Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–4 hours
- Price from
- $13 / person
- Location
- Beijing, China
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 34 reviews
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Unique Beijing Tours
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 12 times a day, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 10–60)
- $13
- Senior (ages 61–90)
- $10
- Child (ages 4–9)
- $6
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Palace Museum
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.
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
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
34 reviews
How it compares in Beijing
- Starting price $13 is 75% below the typical $53 for tours of similar length in Beijing
Excurgo comparison of 3,620 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service take?
Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service lasts about 2–4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service cost?
Prices start at $13 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 12 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
How much does Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service cost for children?
Children aged 4–9 pay from $6, adults from $13. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 34 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Unique Beijing Tours.
Reviews(34)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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