3 Hours Beijing Palace Museum Guided Tour English or Chinese

Beijing, China
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Your Forbidden City tour features professional live guides (way better than electronic ones!) with optimized routes to skip useless walking. We have certified teams, 24/7 support, noise-canceling audio gear, and flexible options: budget shared groups, 20-person small groups, or VIP private tours. Every guest gets a free Forbidden City fridge magnet as a unique souvenir too!

Options

3-Hour Beijing Palace Museum Guided Tour English

English Tour ,20-Guest Max: Professional guide, accompaniment for 3 hours throughout the tour, equipped with a wireless headset

3-hour Chinese-language guided

Chinese guide service,: 3-hour tour guide service, wireless headset included. Excludes Forbidden City entrance fee (morning and afternoon sessions),

3-hour guided tour including a

Tickets, in English, 3 hours: Tickets and tour guide included, excluding food and drinks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

3-Hour Chinese Tour 20-Guest

20-Guest Max: 20-Guest Max,20-Guest Max

3-Hour Beijing Palace Museum

Afternoon session: 3-hour tour guide service, wireless headset included. Excludes Forbidden City entrance fee (morning and afternoon sessions),

What's included

  • [Guide Service] Pro guide, 3hr full accompaniment with wireless headset
  • Need to take care of yourself
  • Transportation at own expense

What to expect

  1. 3h · Admission ticket not included
    3-Hour Forbidden City Guided Tour Promotion (Condensed)
    Book your 3-hour Forbidden City guided tour! Explore 600 years of imperial history with a professional guide, plus a free exclusive Forbidden City fridge magnet!
    Highlights:

    1. Easy Check-in: Ticket verification at Meridian Gate (8:30 AM or 12:30 PM). Your guide waits inside—no getting lost!

    2. Core Spots Tour: Visit Inner Golden Water Bridge, main ceremony halls (Supreme or Central or Preserving Harmony) and imperial living quarters (Heavenly Purity or Earthly Tranquility, etc.).

    3. Engaging Stories: Ming-Qing royal tales, ritual and architecture insights plus photo tips.

    4. Hidden Gems: Imperial Garden, Jingren and Yanxi Palace (drama-famous) with inner court secrets.

    5. Free Exploration: Tour ends at 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM. Roam freely afterward at your own pace.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Morning Session8:30: Ticket check, Meridian Gate (Palace Museum)8:50: Gather inside Meridian Gate9:00: Departure
Afternoon Session12:30: Ticket check, Meridian Gate (Palace Museum)13:00: Guided tour starts
Note: Arrive 10 mins early for ticket verification. Latecomers join the group independently.

End point

You can explore on your own after the tour ends.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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