Forbidden City Ticket and Private Tour
Secure your spot to journey through the historic corridors of the Forbidden City by booking your tour at least 7 days in advance during peak seasons. Tickets sell out fast, so don't miss out! Even during quieter times, ensure availability by booking 2 days ahead. Provide accurate passport details for ticket reservation. If book not 7 days before , you must buy tickets when you arrive and wait in line .
Options
English Speaking Guide
What's included in Forbidden City Ticket and Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Beijing
HOTEL KAPOK which is the best point for meeting your guide . Meet here can avoid the Tiananmen square long line . The hotel name and address in Chinese ( 北京木棉花酒店， 地址：东城区，东华门大街16号）, So, you can show the Chinese to taxi driver .
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Thereafter, you’ll continue into the Forbidden City shrouded with mysteries. During the walking tour, you may feel confused about the special designs and totems of the palace, especially the cultural meaning behind them. Why there are 9 sculptures of mythical animals on the roof ridge of Hall of Supreme Harmony but not 8 or 10; why there are 9999.5 but not 10000 rooms in the palace; Why the eyes and ears of the stone lions in front of the Palace of Tranquility and Longevity blocked… With the historical knowledge from your guide, you will gradually uncover these cultural secrets and explore a more different Forbidden City you’ve ever heard about.
Meridian Gate (Wu Men)Pass-by Only
Inside of Forbidden City
Inclusions
- Private knowledgeable guide
- Forbidden city Admission Ticket
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )
- Transport fee
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All travelers Passport name, number and birthday is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your SKIP THE LINE Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Please provide the tour operator with your special requests at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case
- Please note : The private tour not include hotel drop off ,but your guide can help you get taxi or personal Uber (own expense)
- For last minute booking , if no guide available , we can full refund or change the tour to another day
- If you choose to have Spanish language tour guide service, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
- The tour include Forbidden city tickets , but need book the tour at least 2 days in advance
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The tour does not include transportation. However, if you require a guide to pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road, they can meet you in the hotel lobby. Please note that you will be responsible for covering the taxi fare.
Meeting Points
- The hotel is the best point for meeting your guide . Meet here can avoid the Tiananmen square long line . The hotel name and address in Chinese ( 北京木棉花酒店， 地址：东城区，东华门大街16号）, So, you can show the Chinese to taxi driver .
End Points
- End at exit of Forbidden City
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel For last minute booking, if no guide available , we can full refund or change the tour to another day.
