China · FORBIDDEN CITY TOURS
Entry is timed, named and closed on Mondays, and the courtyards make no sense without someone explaining them. These 15 tours handle the ticket, cover Tiananmen Square next door and say plainly how much walking is involved.
Review of Beijing’s Forbidden City tours, with Tiananmen Square, expert English guides, ticket access, Coal Hill Park, and practical tips.
“I have wonderful tour with Mina , she’s amazing guide. We had amazing day. Thanks a lot.”
Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with a multilingual guide, practical entry help, and flexible group or private tour options.
“Gary was our guide super friendly and good in Englis”
Review of Beijing’s private day tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall, with transport, lunch, and rides included.
“I had a wonderful tour with Lucy, who was a very knowledgeable tour guide and answered all the questions I had. It was a perfectly timed tour with heaps of time to explore the sights and was very worth it!”
Review of a low-cost Forbidden City walking tour with entry, Ming and Qing stories, small groups, Tiananmen or Jingshan options, and practical tips.
“It was a great tour. A lot of running around to be the first to get in before all other tours but once inside it was good. At the end the tour ends inside the Forbidden City so you can spend as much time as you want in there.”
Review of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall tour, with practical advice on timing, value, walking, and guides.
“Fantastic day out. The tour guide Rocky really knew his stuff and could answer all questions. He was able to navigate us around the massive crowds very well as it was the national holiday week when we went. Rocky also took a lot of excellent pictures, and even downloaded them to our phones. He's a great guide who's English is impeccable. The tour was very long but worth every minute.”
Compare Beijing Forbidden City ticket and guided tour options, with Tiananmen Square, treasure halls, practical tips, and guide advice.
“We had a great time with our tour guide Linda! The tour was very interesting 👍”
Review of Beijing Forbidden City tickets with optional guides, passport entry, itinerary, costs, tips, and advice on who should book.
“Great group tour! Meeting place was easy, headsets worked great and our tour guide was very kind, informative, and helpful! I almost visited Forbidden City on my own to just walk around and was so glad I didn’t- I learned a ton and enjoyed the group very much. I highly recommend this tour!”
Review of Beijing’s Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City tour, with Temple of Heaven options, ticket help, guides, timing, value, and practical tips.
“The guide was very nice with great knowledge. We can highly recommend the tour.”
Tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an English or Spanish guide, timed entry, Treasure Gallery access, and a small group.
“Linda was extremely helpful and friendly! She did a perfect job explaining everything and it was amazing! She offered to take pictures and gave us an opportunity to use the restroom and eat or drink. She is really good at her job and everything flew flawlessly! Definitely recommend booking!”
Review of Beijing’s Forbidden City entry ticket, with passport entry, timed access, guide options, prices, crowds, and practical tips.
“Reservation process is super simples and easy. Chinese tour agencies are extremely professional and always opened to help any time. Highly recomend which turnsnthe trip well organized, smooth and easy.”
See Beijing’s Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, hutongs, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace in two busy, well-organized days.
“Amazing tour! Helen is the best! The tour was well organized and the communication was great. I met some amazing people and had a great time.”
Review of Beijing’s private Forbidden City tour, with Tiananmen Square, flexible options, hotel pickup, ticket advice, and guide tips.
“I booked the private walking tour of the Forbidden City with Lucia as my guide. She was extremely flexible. I experienced travel delays that impacted my original tour time. She effortlessly shifted our plans to accommodate my needs and allowRead more”
See Beijing’s Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven in one busy day with lunch and hotel pickup.
“We took this tour on a very hot day in June 2025. To avoid the peak hours in Tiananmen Square our tour pick up was pre-poned but we were informed well in advance for that. There is a long queue at the Tiananmen Square and if you are visiting in peak summer then keep yourself hydrated. The forbidden city is very crowded but it’s a very different experience. We also visited the Temple of Heaven and the Summer palace. Both these place have a very rich cultural history and it feels you have travelled back in time. The tour is bit tiring as we cover a lot in a small…”
Review of Beijing’s 9-hour tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“A really useful and quick visit. A good introduction to the subject in Beijing. Our guide, Michael Shi, was both adorable, very educational, and helpful. He represents the people of this great nation very well, and by spending time with him, one already begins to love this country and its people. An effective and pleasant ambassador! The different parts of the tour were all wonderful! Truly!”
See Beijing’s Forbidden City with express entry, hotel pickup, and a historian guide in a small group of up to 15 people.
“We had a very good experience. We never imagined that the forbidden city would be that big and beautiful. We had a very friendly guide who told interesting things.”
Pick the day out first. The city usually sorts itself out after that.
