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Forbidden City Small-Group Tour with Entry Tickets, Expert Guide

By A to Z Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €16 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

The Forbidden City is massive and easy to get lost in—over 9,000 rooms, long walking routes, and layers of history that most visitors miss. This small-group guided tour turns your visit into a focused, meaningful, and enjoyable experience.

Your expert English-speaking guide brings the palace to life through clear storytelling: imperial rituals, hidden symbols, palace politics, and the real stories behind the emperors and empresses. Instead of wandering aimlessly, you follow a smartly designed route covering the central axis, key halls, scenic courtyards, and great photo spots—making the huge complex easy to understand and fun to explore.
Skip-the-line entry tickets are included. If online tickets are sold out, on-site purchase may require waiting.
With a small group for better interaction and plenty of time for questions, this tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want deeper insights, smooth entry, and a richer experience at China’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Activity location

  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
    • No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100009, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Meridian Gate
    • 4 Jing Shan Qian Jie
    • 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

Check availability

Forbidden City Ticket Only
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Entrance Ticket only, NO Guide

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
€15.50 x 1 Adult€15.50
Total
Price is €15.50
Until Thu, 26 Mar
Small-Group Tour 10-20 Person
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

English Guide+Entry Ticke

Language options: English
Price details
€32.72 x 1 Adult€32.72
Total
Price is €32.72
Until Thu, 26 Mar
3-Hour Private Guided Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

English Guide+Entry Ticke

Language options: English
Price details
€137.76 x 1 Adult€137.76
Total
Price is €137.76
Until Thu, 26 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance ticket(If online tickets are sold out, on-site purchase may require waiting)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
For nearly 500 years, the Forbidden City was the epicentre of Chinese power—a magnificent palace complex that housed 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Beyond its stunning architecture and world-class art collection lie stories of imperial intrigue, secret love affairs, and political schemes waiting to be uncovered. On this specially designed walking tour, you won’t just see the sights—you’ll step into the hidden world of emperors and concubines. Your expert guide will bring history to life as you explore carefully chosen halls and courtyards, sharing dramatic tales rarely heard outside these crimson walls. The 2-kilometer route is thoughtfully planned to be gentle and engaging—perfect for all ages—and ensures you experience the soul of the Forbidden City, not just the stones.

Location

Activity location

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    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
    • No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100009, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Meridian Gate
    • 4 Jing Shan Qian Jie
    • 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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