange flag(Beijing,China). Start time: : 12:30 am & 13:00 am & 13:30 am&14:00 am. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ZH-CN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beijing Forbidden City Guided Tour with Entry Ticket | 2h 30min–3h | — | $24 | |
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Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket | 3–4 hours | 4.7 (66) | $3 | View |
Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service | 2–4 hours | 4.7 (34) | $13 | View |
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