Tian'anmen & Forbidden City: Iconic China Tour

Embark on an in-depth exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, on this 8-hour small-group tour. Discover the rich history and cultural significance of these iconic landmarks with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy hassle-free transportation, entrance tickets, and a delicious Chinese lunch included.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Hotel Beijing - Grand Hotel 北京贵宾楼饭店
    Phone: 010-65137788
    Address: 35 East Chang’an Ave, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
    How to get there:
    Option 1: Use Didi or a taxi and show the driver the Chinese address: “请带我去北京贵宾楼饭店”.
    Option 2: Take subway line 1, exit at Tian’anmen Dong station, exit B, and walk a few minutes.
  • **Tiananmen Square…
What's Included
  • Uber or subway transportation between Forbidden City and other optional sights
  • Entrance tickets to Forbidden City
  • English-speaking tour guide service fee
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Gratuity to the guide and driver
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Explore two of China’s most renowned landmarks on this comprehensive guided tour of Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. Enhance your experience with optional visits to Beijing’s main attractions, such as the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, or Hutongs, in a small group setting. Immerse yourself in Chinese history with the help of your guide and…

Location
Grand Hotel Beijing
东长安街
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jackho675um
Nov 28, 2025
Fun and Knowledgeable Experience - Gary was our tour guide. He was great! So knowledgeable - we couldn’t have asked for a better experience and guide. Would absolutely recommend this tour!
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Martas0f_a0
Nov 28, 2025
Forbbiden city tour - Our tour with Angela has been fantastic. The forbidden city is huge and I would recommend doing the visit with a guide like her
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722nyew
Nov 25, 2025
Fun four hour walk thru the forbidden city - This was a nice tour. Very informative. Angela has a good knack for wrangling the group and telling fun stories to highlight the forbidden city.
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T5541izandersj
Nov 23, 2025
Forbidden city - Very interesting and a great guide who told us good facts about the story in all the places we stopped. I forgot my passport, but she solved it with security anyway.
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Felixtp3030gn
Nov 20, 2025
Great Sights with Great Guide - Tianamen Square and Forbidden City are very impressive Sights recommended for every visitier to Beijing. Our Guide Angela was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Robertomb6460jq
Nov 20, 2025
Forbidden city tour - Angela was great, she gave great tour to the forbidden city. Will recommend it without doubt! aslo, tour was bit long but she takes several pauses to rest.
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J_lioc_sarm839
Nov 20, 2025
Forbidden City with Greg - Excellent tour with guide Greg. Attentive, funny and familiar with Chinese history with information that contributed to my knowledge.
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Connector828020
Nov 19, 2025
Fantastic - Great tour with Angela! A lot of information was given about the different buildings and made it fun along the way ☺️ Angela was informative and gave a lot of history information about everything around!
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Essexkane
Nov 19, 2025
Great guide and value! - Angela was great, funny, insightful and the best host! A must book trip if in Beijing! A perfect day! Was even able to book night before with no hassle!
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H2913xoeds
Nov 18, 2025
Eduard - Our group tour of the Forbidden City was interesting. We booked it online in the morning and were there in the afternoon. There are always a lot of people in the area, so you have to stick together. In order to hear what our guide Gery was saying, we were given ear speakers that paired via Bluetooth. Our guide Gary told us various interesting facts about the area and its inhabitants. We had two small children with us... and what he said interested them too. It wasn't a detailed history lecture about the place - more like basic information and a few small interesting facts. Gary speaks understandable English and can also answer additional questions about the Forbidden City if you ask him. A note on the side: it was very windy and quite cold there (about 6 degrees Celsius). So you need to dress well.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).