Forbidden City Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service

4.7 (38 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration2h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

Options

1 Hour Express Tour

1 Hour Express Tour : Spend 1 Hour to explore the highlights of the Forbidden City. One hour is already short and tight, so please do not be late.

Option1:Ticket Booking Service

This is the ticket booking service with Morning Ticket Entry Time: 8:30-12:00, Afternoon Ticket Entry Time: 11:00-15:30

Option 4:Ticket+Guide+Transfer

Option 4:Ticket+Guide+Transfer: Choose this option to include ticket, a guided tour for 2 hours, and hotel round trip transfer by private vehicle.

Option 2: Ticket+Group Tour

Option 2: Ticket+Group Tour: Choose this option to including Forbidden City Entry Tickets + 2 Hour Group Tour, meet at Meridian Gate-Panda Bear Flag

3:Ticket+2 Hours Private Guide

3:Ticket+2 Hours Private Guide: Including Forbidden City entrance ticket+2 hour guided tour, meet guide in front of Meridian Gate(main entrance)
Duration: 2 hours

What's 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)
  • Gratuities
  • Extra museums inside the Forbidden City
  • Transportation fee if you choose option 1 -3
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. The Palace Museum
    Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Palace Museum
No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Beijing, 100009, China
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End point
The Palace Museum
No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Beijing, 100009, China
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Additional 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 policy

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

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